Use of Force Quiz

Deadly Force Definition

The intentional use of a firearm or other instrument that creates a high probability of death or great bodily harm.

Preclusion

The officer reasonably believes all other options have been exhausted or would be ineffective.

Imminent Threat Criteria

Imminent means “about to happen.”

Intent, Weapon, Delivery System

Target Requirements

o   Acquisition:  The process of locating your adversary.

o   Identification: The process of recognizing the subject as the adversary placing you/others in “Imminent Danger”.

o   Isolation: The process of separating the subject from innocent persons.

Deadly Force Justification

Behavior which has caused or imminently threatens to cause death or great bodily harm to you or another person or persons.

When Can Officers Use Force?

o   To achieve and maintain control of resistive subjects.

o   To detain persons reasonably suspected of criminal behavior.

o   To make lawful arrests.

o   In defense of self or others.

o   To prevent escapes.

Limitations of use of force

o   The U.S. Constitution

o   Wisconsin law

o   Agency Policy

o   Officer Training

Graham v. Connor

o   The severity of the alleged crime at issue

o   Whether the suspect poses an imminent threat to the safety of officers and/or other

o   Whether the suspect is actively resisting or attempting to evade arrest by flight

Officer/Subject Factors

o   Age

o   Size

o   Strength

o   Skill level