Use Of Force

Front 1

The purpose for reasonable use of force.

T or F

there is no way to specify the exact amount of force to be applied to any given situation, every member is expected to follow these guidelines in order to make such decisions in a reasonable manner.

Back 1

True

Front 2

Use of force policy

it is the policy of the Alameda county sheriff's office that staff members hold the highest regard for the BLANK and BLANK of all persons.

Back 2

1. Dignity

2. Liberty

Front 3

Use of force policy

T or F

Sworn staff members may use only that force which is reasonable, given the facts and circumstances known at the time of the event.

Back 3

False: Shall

Front 4

Use of force policy

T or F

Sworn staff members should attempt to de-escalate conflicts when and if reasonable.

Back 4

True

Front 5

Use of force policy

In some situations where force is used, sworn staff members shall conduct themselves in accordance with lawful constitutional standards and the agency's written directives.

Back 5

False: in all situations

Front 6

Use of force duty to intercede

T or F

any sworn staff member who observes another sworn staff member using Force, which is clearly beyond what is objectively reasonable under the circumstances shall, when able, intercede to prevent the use of unreasonable Force.

Back 6

True

Front 7

Use of force duty to intercede

What (2) appropriate actions should be taken for intervention?

Back 7

1. Verbal

2. Physical

Front 8

Use of Force duty to intercede

If a sworn staff member witnesses the use of unreasonable Force these observations must be immediately blank to a blank.

Back 8

1. Reported

2. Supervisor

Front 9

Use of force definitions

Any use of force, above the level of "No Force", used to overcome any resistance, however slight.

Back 9

Reportable Force

Front 10

Use-of-force definitions

Back 10

action used by staff when safe and without compromising law enforcement priorities, that seek to increase the likelihood of voluntary compliance.

Hint 10

De-escalation

Front 11

The use of lethal Force

T or F

sworn staff shall not intentionally place themselves in the path of an oncoming vehicle in order to create an exigency justifying lethal Force.

Back 11

True

Front 12

Lethal Force

T or F

If feasible, sworn staff should attempt to move out of the way of any oncoming vehicle attempting to evade or harm them rather than discharge a firearm at its occupants.

Back 12

True

Front 13

Lethal Force

T or F

A sworn staff member may not discharge their firearm had an occupant within a moving vehicle who poses an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury.

Back 13

False: May

Front 14

Use of force constant re-evaluation

sworn staff may use the force options appropriate for the situation as conditions may change rapidly.

Back 14

False: Must use

Front 15

Use of force constant re-evaluation

Sworn staff must blank reevaluate the subjects action.

Back 15

Continually

Front 16

Use of force constant re-evaluation

T or F

Sworn staff must be prepared to transition as needed to the appropriate Force option whether it's to deescalate or escalate the use of force.

Back 16

True

Front 17

Use of force training

Sworn member shall receive and maintain POST certified training on blank resolution, blank tactics, blank lethal, and blank Force.

Back 17

1. De-escalation

2. Defensive

3. Less

4. Lethal