Police Use of Force The Continuum of Force

Police Use of Force “The Continuum of Force”

Verbal • Nothing can beat an officer with good communication skills • Able to think on their feet. • Aware of their own strengths and weaknesses • Able to assess others strengths and weaknesses • Able to LISTEN.

Physical Restraint Physical restraint may be used: *by police to arrest and detain criminals *by specially-trained teachers and teachers assistants as well as police officers to restrain children and adults with severe behavioral problems, to prevent them from hurting others or themselves http: //www. absoluteastronomy. com/topics/Physical_restraint Police may use their arms, hands, entire body, or handcuffs when restraining a criminal.

Less than Lethal Force TASER. (12/29/09) Courts Set Standards For Police Taser Use. Retrieved 3/14/10. http: //www. sandiegosduilawyer. com/blog/ 25% of police shootings might be avoided with proper equipment and training. These weapons include: *thermal guns that raise body temperature so fast they incapacitate the suspect * shotguns that fire nets * temporarily blinding strobe lights * darts tipped with drugs * bean bags filled with metal shot and fired from a converted grenade launcher *pepper spray *TASER

Lethal Force Prison guards in weapons training. (2010) http: //channel. nationalgeographic. com/series/inside/all/Photos#tab. Photos/42 Retrieved 3/17/10. • “The job of a police officer has many risks…You will go out every day knowing you face…these risks. And you may [need to put ] your life on the line to protect yourself and those you serve. ” --Mike Stradley, Oregon live. com