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When is it permissible to use Less-Lethal force options?
When is it permissible to use Less-Lethal force options?
- When a suspect is passively resisting
- When a suspect is verbally threatening violence
- When a suspect is violently resisting arrest (correct)
- When a suspect is failing to comply with commands
What is the purpose of Directive No. 5.2?
What is the purpose of Directive No. 5.2?
- To provide de-escalation techniques for officers
- To explain the nomenclature of Oleoresin Capsicum
- To familiarize officers with the use of Oleoresin Capsicum (correct)
- To outline the legal parameters of using Less-Lethal force options
When can OC Spray be used as a reasonable force option?
When can OC Spray be used as a reasonable force option?
- When a suspect is passively resisting arrest
- When a suspect is verbally threatening violence
- When a suspect is failing to comply with commands
- When a suspect is actively resisting arrest (correct)
What does the use of OC Spray require approval from?
What does the use of OC Spray require approval from?
What is the only permissible use of Less-Lethal force options?
What is the only permissible use of Less-Lethal force options?
What do verbal threats of violence and mere non-compliance alone justify?
What do verbal threats of violence and mere non-compliance alone justify?
What is the ideal range for deploying OC spray?
What is the ideal range for deploying OC spray?
When is the use of OC spray considered an 'Intermediate Force Option'?
When is the use of OC spray considered an 'Intermediate Force Option'?
What should officers consider before deploying OC spray?
What should officers consider before deploying OC spray?
When should officers give a verbal warning prior to using OC spray?
When should officers give a verbal warning prior to using OC spray?
What symptoms of OC spray typically last for approximately 45 minutes?
What symptoms of OC spray typically last for approximately 45 minutes?
When may the use of OC spray be a reasonable force option for a self-mutilating or suicidal individual?
When may the use of OC spray be a reasonable force option for a self-mutilating or suicidal individual?
Which of the following is true about transporting a suspect who was sprayed with OC?
Which of the following is true about transporting a suspect who was sprayed with OC?
What should officers do upon arrival at the station with a suspect who was sprayed with OC?
What should officers do upon arrival at the station with a suspect who was sprayed with OC?
Is medical treatment generally required for suspects who have been sprayed with OC?
Is medical treatment generally required for suspects who have been sprayed with OC?
When should officers request medical treatment for a suspect who has been sprayed with OC?
When should officers request medical treatment for a suspect who has been sprayed with OC?
What should officers do if a suspect who has been sprayed with OC experiences continued difficulty in breathing and/or vision impairment?
What should officers do if a suspect who has been sprayed with OC experiences continued difficulty in breathing and/or vision impairment?
Are suspects who have been sprayed with OC required to undergo medical treatment?
Are suspects who have been sprayed with OC required to undergo medical treatment?
What is the purpose of advising personnel who may come into contact with a suspect that the individual was exposed to OC?
What is the purpose of advising personnel who may come into contact with a suspect that the individual was exposed to OC?
What should be done with the police vehicles used to transport a suspect who was sprayed with OC?
What should be done with the police vehicles used to transport a suspect who was sprayed with OC?
When is it permissible to use Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray as a reasonable force option?
When is it permissible to use Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray as a reasonable force option?
What is the primary purpose of Directive No. 5.2?
What is the primary purpose of Directive No. 5.2?
Under what circumstances can Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray be used in crowd control situations?
Under what circumstances can Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray be used in crowd control situations?
What is considered an 'Intermediate Force Option' along with the baton?
What is considered an 'Intermediate Force Option' along with the baton?
What is the recommended range for deploying OC spray?
What is the recommended range for deploying OC spray?
When should officers give a verbal warning prior to using OC spray?
When should officers give a verbal warning prior to using OC spray?
What are the symptoms experienced by individuals exposed to OC spray?
What are the symptoms experienced by individuals exposed to OC spray?
Which of the following is true about the use of OC spray on suspects?
Which of the following is true about the use of OC spray on suspects?
What should officers do with police vehicles used to transport a suspect who was sprayed with OC?
What should officers do with police vehicles used to transport a suspect who was sprayed with OC?
When should officers request medical treatment for a suspect who has been sprayed with OC?
When should officers request medical treatment for a suspect who has been sprayed with OC?
