Police Culture and practices Week 7, also use of force essay

Use of force continuum

Compliant, passive resistant, active resistant, bodily harm assaultive, and deadly force, levels that guide polices use of force

excessive force 

refers to any level of force that exceeds the level that is needed to get compliance. This type of force is not justified and can lead to legal consequences for the officer

International association of chiefs

A global professional association for law enforcement leaders.

Tennessee vs Garner 1985

A court case where a police officer shot and killed 15 year old Eugene garner, who was a robbery suspect fleeing the scene of the crime. Garners father sued seeking damages for violating garners constitutional rights. The courts agreed that garners rights were violated under the 4th amendment making it an unconstitutional stop and frisk. 

Grahm V connor 1989

Dethorn Grahm had an insulin reaction at his home. He had his friend drive him to the store where he was seen by an officer hastely run into and out of the store. The officer followed the two and stopped them. Grahm exited the vehicle trying to explain the situation when the officer shoved him against the hood of the vehicle. The officer let them go after he saw he didn’t commit a crime and Grahm sued for use of excessive force. The courts ruled against grahm in the case and the appeal saying that the officers were operating under good faith. 

Issues in policing (Dangers)

Danger, stress and burnout, Racial Profiling, gender and racial discrimination, Police misconduct 

Health and wellness risks

Alcoholism, ptsd, depression, anxiety, cronic stress, suicide, burnout, sleep disorders, injuries.

Primary source of stressers

Poor leadership, truamatic events, organizational stressors. heavy workloads, and lack of support from within the department.