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7 Cards in this Set
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Constitutional standard used for use of force |
Graham v. Connor |
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Graham v. Connor factors |
S seriousness of crime I immediate threat to officer R resisting arrest F flight from officer |
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Factors other than graham v. Conner |
1. Number of suspects to officer 2. Size and age of suspect 3. Suspect mental history 4. Use of drugs and alcohol 5. Presence of bystanders 6. Availability of officers tools 7. Weather force applied caused injuries 8. Previous violent history |
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4th amendment |
Protects from unlawful search and seizure |
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Factors that may cause hesitation when an officer uses force |
1. Improper training
2. Psychological inhibitions/ scared to kill.
3. Personal beliefs/ religious
4. Legal misunderstanding/ . Minimal force- some officers are taught to use minimal force . Use minimal force first- some officers think you must use minimal force first.
5. Agency policy . Policy is not law
6. Learned behavior . Something you learned stops you/ like hitting females
7. Societal expectations/ think about community feedback
8. Belief in endless lawsuits
9. Media prosecution
10. Physiological changes/ freeze up
11. Changes from fear |
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Methods to overcoming use of force hesitation |
. Use of force is a offensive act . Mental preparation |
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Subconscious |
Subconscious mind is the boss |
