Use of Force MPTC || All Correct.

Force Definition: correct answers Physical strength exerted upon an object or person; exerting power to influence or control; imposing something on someone. Under julian v randazzo, police may use force that is reasonable to: correct answers Take someone into custody, overcome resistance, prevent an escape, or protect officers and others from harm before, during, and after the arrest Non deadly force correct answers Is neither intended, nor likely to cause serious bodily injury or death. Police may use non deadly force when: correct answers The officer believes force is needed to make a lawful arrest. Note: The officer must attempt to communicate that he is placing the person under arrest and why Deadly Force correct answers Is intended to, or will likely cause death, great bodily harm, or serious bodily injury. Police officers may use deadly force when: correct answers The crime involved includes the use or threatened use of deadly force; The officer believes deadly force if used will not create a substantial risk of injury to innocent persons; and/or there is a substantial risk that the person to be arrested will cause death or serious bodily injury is his apprehension is delayed. Bodily Harm correct answers Injury that does not pose or create a substantial risk of death, permanent disfigurement, or significant loss/impairment. Serious bodily Harm correct answers An injury that results in a permanent disfigurement, loss/impairment of a bodily function, limb, or organ. Or that causes substantial risk of death. Graham v. Connor correct answers US Supreme Court case that set the "Reasonableness Standard" Totality of the Circumstances correct answers The complete picture of what was happening including: - Type and severity of the crime - Did the suspect pose an immediate threat to officers or others - Was the suspect actively resisting arrest or attempting to escape custody by flight. Tennessee v. Garner correct answers Police may use deadly force to stop a fleeing suspect from escaping IF; the suspect threatens the officer with a weapon; OR there is probable cause to believe the suspect has committed a crime involving the infliction of serious injury; AND deadly force is necessary to prevent escape; AND where feasible, some warning was given. Threat Perception Categories correct answers Strategic, Tactical, Volatile, Harmful, Lethal