Use of Force Decision-Making

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According to the text, what is the purpose of California Assembly Bill (AB) 26?

To clarify an officer's duty to intercede when they observe a potential use of excessive force by another officer
To define what encompasses retaliation against an officer who has reported a potential use of excessive force
To prohibit any officer who has a sustained complaint of excessive force from training other officers for at least three years
All of the above (correct)

What does Special Order No. 23 amend in the Department Manual?

Section 1/556.10 (correct)
Section 0/080.30
Section 1/556.10 and Section 0/080.30
None of the above

Who is responsible for reviewing the directive and determining whether an audit or inspection shall be conducted?

The Commanding Officer, Audit Division (correct)
The Board of Police Commissioners
The Chief of Police
The Department Manual

According to California Penal Code Section 835a(e)(2), when is a threat considered 'imminent'?

When there is a reasonable belief that a person has the present ability, opportunity, and apparent intent to immediately cause death or serious bodily injury (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'intercede' according to the text?

To physically stop excessive force (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the Department evaluate whether deadly force was necessary?

By looking at the totality of the circumstances from the perspective of a reasonable officer (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal standard used to determine the lawfulness of a use of force?

The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when can an officer discharge a firearm at a moving vehicle?

When the moving vehicle poses a threat to the officer or another person with deadly force (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the definition of excessive force?

Any use of force that violates Section 835(a) of the California Penal Code (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the requirement for officers who observe excessive force being used by another officer?

They must immediately report the excessive force to a superior officer (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the meaning of the term 'feasible'?

Reasonably capable of being done or carried out under the circumstances (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when should an officer draw or exhibit a firearm?

If the officer believes it may be necessary to use the firearm (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when should an officer use deadly force?

To defend against an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to the officer or another person (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what factors should officers consider before discharging a firearm?

Their surroundings and potential risks to bystanders (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when should an officer use warning shots?

Only in exceptional circumstances where it might reasonably be expected to avoid the need to use deadly force (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Los Angeles Police Department's policy, officers may only use a level of force that they reasonably believe is proportional to the seriousness of the suspected offense or the reasonably perceived level of actual or threatened resistance.

Officers may only use force if the suspected offense is serious. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To use force only when it is safe, feasible, and reasonable to do so. (C) Signup and view all the answers

When can officers use deadly force according to the Los Angeles Police Department's policy?

Officers can use deadly force whenever they reasonably believe it is necessary in defense of human life. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Department's policy regarding de-escalation techniques?

Officers should use de-escalation techniques whenever feasible. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the definition of 'imminent'?

A threat that is immediate and impending (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the consequence for an officer who fails to intercede when excessive force is observed?

They may be subject to discipline (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the Department's policy regarding retaliating against officers who report potential excessive force or violations of the law?

Retaliation is strictly prohibited (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when should an officer discharge a firearm at a moving vehicle?

When a person in the vehicle is immediately threatening the officer or another person with deadly force (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to Special Order No. 23, what is the purpose of the revised Department Manual Section 1/556.10?

To clarify an officer's duty to intercede when they observe a potential use of excessive force (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does California Assembly Bill (AB) 26 do?

Clarifies an officer's duty to intercede when they observe a potential use of excessive force (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the consequence for an officer with a sustained complaint of excessive force?

They are prohibited from training other officers for at least three years (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Los Angeles Police Department's policy, when can officers use deadly force?

To defend against an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to the officer or to another person, or to apprehend a fleeing person for any felony that threatened or resulted in death or serious bodily injury (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should officers do after any use of force?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of warning shots?

To avoid the need to use deadly force (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when can officers draw or exhibit a firearm?

When the circumstances surrounding the incident create a reasonable belief that it may be necessary to use the firearm (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Los Angeles Police Department's policy, officers may use deadly force only when they reasonably believe, based on the totality of circumstances, that such force is necessary in defense of human life.

Officers may use deadly force whenever they feel threatened (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when can an officer discharge a firearm at a moving vehicle?

An officer can discharge a firearm at a moving vehicle if the driver poses an immediate threat of death or serious bodily injury to the officer or others (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the definition of excessive force?

The use of force that is more than what is reasonably necessary to accomplish a lawful police purpose (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the Department's guiding principle when using force?

Reverence for human life (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to California Penal Code Section 835a(e)(2), when is a threat considered 'imminent'?

When a person has the present ability, opportunity, and apparent intent to immediately cause death or serious bodily injury to the peace officer or another person (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'retaliation' according to the text?

Demotion, failure to promote, denial of access to training and resources, intimidation, harassment, or threat of injury (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal standard used to determine the lawfulness of a use of force?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what factors should officers consider before discharging a firearm?

The conduct of the officer and the subject leading up to the use of force, the perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene, the evaluation of available and feasible alternatives, and the feasibility of a warning (B) Signup and view all the answers

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According to the text, what is the purpose of California Assembly Bill (AB) 26?

What does Special Order No. 23 amend in the Department Manual?

Who is responsible for reviewing the directive and determining whether an audit or inspection shall be conducted?

According to California Penal Code Section 835a(e)(2), when is a threat considered 'imminent'?

What does it mean to 'intercede' according to the text?

How does the Department evaluate whether deadly force was necessary?

What is the legal standard used to determine the lawfulness of a use of force?

According to the text, when can an officer discharge a firearm at a moving vehicle?

According to the text, what is the definition of excessive force?

According to the text, what is the requirement for officers who observe excessive force being used by another officer?

According to the text, what is the meaning of the term 'feasible'?

According to the text, when should an officer draw or exhibit a firearm?

According to the text, when should an officer use deadly force?

According to the text, what factors should officers consider before discharging a firearm?

According to the text, when should an officer use warning shots?

According to the Los Angeles Police Department's policy, officers may only use a level of force that they reasonably believe is proportional to the seriousness of the suspected offense or the reasonably perceived level of actual or threatened resistance.

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

When can officers use deadly force according to the Los Angeles Police Department's policy?

What is the Department's policy regarding de-escalation techniques?

According to the text, what is the definition of 'imminent'?

According to the text, what is the consequence for an officer who fails to intercede when excessive force is observed?

According to the text, what is the Department's policy regarding retaliating against officers who report potential excessive force or violations of the law?

According to the text, when should an officer discharge a firearm at a moving vehicle?

According to Special Order No. 23, what is the purpose of the revised Department Manual Section 1/556.10?

According to the text, what does California Assembly Bill (AB) 26 do?

According to the text, what is the consequence for an officer with a sustained complaint of excessive force?

According to the Los Angeles Police Department's policy, when can officers use deadly force?

According to the text, what should officers do after any use of force?

According to the text, what is the purpose of warning shots?

According to the text, when can officers draw or exhibit a firearm?

According to the Los Angeles Police Department's policy, officers may use deadly force only when they reasonably believe, based on the totality of circumstances, that such force is necessary in defense of human life.

According to the text, when can an officer discharge a firearm at a moving vehicle?

According to the text, what is the definition of excessive force?

According to the text, what is the Department's guiding principle when using force?

According to California Penal Code Section 835a(e)(2), when is a threat considered 'imminent'?

What is the definition of 'retaliation' according to the text?

What is the legal standard used to determine the lawfulness of a use of force?

According to the text, what factors should officers consider before discharging a firearm?

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