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What is the primary reason officers are entrusted to use their discretion when determining the appropriate use of force?
Under what circumstances may officers reasonably believe that it would be impractical or ineffective to use the tools, weapons, or methods provided by the department?
What is the primary consideration for an officer when deciding to use an improvised device or method?
What is the underlying principle guiding an officer's use of force in a given situation?
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What is the main reason officers may need to improvise their response to a situation?
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What is the primary purpose of the Use of Force policy?
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What does 'feasible' mean in the context of this policy?
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What is an example of a situation that is NOT considered a use of force?
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What does 'imminent' mean in the context of this policy?
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What is 'deadly force' as defined in this policy?
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Under what circumstances may an officer use pain compliance techniques?
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What is an important factor to consider when determining the use of force?
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What should an officer consider when evaluating the use of force?
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What is one of the circumstances that an officer should consider when evaluating the use of force?
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What should an officer consider when determining the level of force to use?
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What should officers include in the notification when force is used?
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What is a characteristic of individuals who may be at risk of sudden death?
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What should officers do when responding to calls involving individuals at risk of sudden death?
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What is a supervisor's responsibility when responding to an incident involving force?
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What policy should officers refer to for additional guidelines on medical emergencies?
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What should officers consider when utilizing pain compliance techniques?
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When should the application of pain compliance techniques be discontinued?
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Under what circumstance may officers use reasonable force?
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Why are officers discouraged from using force in certain situations?
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What type of technique should officers avoid using when using force?
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