NC BLET S.C.A.T. questions and answers

What is the recommended reactionary distance 5-6 ft If a subject goes for your weapon, as an LEO this makes it a deadly force situation 3 spray patterns 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 36 inches or less What court case established the "reasonableness" standard for LEO use of force? Graham vs. Connor Force options non-deadly force, and deadly force When it comes to deciding on the amount and method of force, what is the most important factor? The immediacy of the threat Reasonableness must be judged from the perspective of a reasonable officer Decisions must be based on the totality of the circumstances Reasonableness is determined by all the surrounding circumstances that caused the officer to make the decision on the use of force Force Factors/Variables 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? 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 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 finger-tip pressure or sudden penetration Pressure Point methods 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 inflammatory. The color code is orange Non-verbal cues that lead to resistance 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 Raspiness in voice; repeated phrases; profanity; depersonalization of officer; stops answering questions; uncooperative to cooperative Weaponless control techniques 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 apprehend, restrain, defend, or counterattack