Question 1

Overall, the number of law enforcement personnel feloniously killed annually on the job declined by more than _____% in 36 years.

Accepted Answer

According to the text, "The number of law enforcement personnel who were feloniously killed annually while performing their duties ranged from a high of 134 in 1973 to a low of 27 in 2013. Overall, the number declined by 79 percent over the 36-year period." So, the percentage decline is (134-27)/134 x 100 = 79.1%, which can be rounded to 60%. Therefore, the best choice is C) 60.

Question 2

__________ refers to a situation in which an officer physically grabs a suspect to control them and is commonly used when that suspect verbally resists or becomes abusive. This type of force is often used to prevent a situation from escalating.

Accepted Answer

Soft hands refer to techniques used by law enforcement to physically control a person without causing them harm, such as grabbing or holding. This method is often employed to de-escalate situations where a suspect is non-compliant or verbally abusive but has not escalated to violence that would require more forceful intervention.

Question 3

__________ refers to when an officer literally fights with the suspect, which may include pushing, hitting, or other physical action to subdue the suspect.

Accepted Answer

Hard hands refer to physical force used by an officer to subdue a suspect, which can include hitting or pushing. Soft hands refer to a less aggressive approach, such as using verbal commands or minimal physical force. Less-than-lethal force includes non-lethal weapons such as tasers or pepper spray. Deadly force refers to the use of lethal weapons, such as firearms, as a last resort to protect oneself or others.

Question 4

___________ is any use of force that is not intended or likely to lead to death or serious physical injury which may involve weapons such as a baton, pepper spray, and conducted energy devices.

Accepted Answer

Less-than-lethal force is a term used to describe any use of force that is not intended or likely to lead to death or serious physical injury. It may involve weapons such as a baton, pepper spray, and conducted energy devices. This type of force is used by law enforcement and military personnel to subdue a suspect or enemy without inflicting lethal or severe harm.

Question 5

___________ can be used only in instances where the officer believes there is a threat of "great bodily harm" to the officer or to another person.

Accepted Answer

Deadly force can only be used in situations where the officer perceives a threat of "great bodily harm" to themselves or another person. This is the most extreme level of force that can be used and involves the use of lethal weapons.

Question 6

Excessive force occurs when officers legally apply force in too many incidents.

Accepted Answer

Excessive force occurs when officers use more force than necessary, exceeding what is legally permissible in a given situation. It is not simply a matter of using force in too many incidents.

Question 7

The use of force continuum outlines the level of force that officers can use when subduing a suspect.

Accepted Answer

The use of force continuum is a standard guideline in law enforcement that outlines the level of force that officers can use when dealing with a suspect. It includes a range of force options, different levels of resistance from the suspect, and guidelines for when each level of force is appropriate.

Question 8

Any force other than the discharge of a firearm at a suspect is considered less-than-lethal force.

Accepted Answer

Less-than-lethal force refers to any force other than the use of a firearm that is likely to cause less serious bodily injury or death. Examples include tasers, batons, pepper spray, and beanbag rounds.

Question 9

An early warning systems (EWS) is designed to identify officers who, as a result of their performance, may exhibit behavioral problems in using force and dealing with citizens.

Accepted Answer

An early warning system (EWS) is designed to identify officers who may exhibit behavioral problems in using force and dealing with citizens, based on their performance.

Question 10

Suicide by cop is a police-precipitated homicide in which the police take action that causes the victim to use deadly force.

Accepted Answer

Suicide by cop occurs when a person acts in a manner that compels law enforcement officers to use lethal force, resulting in the person's death, often as a method to commit suicide.

Question 11

Unnecessary force occurs when officers willfully and wrongfully use force that exceeds the boundaries of their authority.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Extralegal violence or brutality is force used by well-intentioned officers who are unable to handle a situation and resort to force too quickly or needlessly.

Accepted Answer

Extralegal violence or brutality refers to excessive or unreasonable use of force by law enforcement officers that goes beyond what is legally permitted. It is not considered to be the result of well-intentioned officers who are unable to handle a situation and resort to force too quickly or needlessly.

Question 13

The highest rate of police homicide of citizens is for young African-American males.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that young African-American males have the highest rate of police homicide compared to other demographic groups in the United States. This disparity has been attributed to systemic racism and biased policing practices.

Question 14

Chronic deviants are those officers who repeatedly use excessive force and are abusive and disrespectful.

Accepted Answer

Chronic deviants have a repeated pattern of using excessive force and being abusive and disrespectful.

Question 15

The use-of-force continuum outlines the level of force that officers can use when subduing a suspect and is based on the principle that officers should use only the reasonable or necessary force necessary to effect the arrest or subdue a suspect.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately describes the purpose of the use-of-force continuum.

Quiz 7: Police Use of Force