Question 1

Suicide by cop situations are primarily focused on suicide prevention and ______.

Accepted Answer

Suicide by cop situations prioritize suicide prevention and public safety, as they involve scenarios where individuals may provoke law enforcement into using lethal force, thereby posing potential risks to both the individual and the public.

Question 2

A serious and potentially deadly medical condition with symptoms that include psychotic behavior, elevated temperature, and an extreme fight-or-flight response by the nervous system is called ______.

Accepted Answer

Excited delirium is characterized by symptoms such as psychotic behavior, elevated temperature, and an extreme fight-or-flight response, distinguishing it from the other conditions listed.

Question 3

According to the National Institute of Justice, the risk of death in a CED-related use of force incident is ______.

Accepted Answer

The risk of death in a CED-related use of force incident is less than 0.25%, according to the National Institute of Justice.

Question 4

Which of the following officers is most likely to be involved in a use of force incident?

Accepted Answer

Officers working night shifts and making arrests are more likely to be involved in use of force incidents due to the increased likelihood of encountering violent crimes and confrontational situations during nighttime hours.

Question 5

The police activity most frequently connected to instances of use of force is ______.

Accepted Answer

Arrests are the police activity most frequently connected to instances of use of force, as they often involve direct physical interaction between police officers and individuals, which can escalate to the use of force.

Question 6

Which officer characteristic is most influential in determining the frequency by which officers will use force?

Accepted Answer

Age is the most influential characteristic in determining the frequency by which officers will use force. Younger officers are generally more likely to use force compared to their older counterparts. This is often attributed to factors such as experience, maturity, and different approaches to conflict resolution.

Question 7

A way for police administrators to record and monitor certain police behaviors, with the objective of identifying potentially problematic patterns and addressing the behaviors while they can still be addressed is called ______.

Accepted Answer

Early intervention systems are designed to help police administrators record and monitor police behaviors to identify potentially problematic patterns early and address them appropriately.

Question 8

What should be done in order to control a situation that could potentially lead to use of force?

Accepted Answer

Reducing the subject's level of anger can create a more conducive environment for communication and potentially de-escalate the situation, reducing the need for force.

Question 9

Body-worn cameras may affect citizens' behaviors when interacting with the police. This phenomenon has been referred to as a(n) ______ effect.

Accepted Answer

The term "civilizing effect" refers to the hypothesis that the presence of body-worn cameras by police can lead to more civil interactions between police officers and citizens, as both parties are aware that their actions are being recorded.

Question 10

"Show me your hands" is an example of which form of verbalization?

Accepted Answer

"Show me your hands" is an example of light control, which involves giving simple, direct commands to manage a situation or behavior without escalating to more forceful verbal commands or physical actions.

Question 11

To help officers understand when the use of different types of force may be reasonable, most departments provide officers with a "continuum of force."

Accepted Answer

A continuum of force is a guideline that many law enforcement agencies use to provide officers with a framework for making decisions about the level and type of force that is appropriate in various situations.

Question 12

The Department of Justice has mandated that all law enforcement agencies employ the continuum of force model created by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Accepted Answer

The Department of Justice does not mandate a specific continuum of force model for all law enforcement agencies, and there is no single model created by the Federal Bureau of Investigation that is required for use by all agencies. Use of force policies can vary by agency.

Question 13

"Sir, would you mind stepping over here?" is an example of persuasive verbalization.

Accepted Answer

This statement is an example of persuasive verbalization because it is a polite request aimed at influencing someone's behavior or actions without using force or direct commands.

Question 14

Tasers are standard equipment issued to all police officers in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

Tasers are commonly issued to law enforcement officers in many U.S. jurisdictions, but not all police departments issue them to all officers due to budget constraints, training requirements, and departmental policies.

Question 15

When performing a threat assessment, one of the factors that should be considered is the subject's size.

Accepted Answer

The subject's size can be a factor in determining their potential to cause harm.

Question 16

If officer backup is far away or not available, the threat assessment may be higher than if backup were immediately available.

Accepted Answer

The availability of backup can significantly impact an officer's threat assessment, as immediate support can help manage and mitigate threats more effectively. Without backup, an officer may face increased risks, leading to a higher threat assessment.

Question 17

The "edged weapon defense" holds that a person is not a threat until they are within 10 feet of the officer.

Accepted Answer

The "edged weapon defense" or the 21-foot rule suggests that an attacker with a knife or other edged weapon can cover 21 feet and inflict harm on an officer before the officer can draw and accurately fire their weapon, not 10 feet.

Question 18

When well-meaning officers charge into situations from which they can then extricate themselves only by using force, it is an example of unnecessary force.

Accepted Answer

When officers create situations that necessitate the use of force, it can be considered unnecessary because the situation could have been handled differently to avoid the need for force.

Question 19

Brutality may be a good-faith police mistake.

Accepted Answer

Police brutality is generally considered an excessive and unwarranted use of force, which is not typically classified as a "good-faith mistake." Good-faith mistakes usually involve errors made without malicious intent, whereas brutality implies intentional harm or negligence.

Question 20

The type of force most likely to result in injury to officers is bodily force.

Accepted Answer

Bodily force, which includes physical tactics such as grappling, strikes, and the use of body weight to control a person, often leads to a higher risk of injury to officers compared to other types of force like the use of tools or weapons that can maintain distance and minimize physical confrontation.

Quiz 11: Police Use of Force