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NC BLET S.C.A.TWhat is the recommended reactionary distance - correct answers 5-6 ft If a subject goes for your weapon, as an LEO this makes it a - correct answers deadly force situation 3 spray patterns - correct answers 1. 1 person - circle toward face 2. crowds - horizontal 3. animals - vertical along the snout OC spray can cause damage to the eyes at a distance of - correct answers 36 inches or less What court case established the "reasonableness" standard for LEO use of force? - correct answers Graham vs. Connor Force options - correct answers non-deadly force, and deadly force When it comes to deciding on the amount and method of force, what is the most important factor? - correct answers The immediacy of the threat Reasonableness must be judged from - correct answers the perspective of a reasonable officer Decisions must be based on - correct answers the totality of the circumstances Reasonableness is determined by - correct answers all the surrounding circumstances that caused the officer to make the decision on the use of force Force Factors/Variables - correct answers a. subject behavior b. totality of the circumstances c. environmental conditions d. reaction time/distance from subject e. multiple subjects/ officer f. size & gender of officer/suspect g. skill level of officer h. apparent skill level of suspect i. age of suspect/officer j. injury or exhaustion k. weapon availability l. availability of alternative actions m. previous knowledge of suspect What do you need in a use of force report? - correct answers In Narrative: 1) Assessment of initial call 2) Observations made during call (nature of call and information from dispatcher) 3) *Actions taken described in detail choice of force options and what was done/said after control gained 4) Summary of encounter (document events following arrest) Reactionary Positioning Zones - correct answers a. Zone 1- directly in front b. Zone 2- 45' off either front shoulder c. Zone 3- directly to the side of each shoulder d. Zone 4- 45' off either rear shoulder/escort position e. Zone 5- directly behind Pressure Points are applied by - correct answers finger-tip pressure or sudden penetration Pressure Point methods - correct answers Hypoglossal- approximately one inch forward of the mandible jaw angle and one inch under the jaw Mandibular Angle- base of the earlobe between the mastoid and mandible. Touch pressure. Jugular notch- located in between collar boned below neckline. Apply with sudden penetration OC spray is classified as - correct answers inflammatory. The color code is orange Non-verbal cues that lead to resistance - correct answers Heavy/audible breathing; clenching of teeth; unusual sweating; fist clenching; weight shifting; target glancing; ceasing of all movement; "dressing down"; spitting; ignoring or staring through you Verbal cues that lead to resistance - correct answers Raspiness in voice; repeated phrases; profanity; depersonalization of officer; stops answering questions; uncooperative to cooperative Weaponless control techniques - correct answers Brachial plexus origin - side of the neck. Strike with back of opened hand; heel of hand; forearm Suprascapular nerve - juncture where trapezius connects to side of neck. "hammer fist"; knife hand Radial nerve - approx. two inches below elbow joint on top of the forearm knife hand; closed fist; forearm/elbow; impact weapon Common peroneal nerve - general area on side of thigh between hip and knee knee spear; shin kick; closed fist; elbow; impact weapon Femoral nerve - approx between knee and groin on inner thigh shin kick; knee spear; elbow; closed fist; impact weapon A baton may be used to - correct answers apprehend, restrain, defend, or counterattack