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According to the Fourth Amendment, what is the central issue in physical force situations involving arresting or investigating officers?
According to the Fourth Amendment, what is the central issue in physical force situations involving arresting or investigating officers?
- Whether the officer's actions were objectively reasonable given the facts and circumstances known at the time (correct)
- Whether the suspect was actually guilty of the crime at issue
- Whether the suspect was causing a disturbance in the area
- Whether the officer was following orders from their supervisor
What factors should supervisors consider when investigating or reviewing an action response in physical force situations?
What factors should supervisors consider when investigating or reviewing an action response in physical force situations?
- The severity of the crime at issue, whether the suspect posed an immediate threat to safety, and whether the suspect was actively resisting or attempting to evade arrest (correct)
- The officer's rank within the department
- The officer's personal feelings towards the suspect
- The suspect's race and ethnicity
What does the Fourth Amendment prohibit in physical force situations involving arresting or investigating officers?
What does the Fourth Amendment prohibit in physical force situations involving arresting or investigating officers?
- The use of any force
- The use of reasonable force
- The use of excessive force (correct)
- The use of force only if the suspect is guilty
According to the Fourth Amendment, arresting or investigating officers are allowed to use excessive force if they believe it is necessary?
According to the Fourth Amendment, arresting or investigating officers are allowed to use excessive force if they believe it is necessary?
The severity of the crime at issue is not a factor that supervisors should consider when investigating physical force situations involving arresting or investigating officers?
The severity of the crime at issue is not a factor that supervisors should consider when investigating physical force situations involving arresting or investigating officers?
If a suspect is resisting arrest, arresting or investigating officers are allowed to use any level of force necessary to detain the suspect?
If a suspect is resisting arrest, arresting or investigating officers are allowed to use any level of force necessary to detain the suspect?
What is the responsibility of the investigating supervisor in an action-response situation?
What is the responsibility of the investigating supervisor in an action-response situation?
What is the purpose of an Action-Response Report (ARR)?
What is the purpose of an Action-Response Report (ARR)?
What happens if the completed Action-Response Report (ARR) is missing information?
What happens if the completed Action-Response Report (ARR) is missing information?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that investigating supervisors should consider when reviewing an Action-Response Report (ARR)?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that investigating supervisors should consider when reviewing an Action-Response Report (ARR)?
What information should be included in an Action-Response Report (ARR) regarding any injuries sustained by the individual or others involved?
What information should be included in an Action-Response Report (ARR) regarding any injuries sustained by the individual or others involved?
What should investigating supervisors explain in detail when reviewing an Action-Response Report (ARR)?
What should investigating supervisors explain in detail when reviewing an Action-Response Report (ARR)?
Which of the following is a factor that investigating supervisors should consider when reviewing an Action-Response Report (ARR)?
Which of the following is a factor that investigating supervisors should consider when reviewing an Action-Response Report (ARR)?
Under what circumstances should a sworn supervisor complete an investigative letter for an action-response?
Under what circumstances should a sworn supervisor complete an investigative letter for an action-response?
What is an example of an additional relevant factor that investigating supervisors should note when reviewing an Action-Response Report (ARR)?
What is an example of an additional relevant factor that investigating supervisors should note when reviewing an Action-Response Report (ARR)?
