Use of Force Review

Deadly force definition

any force that can cause serious physical injury and/or death

deadly force control

firearms

intermediate weapons

taser, baton, pepper spray

hard empty hands

striking and kicking

soft empty hands

pressure points or joint lock

verbal commands

clear and concise

professional presence

appearance and attitude

deadly force resistance

pointing a gun

aggressive assault

punching or kicking

active resistance

pulling away from handcuffs

passive resistance

deadweight

verbal non compliance

cussing

psychological intimidation

thousand yard stare

levels of control order

1. deadly force

2. intermediate weapons

3. hard empty hands

4. soft empty hands

5. verbal commands

6. professional presence

levels of resistance order

1. deadly force

2. aggressive assault

3. active resistance

4. passive resistance

5. verbal non compliance

6. psychological intimidation

Jones vs Wittenberg

warning shots are not allowed

Tennessee vs Garner

officer may not shoot a fleeing person

Graham vs Connor

an objective reasonableness…

officer subject factors

age, sex, size, skill level, amount of people

officers use this level of force 92% of time

verbal commands

all use of force must be ___

reasonable

which gender is better at de-escalating?

females