Pc 832 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
When can you use force to effect a arrest ? Will it be justified - CORRECT
ANSWER-The U.S. Constitution and the laws of the State of California allow
peace oflicers to use objectively reasonable force to effect an arrest, to prevent
escape, to
overcome resistance, in self-defense, or in defense of others while acting in the
lawful performance of their duties
Should officers attempt to generate voluntary compliance without restoring to
physical force - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes
What amendment covers police using force? - CORRECT ANSWER-4th
amendment.
The reasonableness of a particular use of force must be judged from the
perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene, rather than with the 20/20 vision
of hindsight. The evaluation should be based on the facts and circumstances
confronting the officer without regard to the officer's underlying intent or
motivation
Case law (The standard for force) graham vs Connor ( use of force)
Reasonable Suspicion - CORRECT ANSWER-I believe a crime is occurring has
occurred or will occur
You can handcuff. Use force
Probable cause to arrest - CORRECT ANSWER-An arrest based on a set of
facts that would cause a person of ordinary care and prudence to entertain an
honest and strong belief that the person to be arrested is guilty of a crime
How to determine if force was reasonable - CORRECT ANSWER-• the suspect
posed an immediate threat to the safety of the oflicers or others
SOLUTIONS
When can you use force to effect a arrest ? Will it be justified - CORRECT
ANSWER-The U.S. Constitution and the laws of the State of California allow
peace oflicers to use objectively reasonable force to effect an arrest, to prevent
escape, to
overcome resistance, in self-defense, or in defense of others while acting in the
lawful performance of their duties
Should officers attempt to generate voluntary compliance without restoring to
physical force - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes
What amendment covers police using force? - CORRECT ANSWER-4th
amendment.
The reasonableness of a particular use of force must be judged from the
perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene, rather than with the 20/20 vision
of hindsight. The evaluation should be based on the facts and circumstances
confronting the officer without regard to the officer's underlying intent or
motivation
Case law (The standard for force) graham vs Connor ( use of force)
Reasonable Suspicion - CORRECT ANSWER-I believe a crime is occurring has
occurred or will occur
You can handcuff. Use force
Probable cause to arrest - CORRECT ANSWER-An arrest based on a set of
facts that would cause a person of ordinary care and prudence to entertain an
honest and strong belief that the person to be arrested is guilty of a crime
How to determine if force was reasonable - CORRECT ANSWER-• the suspect
posed an immediate threat to the safety of the oflicers or others
