Reporting Excessive Force

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Officers may use the TASER as a reasonable force option when

The suspect is failing to comply with commands

The suspect is verbally threatening the officer

The suspect is actively resisting arrest (correct)

The suspect is passively resisting arrest

What is the Department's guiding principle when using force?

Immediate use of force

Maximum use of force

Reverence for human life (correct)

Minimal use of force

What are officers encouraged to use to de-escalate a situation?

Verbal threats

Time, distance, communication, and available resources (correct)

Physical force

Unreasonable force

How often should batteries be charged for the TASER 7?

Once every 30 days (C) Signup and view all the answers

What color are the loaded cartridges displayed as in the Function Test mode of the TASER 7?

Black (C) Signup and view all the answers

When should supervisors dock the battery to download the data from the TASER 7?

After a reportable non-categorical use of force incident (A) Signup and view all the answers

When should an officer give a verbal warning prior to using a TASER?

When feasible (A) Signup and view all the answers

When should officers avoid using a TASER on individuals?

When the suspect is operating a vehicle (B) Signup and view all the answers

When is a verbal warning not required prior to using a TASER?

When the element of surprise is needed (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where should the TASER be carried by an officer?

In a cross draw or support side draw position (D) Signup and view all the answers

During the loading sequence of the TASER 7 cartridge, what should you do after pushing the cartridge into the cartridge bay?

Verify that the cartridge is secure by pulling on the slides of the cartridge (A) Signup and view all the answers

When unloading the TASER, what should you do after pressing the release button?

Firmly pull the cartridges out of the bay by pulling on the sides of cartridges (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended probe spread for optimal effectiveness when deploying the TASER?

12 inches (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where should officers aim the TASER for optimal target areas?

The back or splitting the belt line (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the optimal range for the TASER?

4-12 feet (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of applying a drive-stun with a live cartridge in close quarter situations?

To mitigate the need for additional force (A) Signup and view all the answers

When should an officer intercede when observing another officer using excessive force?

When the force used is beyond what is necessary (A) Signup and view all the answers

When is the use of a TASER considered a reportable use of force?

When the probes make contact with the suspect's clothing or skin (D) Signup and view all the answers

When is an officer required to report potential excessive force?

When the officer believes another officer used force that is unnecessary (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective way to use the TASER according to the text?

Probe mode (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is Neuro-Muscular Incapacitation (NMI) according to the text?

The involuntary stimulation of both sensory and motor nerves (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the weapon inspection/function test for the TASER?

To check the battery life and current firmware of the TASER (B) Signup and view all the answers