Use of Force Review

Vocabulary flashcards based on the Use of Force lecture notes.

Folioresin capsicum

An inflammatory; proper use provides a tactical advantage to an officer.

Excited Delirium

A state where there can be no treatment without restraint. Must use restraint straps

GBH

Grievous Bodily Harm.

Positions relative to a subject

Inside, One (off to the side), Two (90 degrees to the side), Two and a Half (45 degrees behind), Three (directly behind).

Arrest Authority (Mental Health Act)

An arrest authority under the mental health act doesn't always have to result in charges.

Continuation of the offense

The refusal or the continuing proves one of them.

Use of Force Documentation

All use of force will be followed up with a use of force report.

Resistor

A subject who does not obey an officer's verbal directions.

Baton Target Areas

Non-strike areas include head, neck, sternum, spine, kidney, joints(knees and elbows) groin,

Results of a properly executed baton strike

Motor dysfunction, balance displacement, or distraction.

Proper use of OC spray

Provides a tactical advantage to an officer.

Energy Expenditure

Energy can only be expended at a maximum effort for 15 seconds before exhaustion begins.

Time to regain consciousness

Twenty to thirty seconds.

Effect of alcohol on product entry stream

Takes longer to wake up.

Seven Steps After Rendering Someone Unconscious

Handcuff, vitals, search, medical attention, notify supervisor, notify anyone you had them on / notify attention, documents (use of force reports).

Actions after OCS Use

Search subject, check vitals, notify EMS, and notify a supervisor.

Always call for medical attention

It costs us nothing. They can decide if they want help or not