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Who is authorized to carry the CEW system?
Who is authorized to carry the CEW system?
- Each department head
- Any law enforcement officer
- Any personnel within the agency
- Only sworn personnel who are trained and certified (correct)
Under what circumstances should CEWs be utilized?
Under what circumstances should CEWs be utilized?
- When attempting to control a violent situation
- Whenever deemed necessary by the officer
- During routine patrols
- When other means of control are not suitable or have failed (correct)
Who is responsible for removing probes after a CEW deployment?
Who is responsible for removing probes after a CEW deployment?
- Officer who deployed the CEW
- Training Unit only
- Law Enforcement and Corrections deputies deploying the CEW (correct)
- Medical personnel in the detention center
Under what condition must photographs be taken after probe removal from a soft body tissue area?
Under what condition must photographs be taken after probe removal from a soft body tissue area?
Who is authorized to remove CEW probes in the detention center?
Who is authorized to remove CEW probes in the detention center?
Who is responsible for downloading data from a CEW after deployment?
Who is responsible for downloading data from a CEW after deployment?
What components from a CEW deployment need to be submitted into Evidence?
What components from a CEW deployment need to be submitted into Evidence?
Who should make the decision if a subject needs to be transported to a medical facility after a CEW deployment?
Who should make the decision if a subject needs to be transported to a medical facility after a CEW deployment?
In the Response to Resistance Wheel, what level describes a subject who makes overt, hostile, attacking movements with the intent to cause death or great bodily harm?
In the Response to Resistance Wheel, what level describes a subject who makes overt, hostile, attacking movements with the intent to cause death or great bodily harm?
Which level of resistance involves a subject making physically evasive movements to evade control?
Which level of resistance involves a subject making physically evasive movements to evade control?
What is the appropriate level of response for a subject who refuses to comply or respond without attempting physical resistance?
What is the appropriate level of response for a subject who refuses to comply or respond without attempting physical resistance?
Which response option is described as involving force that is likely to cause death?
Which response option is described as involving force that is likely to cause death?
What does Level 2 of resistance primarily involve?
What does Level 2 of resistance primarily involve?
Which resistance level describes a subject making hostile, attacking movements that are not likely to cause death or great bodily harm?
Which resistance level describes a subject making hostile, attacking movements that are not likely to cause death or great bodily harm?
What characterizes Level 1 of resistance?
What characterizes Level 1 of resistance?
When a subject verbally refuses to comply with requests or control attempts, they would fall under which resistance level?
When a subject verbally refuses to comply with requests or control attempts, they would fall under which resistance level?
What is the first action a deputy must take after someone has been sprayed with Aerosol Defense Spray?
What is the first action a deputy must take after someone has been sprayed with Aerosol Defense Spray?
When a subject is sprayed with Aerosol Defense Spray, what should the deputy do to provide decontamination?
When a subject is sprayed with Aerosol Defense Spray, what should the deputy do to provide decontamination?
What is the purpose of reading the Administrative Warning to a sprayed subject?
What is the purpose of reading the Administrative Warning to a sprayed subject?
What is the responsibility of a deputy after the use of less-lethal force, intermediate weapons, or physical force?
What is the responsibility of a deputy after the use of less-lethal force, intermediate weapons, or physical force?
What action must be taken in cases of minor injuries where the subject will be arrested?
What action must be taken in cases of minor injuries where the subject will be arrested?
What reports need to be completed on all incidents as required by policy?
What reports need to be completed on all incidents as required by policy?
What should a deputy do in the event a subject is sprayed with Aerosol Defense Spray but circumstances do not permit immediate decontamination?
What should a deputy do in the event a subject is sprayed with Aerosol Defense Spray but circumstances do not permit immediate decontamination?
When can a deputy transport a subject to a medical facility before incarceration?
When can a deputy transport a subject to a medical facility before incarceration?
What should deputies do if time permits and the situation is safe under the totality of circumstances?
What should deputies do if time permits and the situation is safe under the totality of circumstances?
When deputies encounter an individual who fails to comply with their commands, what factor should they consider if feasible?
