Deck 3: The Construction and Content of Force Policies

Question 1

When it comes to the critical domain of force usage, policy must be each of the following except:

A) obtuse
B) clear
C) complete
D) current

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Policy and practice should:

A) be consistent
B) be sanctions-based
C) address different things
D) not impact training

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Policies must be ________ to reflect changes in the law and society.

A) legalistic and vague
B) directed by managers
C) reviewed and updated
D) filled with argot

Answer 3

C

Question 4

An important and obvious component of positive policy outcomes is all except:

A) fewer injuries to officers and subjects
B) less public dissatisfaction
C) fewer lawsuits
D) no risk at all on the job

Question 5

Policies across the more than twenty thousand public criminal justice organizations in the U.S. are not:

A) necessary
B) effective
C) consistent
D) lawful

Question 6

The model use of force policy in the text notes all of the following components except:

A) medical aid
B) sanctions
C) review
D) training

Question 7

One of the best ways to facilitate this understanding is through the use of a matrix or model that allows the officer, trainer, or expert to focus attention on specific components of force decision-making. These are generally referred to as a use of force:

A) law
B) policy
C) grid
D) continuum

Question 8

Policies must be routinely reviewed and updated to reflect changes in the law and society, as well as the latest and most effective tactics.

Question 9

While the writing of any policy or procedure must be thorough, thought must be given to the method of dissemination, accompanying training, evaluation of knowledge acquisition and a feedback mechanism.

Question 10

All the various agencies have no variation in their policies on force and how they direct officers to think about force levels and force decision-making.

Question 11

Law, court decisions, and policy should be used as the foundation in building training for department employees.

Question 12

Each state has some form of a standards and training commission that sets out the curriculum for training law-enforcement and correctional officers, though the decentralized nature of American criminal justice results in diverse training and certification procedures.

Question 13

Use of force certainly remains the most consequential embodiment of this discretion and is appropriately guided by law and administrative policy.

Question 14

Accrediting bodies typically specify what matters should be addressed in policy, and exactly how an individual agency accomplishes the task.

Question 15

When it comes to the critical domain of force usage, policy must be clear, complete, and current.

Question 16

Each police, corrections, probation, or juvenile justice agency creates its own policies regarding operations, including the use of force.

Question 17

Virtually all agencies require reporting in the instance of a serious force incident and the actions of officers are subject to review and investigation internally as well as external to the department.

Question 18

What difference is there between policy and law as it applies to force?

Question 19

Discuss the components of a model policy on the use of force.

Question 20

What role does the force continuum play in designing policy?