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What is the requirement for sworn members when deciding to use force?
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 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?
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?
What might be a reason for a subject to be non-compliant with no criminal intent?
What type of behavior or action is exhibited by a subject who is uncooperative but not forceful or active in any manner?
What type of behavior or action is exhibited by a subject who is uncooperative but not forceful or active in any manner?
What is imperative for sworn members to understand about subject behaviors and actions?
What is imperative for sworn members to understand about subject behaviors and actions?
Which level of resistance involves behavior or action that is uncooperative but not forceful or active in any manner?
Which level of resistance involves behavior or action that is uncooperative but not forceful or active in any manner?
What is the definition of Low-Level Force?
What is the definition of Low-Level Force?
What constitutes Control in the context of this text?
What constitutes Control in the context of this text?
Which level of force is defined as likely to cause pain, injury, or serious bodily injury to the subject?
Which level of force is defined as likely to cause pain, injury, or serious bodily injury to the subject?
What is Lethal Force?
What is Lethal Force?
Does escorting or handcuffing a compliant person constitute a use of force according to the text?
Does escorting or handcuffing a compliant person constitute a use of force according to the text?
What is the Use of Force Model Visual Aid intended for?
What is the Use of Force Model Visual Aid intended for?
What distinguishes Intermediate Force from Low-Level Force?
What distinguishes Intermediate Force from Low-Level Force?
In what situation would Control be exercised according to the text?
In what situation would Control be exercised according to the text?
What is the likely outcome of Aggressive Resistance?
What is the likely outcome of Aggressive Resistance?
What is Assaultive Behavior?
What is Assaultive Behavior?
What does Active Resistance involve?
What does Active Resistance involve?
What is the objective when using force according to the text?
What is the objective when using force according to the text?
What are the broad categories of influence and force used by sworn members?
What are the broad categories of influence and force used by sworn members?
What is Life-Threatening behavior according to the text?
What is Life-Threatening behavior according to the text?
What should sworn members base their use of force on according to the text?
What should sworn members base their use of force on according to the text?
