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Use of Force

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Any aggressive act committed which does not amount to assault, and is necessary to accomplish an objective

a)

Excessive Force

b)

Force

c)

Deadly Force

d)

Resonable or Necessary force

2.

Force that’s intended to cause death or serious bodily harm.

a)

Assault

b)

Deadly Force

c)

Reasonable or Necessary Force

d)

Force

3.

Unlawful, violent, physical attack.

a)

Assault

b)

Force

c)

Deadly Force

d)

Reasonable force

4.

  The degree of influence exerted over the individual to safely take them into custody.

a)

Force

b)

Arrest

c)

Assault

d)

Control

5.

Citizens are authorized to use force in all of the following situations except?

a)

Self-defense

b)

Protection of property

c)

Verbal Assault

d)

Protection of life

6.

A legal parent is allowed to use force for discipline and safety in children under which age?

a)

16

b)

12

c)

21

d)

18

7.

   Which court case dealt with a 15 year old who was shot and killed when he attempted to flee over a fence?

a)

Tennessee v. Michigan

b)

Graham v. Conner

c)

Mapp v. Ohio

d)

Tennessee v. Garner

8.

Which court case dealt with an individual with a history of diabetes, he was seen driving erratically and then excessive force was used in apprehending him?

a)

Tennessee v. Garner

b)

Conner v. Graham

c)

Mapp v. Ohio

d)

Terry v. Virginio

9.

Mitch and James both play football, during practice Mitch tackles James and breaks his arm. Mitch can be charged with assault?

a)

True

b)

False

10.

   Self-defense is justified if an individual believes they are in immediate danger and must protect themselves?

a)

True

b)

False

11.

  All the following would be considered non-lethal techniques used to control a situation except?

a)

Pepper spray

b)

Canine (Dog)

c)

Taser

d)

Hand gun

12.

  A person cannot use deadly force to protect another individual from possible serious bodily harm or death?

a)

True

b)

False

13.

    Mr. Morgan wakes up one night to a stranger breaking into his home, he strikes the stranger with a baseball bat in the living room and seriously injuries the suspect. Mr. Morgan is justified in his actions?

a)

True

b)

False

14.

When can an officer legally use force?

a)

To conduct a legal search

b)

To intimidate a suspect

c)

To get answers from the suspect

d)

None of the answers listed

15.

How many levels or tiers are there in the Use of Force Model?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

16.

  What level of force is used just before deadly force?

a)

Verbal Commands

b)

Non-lethal weapons

c)

Officer presence

d)

Weaponless tactics

17.

   Which of the following would be signs of an aggressive or potentially hostile suspect?

a)

Clinched fist

b)

Pacing back and forth

c)

Clinched teeth

d)

All of the answer listed

18.

  Deadly force is permitted for a suspect that is fleeing if the individual has committed a crime and is considered dangerous to the public if not stopped immediately?

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Use of force is justified in response to a verbal provocation alone?

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Law enforcement’s primary role is considered defensive, officers are required to defend and protect the community?

a)

True

b)

False