Use of Force and Law Enforcement Procedures

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to the use of force, operational procedures in law enforcement, and the appropriate responses to incidents involving officers.

Use of Force (UOF)

Guidelines governing when and how law enforcement officers may use physical force in the performance of their duties.

Taser (Conducted Energy Weapon)

Device used to incapacitate a suspect through electrical shock, requiring proper handling and medical follow-up.

Negligent Discharge

Unintentional firing of a weapon that results in injury or death, necessitating immediate supervisory review.

Domestic Violence

Criminal behavior involving abuse or aggression between intimate partners, requiring specific response protocols from law enforcement.

Emergency Order of Protection

A legal order granted to provide immediate protection to a victim from an abuser.

Pursuit Policy

Guidelines determining when officers may engage in vehicle chases, including factors to assess safety and necessity.

Stop Stick

Device used to puncture tires of pursued vehicles, requiring careful deployment and traffic management.

Evidence Collection

Procedure for gathering and preserving physical evidence at a crime scene, including proper documentation and storage.

Consular Notification

Requirement to inform foreign nationals of their rights to consular assistance when detained.

Officer-Involved Incident (OII)

Any event involving a law enforcement officer that leads to a use of force, necessitating a thorough investigation.

Implied Consent

Legal assumption that an unconscious driver agrees to testing for alcohol or drugs.

Grievance Procedure

Formal process for addressing complaints within a law enforcement agency, focusing on resolution at the lowest level.

Child Safety During Arrest

Protocol ensuring that minor children are cared for appropriately when a parent or guardian is arrested.

Fleet Crash Procedures

Policies governing the reporting and documentation of accidents involving Department vehicles.

Sexual Harassment Reporting

Requirements for reporting misconduct regarding sexual or racial harassment within law enforcement agencies.

Missing Persons

Protocols for handling cases of individuals reported as lost or abducted and the criteria for issuing alerts.