22 Questions
What is the requirement for sworn members when deciding to use force?
They must choose a degree of force that is objectively reasonable
When may more than one level of force be required to gain control of a subject?
When the subject's behavior and actions necessitate it
Which category describes a subject who acknowledges direction or lawful orders given by a sworn member and offers no resistance?
Compliant
What might be a reason for a subject to be non-compliant with no criminal intent?
Cognitive impairment
What type of behavior or action is exhibited by a subject who is uncooperative but not forceful or active in any manner?
Passive resistance
What is imperative for sworn members to understand about subject behaviors and actions?
The reasons why a subject may resist passively, actively, or aggressively
Which level of resistance involves behavior or action that is uncooperative but not forceful or active in any manner?
Passive Resistance
What is the definition of Low-Level Force?
Actions taken to control a subject that are neither likely nor intended to cause injury
What constitutes Control in the context of this text?
Restraining a subject safely without the need to overcome resistance
Which level of force is defined as likely to cause pain, injury, or serious bodily injury to the subject?
Intermediate Force
What is Lethal Force?
Actions taken in which the likely outcome is death, regardless of whether death occurs
Does escorting or handcuffing a compliant person constitute a use of force according to the text?
No, it does not constitute a use of force
What is the Use of Force Model Visual Aid intended for?
To correlate subject behaviors and actions to appropriate levels of force used by sworn members
What distinguishes Intermediate Force from Low-Level Force?
The likelihood of causing pain, injury, or serious bodily injury
In what situation would Control be exercised according to the text?
When a subject's behavior needs to be influenced or when the subject needs to be restrained without force
What is the likely outcome of Aggressive Resistance?
To harm, cause pain, or injure a sworn member or another person
What is Assaultive Behavior?
Behavior or action where the likely outcome is imminent death or serious bodily injury to a sworn member or another person
What does Active Resistance involve?
Using strength or force in opposition to a sworn member's lawful efforts
What is the objective when using force according to the text?
To control the subject and the situation using the minimum amount of force required
What are the broad categories of influence and force used by sworn members?
Active Resistance, Aggressive Resistance, Assaultive Behavior, Life-Threatening
What is Life-Threatening behavior according to the text?
Behavior or action where the likely outcome is imminent death or serious bodily injury to a sworn member or another person
What should sworn members base their use of force on according to the text?
The totality of the circumstance they face
Test your understanding of the APD Use of Force Model and how sworn members are expected to choose a degree of force that is objectively reasonable to control a situation. This quiz may cover topics such as escalation, level of resistance, and controlling subjects' behavior.
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