LAPD Use of Force

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Under what circumstances can employing tactical deescalation techniques improve officer safety?

Under appropriate circumstances (correct)

Only in rapidly evolving encounters

Only when there is a substantial deviation from Department tactical training

Only in minor encounters

What is the range of deviations that may occur from the basic concepts of tactical deescalation?

Deviation is not allowed

Deviation can range from minor to substantial (correct)

Only substantial deviations

Only minor deviations

What is the standard that must be met for justifying substantial deviation from Department tactical training?

The fluid and rapidly evolving nature of law enforcement encounters

The officer's personal standard

The involved officer(s) explanation

The Department's Use of Force policy (correct)

Which principle guides the Los Angeles Police Department in all contacts between officers and members of the public?

Reverence for Human Life Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Tactical De-Escalation Techniques Directive?

To address tactics and techniques for gaining voluntary compliance Signup and view all the answers

When should de-escalation techniques be used?

Only when it is safe and prudent to do so Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a tactical de-escalation technique mentioned in the text?

Use of force Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of redeployment and/or containment in a tactical encounter?

To maintain control of the situation while creating time and distance Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do if a suspect is failing to comply with orders?

Determine if the suspect lacks comprehension Signup and view all the answers

Why is ongoing communication and coordination between officers important in a tense and uncertain encounter?

To improve decision-making and coordinated actions Signup and view all the answers

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Under what circumstances can employing tactical deescalation techniques improve officer safety?

What is the range of deviations that may occur from the basic concepts of tactical deescalation?

What is the standard that must be met for justifying substantial deviation from Department tactical training?

Which principle guides the Los Angeles Police Department in all contacts between officers and members of the public?

What is the purpose of the Tactical De-Escalation Techniques Directive?

When should de-escalation techniques be used?

Which of the following is NOT a tactical de-escalation technique mentioned in the text?

What is the purpose of redeployment and/or containment in a tactical encounter?

What should officers do if a suspect is failing to comply with orders?

Why is ongoing communication and coordination between officers important in a tense and uncertain encounter?

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