Criminal Justice- Use Of Force

What is the use of force continuum?

A standard that provides guidelines for how much force may be used against a resisting subject in a given situation.

What are the five levels of the use of force continuum?

1. Officer’s Presence 2. Verbal Commands 3. Hand Controls 4. Less Than Lethal 5. Deadly Force.

Define Officer's Presence in the use of force continuum.

The state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present in a place or thing.

What are examples of Verbal Commands in law enforcement?

Commands such as 'Stop resisting', 'Get on the ground', 'Put your hands up', and 'Leave the area now'.

What are Hand Controls in the use of force continuum?

Techniques that include soft hand controls, takedowns, arm bars, and approved pain compliance techniques.

What does Less Than Lethal mean in the use of force continuum?

Weapons like baton, pepper spray, Taser, bean bag, and other approved less lethal weapons.

What should a police officer aim for when using Deadly Force?

Generally, officers aim for center mass to stop the aggression.

What is De-escalation?

A behavior intended to prevent the escalation of conflicts, often through conflict resolution techniques.

What are the four elements that must be present to use Deadly Force?

1. Ability 2. Opportunity 3. Preclusion 4. Imminent.

What does 'Ability' refer to in the context of using Deadly Force?

Whether the person has the ability or means to administer deadly force.

What does 'Opportunity' refer to in using Deadly Force?

Whether the situation provides favorable circumstances to use deadly force.

What does 'Preclusion' mean in the context of Deadly Force?

Taking action to prevent an undesirable outcome.

What does 'Imminent' imply in relation to the use of Deadly Force?

Something is going to happen right now; action must be taken immediately.