INTERMEDIATE USE OF FORCE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
The department shooting policy should include at least the following
elements:
A procedure to immediately replace the officer's weapon taken at the time of the
shooting.
Preferably the officer's sergeant should offer the officer his weapon until a replacement
is
provided. It is important not to allow the holster to remain empty.
Because of serious legal consequences which can follow a shooting, it is recommended
the
department pay for the initial consultation services of an attorney of the officer's choice.
A mandatory interview with a psychologist or psychiatrist immediately following the
shooting is recommended. The psychologist or psychiatrist must have experience in
dealing
with officers involved in shooting incidents.
A monitoring by the department for a recurrence of symptoms especially surrounding
the
anniversary of the shooting is recommended. Reassurance and supportive counseling
has
been found to be helpful during these times.
Develop a cadre of officers who themselves have been involved in a shooting to offer
support to the officer. A very valuable resource to the wife of the officer are the wives of
the
officers with prior experience.
,Under 1983, a governmental entity, specifically a town, city or county are not
liable for all of the actions of their employees
True
Most of these lawsuits are brought in the federal courts as civil rights claims
based upon the_____ to the united states constitution. These actions are brought
under a federal statute 42 u.s.c 1983 which creates _______ when a person,
acting under color of law, violates federally protected rights of another, causing
damage.
Fourth Amendment
Civil Liability
City of Canton V Harris A municipality may be held liable under 1983 for
violations of rights guaranteed by the federal constitution, where violations result
from the municipality's failure to adequately train its employees, only if:
that failure reflects a DELIBERATE INDIFFERENCE on the part of the municipality to
the constitutional rights of its' inhabitants
Walker v. City of New York, a plaintiff who spent nineteen years in jail for a crime
he did not commit brought a failure to train claim based on the departments
failure to train its officers not to commit
perjury
Firearms training is more that just markmanship training. It must include the
following aspects.
Agencies must conduct decision making training with respect to when to use deadly
force.
It must reflect the environment that officers are likely to face moving targets, moving
officers, low-light conditions and residential areas if applicable to the agency being
trained.
Young v. City of Providence: Two officers fatally shot and killed an undercover
officer. The court dismissed all 'failure to train' claims and cited the documented
training that the police department had conducted which included:
, Scenario based dexision making training that included shoot-don't shoot decision
making.
Interactive firearms simulator : where officers would have to give a verbal command,
decisions regarding cover and whether to shoot or don't shoot.
One of the most effective methods of avoiding agency liability is through proper,
thorough and ________ training.
documented
Firearms training that includes realistic use of force simulation exercises include
the following: Check all
Night and/or reduced light shooting
Shooting at moving targets
Strong hand/weak hand firing
Combat simulation shooting
Simulating the actual environment and circumstances of foreseeable encounters in the
community se4tting, whether urban surburban or rural.
Module 2
Module 2
Most of an officer's problems grow out of the use of _______ force employed
against a combative but unarmed violator
necessary
An officer must be _______ to be able to control a violator
in complete self=control
Some "tools" for the officer to maintain a psychological and physical edge; check
all
demonstrated alertness
be emotionally in control
personal appearance and bearing
if possible, maintain a height advantage
triangle interview
be over an arms-length from the suspect
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
The department shooting policy should include at least the following
elements:
A procedure to immediately replace the officer's weapon taken at the time of the
shooting.
Preferably the officer's sergeant should offer the officer his weapon until a replacement
is
provided. It is important not to allow the holster to remain empty.
Because of serious legal consequences which can follow a shooting, it is recommended
the
department pay for the initial consultation services of an attorney of the officer's choice.
A mandatory interview with a psychologist or psychiatrist immediately following the
shooting is recommended. The psychologist or psychiatrist must have experience in
dealing
with officers involved in shooting incidents.
A monitoring by the department for a recurrence of symptoms especially surrounding
the
anniversary of the shooting is recommended. Reassurance and supportive counseling
has
been found to be helpful during these times.
Develop a cadre of officers who themselves have been involved in a shooting to offer
support to the officer. A very valuable resource to the wife of the officer are the wives of
the
officers with prior experience.
,Under 1983, a governmental entity, specifically a town, city or county are not
liable for all of the actions of their employees
True
Most of these lawsuits are brought in the federal courts as civil rights claims
based upon the_____ to the united states constitution. These actions are brought
under a federal statute 42 u.s.c 1983 which creates _______ when a person,
acting under color of law, violates federally protected rights of another, causing
damage.
Fourth Amendment
Civil Liability
City of Canton V Harris A municipality may be held liable under 1983 for
violations of rights guaranteed by the federal constitution, where violations result
from the municipality's failure to adequately train its employees, only if:
that failure reflects a DELIBERATE INDIFFERENCE on the part of the municipality to
the constitutional rights of its' inhabitants
Walker v. City of New York, a plaintiff who spent nineteen years in jail for a crime
he did not commit brought a failure to train claim based on the departments
failure to train its officers not to commit
perjury
Firearms training is more that just markmanship training. It must include the
following aspects.
Agencies must conduct decision making training with respect to when to use deadly
force.
It must reflect the environment that officers are likely to face moving targets, moving
officers, low-light conditions and residential areas if applicable to the agency being
trained.
Young v. City of Providence: Two officers fatally shot and killed an undercover
officer. The court dismissed all 'failure to train' claims and cited the documented
training that the police department had conducted which included:
, Scenario based dexision making training that included shoot-don't shoot decision
making.
Interactive firearms simulator : where officers would have to give a verbal command,
decisions regarding cover and whether to shoot or don't shoot.
One of the most effective methods of avoiding agency liability is through proper,
thorough and ________ training.
documented
Firearms training that includes realistic use of force simulation exercises include
the following: Check all
Night and/or reduced light shooting
Shooting at moving targets
Strong hand/weak hand firing
Combat simulation shooting
Simulating the actual environment and circumstances of foreseeable encounters in the
community se4tting, whether urban surburban or rural.
Module 2
Module 2
Most of an officer's problems grow out of the use of _______ force employed
against a combative but unarmed violator
necessary
An officer must be _______ to be able to control a violator
in complete self=control
Some "tools" for the officer to maintain a psychological and physical edge; check
all
demonstrated alertness
be emotionally in control
personal appearance and bearing
if possible, maintain a height advantage
triangle interview
be over an arms-length from the suspect
