Use of Force

Use of Force

No Force Used

- Highlight the significance of officer presence in resolving situations without resorting to force.

- Emphasize that the mere presence of law enforcement officers can deter crime and de-escalate conflicts.

Professional Attitude:

- Stress the importance of maintaining a professional and non-threatening attitude.

- Officers should exhibit professionalism in their demeanor and interactions with individuals involved in the situation.

Verbalization

- Explain that verbalization involves non-physical force tactics.

- Officers use calm and non-threatening commands to communicate with individuals involved in a situation.

Command Techniques:

- Describe how officers issue commands such as requesting identification or compliance with specific instructions.

- Officers may adjust their tone and volume to enhance command effectiveness, using short and direct commands when necessary.

Empty-Hand Control

- Officers are authorized to use bodily force to establish control over a situation.

- Techniques may include soft or hard techniques depending on the level of resistance encountered.

Soft and Hard Techniques:

- Soft techniques involve non-painful methods such as grabs, holds, or joint locks to restrain individuals.

- Hard techniques may involve more forceful actions, including punches or attempts to physically subdue individuals who pose a threat.

Less-Lethal Methods

Officers employ less-lethal weaponry to gain control of situations without causing fatal harm.

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Projectile:

Officers may utilize lassos, reinforced lassos, or bolas to restrain and gain compliance from subjects.

Lethal Force

- Officers resort to lethal force when facing a serious threat to themselves or others.

Deadly Weapons:

- Involves the use of firearms to halt an individual's actions.

Last Resort:

- Lethal force is considered a last resort to gain compliance from an individual.

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