NUFF Control Tactics Exam
A.I.M
Ability
Intent
Means
3 multiple choice options
Ability (A.I.M)
If the subject is physically capable to complete an action.
(Ex: Threatens to punch you but they are locked in a cell)
Intent (A.I.M)
If the subjects actions or words demonstrate an intention to cause injury or death.
(Threat cues)
Means (A.I.M)
Does the subject have the resources necessary to commit the act they are threatening.
( Threatens to stab but does not have knife )
Where are the constraints and/rules for law enforcement officers use
of force found? (C.O.P.S.)
Criminal Code
Operation Policy
Provincial Statutes
Social Acceptance
Six different conditions that can characterize a situation
1.Environment
2.Number of Subjects
3.Perceived Subjects' Abilities
4.Knowledge of Subject
5.Time and Distance
6.Potential Attack Signs
Response Options
•Officer Presence
•Communication
•Physical Control Soft
•Physical Control Hard
, •Intermediate weapons
•Lethal force
•Tactical repositioning
Necessary/Necessity (Officer response options)
Necessary means no other reasonable alternative is available to you. All other available
means of preventing imminent and grave danger to you or other persons have failed or
would be likely to fail. There is no safe alternative to using deadly force, and without it, you
or others would face imminent and grave danger of death or grevious bodily harm.
Reasonable Belief (Officer response options)
Reasonable belief means the facts and circumstances,
including inferences and perceptions drawn by the
officer when deadly force is used.
4 General control situations/Resistance and Control Levels (Section 25 CCC reasons for use
of force)
1.To stop potentially dangerous or unlawful behaviour
2.To protect the officer or another from injury or death
3.To protect subjects from injuring themselves
4.In response to a subject resisting a lawful arrest
Six Underlying Principles of NUFF
1. The primary responsibility of a peace officer is to preserve and
protect life.
2. The primary objective of any use of force is to ensure public safety.
3. Peace officer safety is essential to public safety.
4. The National Use of Force Framework does not replace or
augment the law; the law speaks for itself.
5. The National Use of Force Framework was constructed in
consideration of (federal) statute law and current case law.
6. The National Use of Force Framework is not intended to dictate
policy to any agency.
7 tactical principles
1. Cover and concealment
2. Threat cues
3. Time and distance
4. One plus one
5. Verbal Communication
6. Tactical Repositioning / De-escalation
7. Survive Mentality
A.I.M
Ability
Intent
Means
3 multiple choice options
Ability (A.I.M)
If the subject is physically capable to complete an action.
(Ex: Threatens to punch you but they are locked in a cell)
Intent (A.I.M)
If the subjects actions or words demonstrate an intention to cause injury or death.
(Threat cues)
Means (A.I.M)
Does the subject have the resources necessary to commit the act they are threatening.
( Threatens to stab but does not have knife )
Where are the constraints and/rules for law enforcement officers use
of force found? (C.O.P.S.)
Criminal Code
Operation Policy
Provincial Statutes
Social Acceptance
Six different conditions that can characterize a situation
1.Environment
2.Number of Subjects
3.Perceived Subjects' Abilities
4.Knowledge of Subject
5.Time and Distance
6.Potential Attack Signs
Response Options
•Officer Presence
•Communication
•Physical Control Soft
•Physical Control Hard
, •Intermediate weapons
•Lethal force
•Tactical repositioning
Necessary/Necessity (Officer response options)
Necessary means no other reasonable alternative is available to you. All other available
means of preventing imminent and grave danger to you or other persons have failed or
would be likely to fail. There is no safe alternative to using deadly force, and without it, you
or others would face imminent and grave danger of death or grevious bodily harm.
Reasonable Belief (Officer response options)
Reasonable belief means the facts and circumstances,
including inferences and perceptions drawn by the
officer when deadly force is used.
4 General control situations/Resistance and Control Levels (Section 25 CCC reasons for use
of force)
1.To stop potentially dangerous or unlawful behaviour
2.To protect the officer or another from injury or death
3.To protect subjects from injuring themselves
4.In response to a subject resisting a lawful arrest
Six Underlying Principles of NUFF
1. The primary responsibility of a peace officer is to preserve and
protect life.
2. The primary objective of any use of force is to ensure public safety.
3. Peace officer safety is essential to public safety.
4. The National Use of Force Framework does not replace or
augment the law; the law speaks for itself.
5. The National Use of Force Framework was constructed in
consideration of (federal) statute law and current case law.
6. The National Use of Force Framework is not intended to dictate
policy to any agency.
7 tactical principles
1. Cover and concealment
2. Threat cues
3. Time and distance
4. One plus one
5. Verbal Communication
6. Tactical Repositioning / De-escalation
7. Survive Mentality
