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Objectively reasonable force as stated by law - ANSWERSTo gain control of the
situation or individuals encountered, when reasonable
Subject's requirement to submit to arrest without resistance - ANSWERSIf a person has
knowledge, or by the exercise of reasonable care, should have knowledge, that he is
being arrested by a peace officer, it is the duty of such person to refrain from using force
or any weapon to resist such arrest.
Discuss the components of the fourth amendment standard for determining objective
reasonableness as determined by the US Supreme Court - ANSWERSWhether the
suspect pose an immediate threat to the safety of the officers or others, the severity of
the crime at issue, whether the suspect was actively resisting arrest, whether the
suspect was attempting to evade arrest by flight, split-second judgments during
circumstances that are tense, uncertain, and rapidly evolving
Peace officers authority to use objectively reasonable force during a detention or arrest
- ANSWERSInterest is made by an actual restraint of the person, or by submission to
the custody of an officer. The person arrested may be subjected to such restraint as is
reasonable for arrest and detention
Identify the circumstances set forth in the California Penal Code one a peace officer has
the authority to use force - ANSWERSPC 835A(b) any peace officer who has
reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed a public
offense may use objectively reasonable force to affect an arrest, to prevent escape, or
to overcome resistance PC 835A(d) A peace officer who makes or attempts to make an
arrest need not retreat or desist from their efforts by reason of the resistance or
threatened resistance of the person being arrested. A peace officer shall not be deemed
an aggressor or lose the right to self-defense by the use of objectively reasonable force
in compliance with the subdivisions B&C to affect the rest or to prevent escape or to
overcome resistance
discuss the level of authority agency policies have regarding the use of force by a peace
officer. - ANSWERSAgencies are free to establish policies and procedures regarding
the use of force by their employee that are more restrictive than those established in
constitutional, statutory and case law.
Force Options - ANSWERSchoices available to a peace officer in each agency's policy
to overcome resistance, effect arrest, prevent escape, or gain control of the situation.