When deputies encounter an individual who fails to comply with their commands, what factor should they consider if feasible?
During the use of force, what must deputies continually assess?
During the use of force, what must deputies continually assess?
What is the key consideration for the use of force in any situation according to the text?
What is the key consideration for the use of force in any situation according to the text?
In what situations should deputies consider whether specific techniques or resources could help resolve the situation without force?
In what situations should deputies consider whether specific techniques or resources could help resolve the situation without force?
What should deputies do as a situation changes according to the text?
What should deputies do as a situation changes according to the text?
When using force, what should deputies take into account besides training and de-escalation processes?
When using force, what should deputies take into account besides training and de-escalation processes?
What should deputies consider related to an individual's non-compliance?
What should deputies consider related to an individual's non-compliance?
When should the response to resistance information be documented in the BlueTeam database?
When should the response to resistance information be documented in the BlueTeam database?
According to the guidelines, who is responsible for completing the BlueTeam entry for a response to resistance incident?
According to the guidelines, who is responsible for completing the BlueTeam entry for a response to resistance incident?
Under what circumstance is it required to complete a General Offense / Incident Report according to the guidelines?
Under what circumstance is it required to complete a General Offense / Incident Report according to the guidelines?
What documentation should be attached electronically to the BlueTeam data entry?
What documentation should be attached electronically to the BlueTeam data entry?
Under what circumstance should a Response to Resistance BlueTeam data entry report be documented?
Under what circumstance should a Response to Resistance BlueTeam data entry report be documented?
Who should initiate the Response to Resistance BlueTeam entry during the same shift an incident occurs?
Who should initiate the Response to Resistance BlueTeam entry during the same shift an incident occurs?
When is it required to complete a General Offense / Incident Report if multiple deputies utilize force for the same incident?
When is it required to complete a General Offense / Incident Report if multiple deputies utilize force for the same incident?
What action triggers the completion of a General Offense / Incident Report according to the guidelines?
What action triggers the completion of a General Offense / Incident Report according to the guidelines?
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Study Notes
Response to Resistance Documentation
- Response to resistance information must be documented in the General Offense Incident narrative and the BlueTeam database in the following situations:
- A deputy takes an action resulting in injury or death
- A deputy discharges a firearm (not for training or recreational purposes)
- A deputy applies force using lethal or intermediate weapons
- A deputy applies weaponless physical force
- When utilizing force, a General Offense/Incident Report must be completed by the deputy using force
- If multiple deputies use force, only one report is required
- The supervisor is responsible for completing the BlueTeam entry and ensuring it is initiated during the same shift as the incident
CEW Usage
- CEWs are only used when lesser means of control have failed or are not appropriate
- CEWs must be used consistently with training and manufacturer guidelines
- Law enforcement and corrections deputies deploying CEWs are responsible for removing probes, with exceptions for soft body tissue areas
- Photographs must be taken of the impact site before and after probe removal
Response to Resistance Levels
- Level 6: Aggravated Physical - subject makes overt, hostile movements with intent to cause death or great bodily harm
- Level 5: Aggressive Physical - subject makes overt, hostile movements that may cause injury but not death or great bodily harm
- Level 4: Active Physical - subject makes physically evasive movements to defeat control
- Level 3: Passive Resistance - subject refuses to comply or respond
- Level 2: Verbal Non-Compliance - subject verbally refuses to comply with requests
- Level 1: Compliance - subject responds to commands
Response Options
- Lethal Force Option - force likely to cause death and not merely serious bodily harm
- Aerosol Defense Spray - deputy must move the subject to fresh air, flush eyes and skin with water, and read the O.C. Administrative Warning to the subject
Deputy Responsibility
- Deputies must immediately notify their supervisor and render appropriate medical aid in the event of less-lethal force or physical force use
- Deputies must consider an individual's mental, physical, or other incapacities when using de-escalation tactics
De-Escalation
- Deputies should attempt to use de-escalation tactics when safe and time permits to reduce the need for force
- Deputies must consider factors beyond an individual's control, such as medical conditions, mental impairments, or language barriers
- Deputies must continually assess the effectiveness, reasonableness, and necessity of their actions while using force
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