Law Enforcement TASER Procedures Quiz

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Who is responsible for conducting the initial review of a Response to Resistance and Aggression report if an officer is working outside of their normal duty assignment or off-duty?

The patrol supervisor in the district of occurrence (correct)

The captain of the district

The K-9 unit supervision

The lieutenant of the officer who used force

In what situation would a Blue Team report be sent to an officer's Captain using the cc function?

When a supervisor renders a policy determination

When an officer deploys a K-9 unit

When the officer is not in the initial officer's chain of command (correct)

When a lieutenant approves the use of force

Who is responsible for rendering a policy determination for involved officers excluding the K-9 officer in the event of a Department K-9 deployment?

The K-9 unit supervision

The captain of the district

The patrol supervisor in the district of occurrence (correct)

The lieutenant of the initial officer

What is the next step after the patrol supervisor approves the Blue Team Report in a K-9 deployment situation?

Forward to the K-9 officer's immediate supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Which entity is responsible for conducting the chain of command review after a patrol supervisor conducts the initial review of a Response to Resistance and Aggression report?

The lieutenant of the initial officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the initial administrative review conducted by the affected officer's chain of command?

To determine if department rules, policies, or procedures were violated Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for making a determination if the responses to resistance and aggression were in policy?

Each supervisory officer in the chain of command Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Use of Deadly Force, what action should be taken if department rules, policies, or procedures were violated?

Initiate disciplinary action against the affected officer Signup and view all the answers

What documentation is required after a determination is made that the responses to resistance and aggression were in policy?

Approval in the 'Task Running Sheet' and forwarding the file to the next officer in the chain of command Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for conducting the awareness training for agency personnel impacted by Use of Deadly Force?

Affected officer's chain of command Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct protocol if the Response to Resistance and Aggression Report was initiated on an incident involving deadly force before the supervisory review process in Blue Team began?

Route directly to the Office of Professional Standards commander without determining if the incident was 'in' or 'out' of policy Signup and view all the answers

In case of excessive response to resistance and aggression, what action should be taken as per the policy?

Notify the Internal Affairs Section for further investigation Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a patrol supervisor in the district of occurrence prior to discharging a firearm?

Secure the scene and notify a platoon commander Signup and view all the answers

What is required in case of an unintentional discharge of a firearm according to the policy?

A platoon commander from another district must respond Signup and view all the answers

What should be done in a situation where an officer is injured during an incident?

Complete the First Report of Injury report and any required workers’ compensation forms Signup and view all the answers

In the Anne Arundel County Police Department, who is responsible for completing the incident report when an officer uses deadly force?

Another officer who was present at the scene Signup and view all the answers

If multiple officers use force on the same citizen, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department, who is responsible for initiating the Response to Resistance and Aggression Report entry in Blue Team?

The officer who applied the initial use of force Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if any issues arise regarding the submission of the Blue Team report by multiple officers?

The supervisor will make arrangements for subsequent officers to complete their portion promptly Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the State’s Attorney’s Office in the context of a criminal investigation of an officer's actions involving deadly force?

To determine if the officer's actions were lawful or unlawful Signup and view all the answers

When is it acceptable for an officer to discharge their firearm, with out conducting blue team, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department guidelines?

Only when facing seriously injured or, aggressive wildlife Signup and view all the answers

In a response to resistance incident involving deadly force, who is responsible for deciding whether to request the services of Mobile Crisis or the department chaplain?

On-scene patrol supervisor of the rank of Police Lieutenant or above Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for each involved officer to add themselves and their applied force diagram to the Blue Team entry of the initiating officer?

To ensure accurate documentation of force used Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Evidence Collection Technician in a criminal investigation involving deadly force?

To respond and fully process the scene Signup and view all the answers

Who should set up a Traumatic Incident Counseling appointment for the affected employee with the Departmentally-contracted psychologist?

The affected employee's immediate supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What should Communications be notified about in the context of requesting additional resources at a scene involving deadly force?

If Mobile Crisis and/or department chaplain are needed Signup and view all the answers

In what situation is it appropriate for the deploying officer to take photographs of probe impact sites and related injuries?

When lawful and appropriate Signup and view all the answers

When should TASER's be kept?

In a secure place, inaccessible to untrained individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is a prohibition mentioned regarding officers' use of firearms and TASERs together?

Officers cannot have their firearm and TASER drawn simultaneously Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors require additional justification for TASER use due to elevated risks of injuries?

Presence of flammable liquids/fumes or explosive environments Signup and view all the answers

Why do certain groups of individuals mentioned in the text require more sensitivity and compassion from officers?

Because they are considered incapable of being a threat Signup and view all the answers

What factors should officers consider when determining the proportionality of using force?

Whether the suspect appears to have access to a weapon and whether they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of de-escalation technique according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department?

Attempting to slow down or stabilize the situation Signup and view all the answers

In which situation is it important for officers to consider whether a subject's lack of compliance is due to an inability to comply?

When the subject is actively resisting arrest Signup and view all the answers

What should officers consider in deadly force situations to ensure proportionality?

The circumstances leading up to the use of force and the officer's actions in response Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT listed as relevant when determining the proportionality of using force?

The officer's personal opinions Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do when time permits in order to prevent escalating a conflict?

Slow down or stabilize the situation to have more time, options, and resources available Signup and view all the answers

What action should officers take if a suspect seems to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol during an arrest?

Consider how this may impact mobility or tolerance for pain Signup and view all the answers

When determining whether to use force, what should officers consider about the suspect’s condition?

The suspect’s size, strength, and whether they are actively resisting arrest Signup and view all the answers

What should officers consider if a hostile crowd is present at an arrest scene?

The potential for injury caused by bystanders Signup and view all the answers

When should officers use physical force according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department directive?

When time, circumstances, and safety permit Signup and view all the answers