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?

<p>Reverence for Human Life (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To address tactics and techniques for gaining voluntary compliance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should de-escalation techniques be used?

<p>Only when it is safe and prudent to do so (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Use of force (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To maintain control of the situation while creating time and distance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Determine if the suspect lacks comprehension (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To improve decision-making and coordinated actions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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