Chapter 37: Use of Force

Force is any touching of another person.

• True

• False

Using force is generally the first option

that an officer chooses when managing the

behavior of others.

• True

• False

Persons that force is used against must

demonstrate that they have the _____ to cause

injury, that they manifest intent to do so, and

that they are placing the offi cer in imminent

jeopardy.

• Means

• Ability

• Plans

• Weapons

_____ means that officers must show that

they had no other alternative than to use

force.

• Jeopardy

• Retreat

• Preclusion

• Manifest intent

Objects or materials that protect one from

bullets or other projectiles such as rocks that

are thrown is:

• Concealment

• Cover

Control = _______ /emotions.

• Training

• Experience

• Problems

• Intellect

The security offi cer must use alternative

use of force whenever possible. Which of

the following is an alternative to the use of

force:

• Take time, be patient, and slow down the

  action

• Evaluate the situation, gather facts

• Call for backup before approaching

• All of the above

There are five primary justifications for using

force. Which of the following is not one of

them?

• That the aggressor was known to be a

  troublemaker

• That harm would come to the officer or a

  third party if force was not used

• That the actions taken were necessary

• That the actions taken conformed to

  employer policy and training

The following are three recommendations

on how to safely manage violenceprone

encounters. There is also one

recommendation that you should never

try. Which one is the recommendation you

should never do?

• Recognize your own emotions

• Remember that when a person is in a rage,

  options cannot be seen by the aggressor

• Do not waste time evaluating the situation;

  react immediately before anyone gets hurt

• If the encounter becomes tough, get or

  give space

Report writing after a use of force is very

important. What the offi cer writes or fails

to write can get that offi cer in trouble if the

subject decides to bring a lawsuit. Therefore,

remember that you may be writing to the

lawyers, a judge, or a jury in a civil lawsuit.

While writing the incident report, the offi cer

must include all the following, except:

• Be sure to describe the facts in such a way

  as to support a case for NECESSITY

• If the subject was injured, be sure to state

  that you accidentally injured the subject;

  it was not intended

• Be sure to explain how the officer

  followed training, policy, procedure, and

  supervision

• Be sure to describe the facts in such a way

  you can prove REASONABLENESS