DM 05.02

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What is the requirement for sworn members when deciding to use force?

They must follow a prescribed sequence of escalation within the APD Use of Force Model

They must prioritize non-compliance over level of resistance

They must choose a degree of force that is objectively reasonable (correct)

They must choose a degree of force that is subjectively reasonable

When may more than one level of force be required to gain control of a subject?

When the subject is non-compliant

When the subject acknowledges direction or lawful orders

When the subject's behavior and actions necessitate it (correct)

When the subject exhibits passive resistance

Which category describes a subject who acknowledges direction or lawful orders given by a sworn member and offers no resistance?

Compliant (correct)

Aggressive Resistance

Active Resistance

Passive Resistance

What might be a reason for a subject to be non-compliant with no criminal intent?

Cognitive impairment Signup and view all the answers

What type of behavior or action is exhibited by a subject who is uncooperative but not forceful or active in any manner?

Passive resistance Signup and view all the answers

What is imperative for sworn members to understand about subject behaviors and actions?

The reasons why a subject may resist passively, actively, or aggressively Signup and view all the answers

Which level of resistance involves behavior or action that is uncooperative but not forceful or active in any manner?

Passive Resistance Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Low-Level Force?

Actions taken to control a subject that are neither likely nor intended to cause injury Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes Control in the context of this text?

Restraining a subject safely without the need to overcome resistance Signup and view all the answers

Which level of force is defined as likely to cause pain, injury, or serious bodily injury to the subject?

Intermediate Force Signup and view all the answers

What is Lethal Force?

Actions taken in which the likely outcome is death, regardless of whether death occurs Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Intermediate Force from Low-Level Force?

The likelihood of causing pain, injury, or serious bodily injury Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely outcome of Aggressive Resistance?

To harm, cause pain, or injure a sworn member or another person Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What does Active Resistance involve?

Using strength or force in opposition to a sworn member's lawful efforts Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What are the broad categories of influence and force used by sworn members?

Active Resistance, Aggressive Resistance, Assaultive Behavior, Life-Threatening Signup and view all the answers

What is Life-Threatening behavior according to the text?