Question | Answer |
Weaponless strategies consist of: | Takedowns, Come-alongs - soft open hand control, wrist lock, transport |
Straight, Expandable, and Side handle batons are what type of weapons? | Impact weapon |
Only the amount of force _____ to effect the arrest should be used. | Reasonably Necessary - most answers will be "reasonable amount of force") |
Risk factors in Arrest Situation | Suspect's mental attitude/behavioral disorders, Time/Loc, Intoxication, Spectators supportive attitude toward subject, Officer's attitude |
What Case deals with handcuffing too tightly and failing to double-lock the handcuffs which may lead to an excessive force
claim when officers have been placed on notice | Baskin v Smith |
Components of an arrest | Keeping prisoner in sight, Maintaining control, Handcuffing, Transporting |
Elements of Crisis Reaction | Shock, Depression/lonliness, Panic, Hostility/Resent, Hope, Physical symptoms of distress, Guilt, Inabil to resume normal active, Affirming reality |
Phases of victim's reactions to crime | Impact, Recoil, Reorganization |
Elements of appropriate death notification (1) | Not. occur ASA prsn's ID estab, Get med info about prsn being informed, Don't call, 1 prsn in uniform, Credentials, Sit down, Talk to adults, Convey info simply, Prsn might go into shock, Give info qo jeopardy invest, Tell them might have to ID body |
Elements of appropriate death notification (2) | Explain why autopsy is necessary, Tell them they might have to talk to LE later, Don't leave prsn alone, Help w decisions, Contact approp agencies to notify fam mem in other jurisdict, Label pkg of dead's personals, Give time w dead, Call tomorrow |
Victim Assistance Coordinator | Each LEA shall designate 1 prsn to serve as agency's crime victim liaison. Duty to ensure that victim, guardian, relative is afforded rights |
Common characteristics of fam violence offenders | Male on Fem, Jealous, Accuse, Low self-esteem, Seen or been victim as child, M is ruler of house, Blames others for actions, Rarely takes any responsibil, Hateful to everyone, Drug/ETOH, Uses sex aggress, Moody |
Barriers victims face when attempting to leave abusive relationship | Finances, No support system, Prev neg exp w criminal legal system, Fear, Loves them, Children, Immigrant |
Legal requirements re to communication bt LE - Notification to schools for juvenile offenders | 24 hrs to school if... Flag school records |
Effectiveness and limitations of emergency equipment | Headlights/Environ conditions reduce visibility of emerg lights, Speed incr = Horn decr, Horn less effective in heavy traffic, Inside veh decr effectiveness of sirens, High density urban/bus structures cause siren sound deflection |
Liability situations involving emerg veh | Fail to drive w due regard for safety of others, Agency not adopted written policy on police pursuits, Negligent act/omiss by emp, Not in immed pursuit of violator or respond to actual emerg |
Basic objectives of a pre-shift veh safety inspection | Prevent MVA d/t faulty equip, Maintain operational efficiency of veh, Provide sense of confidence in veh |
Components of pre-shift veh inspection | Mech check, Interior check, Exterior check, Required inventory |
Proper veh operation techniques | Seat adjustment, Mirror adjustment, Ft placement, Hand placement |
Proper veh steering techniques | Hand positioning, Shuffle steering, Evasive steering, Counter steering, Unavoidable collisions |
Components of Defensive Driving | Driver attitude, Driver skill, Veh capability, Driving conditions |
Id factors contribute to MVAs | Overconfidence, Self-righteousness, Impatience, Preoccupation, Peer pressure |
Why is fatigue a physiological condition which poses a threat to safe driving | Lowers visual efficiency, Causes longer perception time, Causes longer decision/reaction |
Adv of using seat belts | Reduc chance of injury/death, Better veh control, Compliance with applicable statutes and policy, Proper placement of lap belts and head rests |
Conditions which influence overall stopping distance of vehs | Driver, Veh, Rd, Weather, Speed |
force that is intended or known by the actor to cause, or in the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing, death or serious bodily injury. | Deadly Force |
amount of lawful physical coercion sufficient to achieve a legitimate law enforcement objective and is objectively reasonable under the facts, circumstances and alternatives confronting an officer at the time action are taken. | Reasonable or Necessary Force |
•Strength or energy brought to bear, cause of motion or change, active power; moral or mental strength; capacity to persuade or convince. | Force |
ID deciding factors for Use of Force when effecting an arrest | Firm and prepared, Controlled force used w purpose, Only amt of force reasonably necessary, Consider factors when assess level of force reasonable |
Force options available | Profess presence, Verbal commun, Weaponless, Weapon, Deadly Force |
What case discusses absent circum, such as exhibition of weapons or the commission of a violent felony suggesting that suspect is likely to pose threat of death/injury if not immediately apprehended | TN v Garner |
What amendment most closely relates to Use of Force? | The 4th Amendment limits the level of force that may be used to that of reasonable force |
Essential principles of Pt assessment | Loc is safe for you and pt, Conduct Primary survey, ABC |
Universal precautions in Emergency Medical | Avoid, Gloves, Masks, Goggles, Washing, Changing clothes, Testing after exposure, Treat all prsn as if infected |