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WorksheetsChapter 37: Use of Force
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
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
