Use of Force Flashcard

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What is the estimated percentage of US residents aged 16 or older who had a face-to-face contact with a police officer?

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17%

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What is the term used for a form of suicide in which a person acts in a way to induce police officers to shoot to kill?

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Suicide by cop

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What is the percentage of police incidents that involved the use of an electroshock weapon?

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4.1%

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Which Supreme Court case outlawed the indiscriminate use of deadly force with the fleeing-felon rule?

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Tennessee v. Garner

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What is the purpose of "force continuums" adopted by police departments?

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To restrict the use of violence.

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What is the least severe type of force according to Figure 6.1 on page 145? Options: Firearms, Baton/impact weapons, Chemical incapacitations

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Verbal control commands

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What is one of the most popular less-lethal weapons used by police?

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Taser

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What effect do Tasers have on suspects?

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Produce intense muscle spasms

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What factors can affect an officer's decision to use non-lethal force?

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The presence of other officers and bystanders

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What US Supreme Court decision set forth the “reasonable officer” standard for police use of nondeadly force?

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Graham vs Connor