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11 Cards in this Set
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What is the primary duty of all MOS? |
To preserve human life |
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How much force does the Dept say UMOS should use? |
Use only the minimum amount force necessary to protect human life |
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When will some type of warning, such as "POLICE - DON'T MOVE", be given?
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Where feasible, and consistent with personal safety |
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Define Professional Judgement |
Judgement based not only upon experience as an individual but taking into account the knowledge, experience, and training gained through employment as a PO |
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What are the absolute prohibited actions regarding use of firearms? (actions with no exceptions) |
Shall not discharge weapon in defense of property
Shall not fire warning shots Shall not cock a firearm, under any circumstances Shall not fire single action. Must be fired double action at all times |
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POs shall not discharge their firearm to summons assistance, except: |
Do not fire weapon to summon assistance except in emergency situations when someone's personal safety is endangered and unless no other reasonable means is available |
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POs shall not use DPF against another person unless: |
Unless they have PC to believe they must protect themselves or another person present from imminent death or SPI |
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POs shall not fire their weapon when, in their professional judgment, doing so will |
Unnecessarily endanger innocent persons |
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POs shall not fire their weapon to subdue a fleeing felon who presents this |
No threat of imminent death or SPI to themselves or another person present (If no imminent threat to self/SPI or others, then NO SHOOT.) (If posing imminent threat/SPI to self or others, then SHOOT) |
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POs shall not discharge weapons at or from a moving vehicle unless, |
DPF is being used against PO or another person present, by means other than a moving vehicle |
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POs shall not discharge weapon at a dog or other animal except, |
To protect themselves or another person from PI and there is no other reasonable means to eliminate the threat |