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Use of Force Continuum |
1. Officer presence 2. Verbal commands 3. Control techniques 4. Aggressive response techniques 5. Intermediate weapons 6. Deadly force |
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Officer presence |
The appearance, demeanor of verbal and nonverbal communication to create an atmosphere of compliance |
LEAPS listen Empathize Ask questions Paraphrase Summarize |
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Verbal commands |
Commands in the form of task direction with consequences aimed at the subject |
TACK Thorough Acceptable Clear Keep it simple |
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Response techniques |
Techniques or actions with a low probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations to the skin or broken bones |
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Aggressive response techniques |
Techniques or actions likely to cause connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin, broken bones or produce irritation to the eyes or mucous membranes |
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Intermediate weapon |
Techniques or actions with a high probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin and broken bones |
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Deadly force |
Any techniques or actions likely to cause death or serious physical injury |
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USC 522 a |
The coast guard may make inquiries, examinations, inspections, searches, seizures and arrests upon the high seas and waters over which the US has jurisdiction. For the prevention, detection and suppression of violations of laws of the US. |
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Who may board vessels usc522a cont. |
For such purposes, commissioned, warrant and petty officers may at any time go on board of any vessel subject to US jurisdiction or to the operation of any law of the US. |
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Authority |
The governments legal power to act |
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Jurisdiction |
The governments power to exercise legal authority over its persons, vessels and territory. |
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4th amendment |
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. |
Simplified
According to the Fourth Amendment, the people have a right “to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.” This right limits the power of the police to seize and search people, their property, and their homes. |
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5th amendment |
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. |
Simplified
The Fifth Amendment creates a number of rights relevant to both criminal and civil legal proceedings. In criminal cases, the Fifth Amendment guarantees the right to a grand jury, forbids “double jeopardy,” and protects against self-incrimination. |
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Guiding principles/Use of Force Policy |
Only that force reasonably necessary under the circumstances may be used. Force shall not be used where assigned duties can be discharged without it. Excessive force may never be used; however, nothing in the application of the Coast Guard Use of Force Policy shall be construed as to require personnel to meet force with equal or lesser force. Excessive force is not authorized. |
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Types of subjects |
Passive: compliant, resistor Active: resistor, aggressor |
Passive = levels 1-3 Active = levels 4-6 |
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Passive Compliant |
A subject who follows the officers requests or verbal directions |
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Passive Resistor |
A subject who does not follow the officers requests or verbal directions, but offers no physical resistance to the officers attempt to gain control |
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Active Resistor |
A subject who does not follow the officers requests or verbal directions, offers physical resistance that prevents or may prevent the officer from gaining control |
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Active Aggressor |
A subject who attempts to harm or attack the officer |
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Initial safety sweep (ISS) |
ISS is conducted to identify any safety hazards that may exist and ensure the seaworthiness of a vessel being boarded. |
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Basic initial safety inspection (BISI) |
A quick and limited protective inspection |
Bilges Engineering/machinery spaces Cargo/fishing holds Common spaces |
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Extended initial safety inspection (BISI) |
More focused. Conducted with reasonable suspicion exists that there is a particular hazard that may threaten the boarding team. |
Unaccounted for person Known weapons Safety hazard |
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Reasonable Suspicion |
The belief by a reasonable and prudent person based on the articulable facts that something has happened |
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Probable Cause |
The level of suspicion that would cause a reasonable and prudent person, given the overall circumstances, to believe a crime has been committed. |
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Search |
An intrusion by an agent of the government on a quest for evidence into an area where a person has reasonable expectation of privacy |
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LEAPS |
Listen Empathize Ask Paraphrase Summarize |
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Deadly Force Triangle |
Weapon, Opportunity, Action of subject |
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Scope of BISS |
Extirior decks, common spaces, bilge areas, engineering spaces, cargo/fish holds, or other areas of safety concerns |
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Plain view discovery |
The rule permitting a law officer, ho is otherwise lawfully present in the area, to seize an item that is immediately apparent as evidence |
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Extended ISS |
Checking for known weapons, unaccounted for persons, and safety hazards |
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Confined Spaces |
Large enough for a human to enter, limited entry/exit. not designed for continuous occupancy |
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Confined space policy |
Shall not enter until they have been certified safe by designated competent person such as GFE |
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Reactionary Gap |
4-6ft |
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Line of fire |
Path between the muzzle of your weapon and its intended target. Where the bullet is going |
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Triangulation |
Used to avoid bunching and ensure team members aren't in line of fire. contact officer, cover officer and subject |
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Cover |
Any barricade or structure match made to provide protection from enemy fire |
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Concealment |
Anything that can hide you from the enemy but will not provide protection against enemy fire |
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Contact/cover |
Contact: engaging subject via talking Cover: watching the situation ready to intervene |
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Fatal Funnel |
Dangerous area where the officer is silhouetted against his own entry point from vantage point of enemy |
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Frisk search |
Crushing and passing of the undergarments in search of weapons |
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SIA |
Search incident to arrest. Detailed crush and feel of persons outer garments looking for weapons, evidence and means of escape |
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Strip and Cavity Search |
May only be done if reasonable suspicion of weapons or hidden means of escape. Physician or other qualified or same sex must administer in private area |
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Hostage Situation |
Don't endanger CG personnel |
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RAD pager |
Don't enter spaces with levels higher than 4500 microREMs/hr for gamma rays or 20 CPD for Neutrons. PDR reads accurately to 5000 microREMs/hr |
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SMAC |
Stop, Move away, Alert, Close off |
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