Excessive force
What is your reactionary gap?
4-6 ft to create inmate disadvantaged and give you time to react
What is force?
Physical power, weapon, chemical agent to restrain or subdue a person
Immobilize definition
Put inmate at a disadvantage
Reasonable force ?
The amount of force that is necessary, reasonable for the situation it is being applied
What kind of force should you use ?
The least amount to control the situation
What are 3 examples of excessive force
Beating an inmate in restraints, using physical force on a conpliante inmate, using a weapon in a situation where its not required
Are verbal warning advised ?
Yes to provent a use of force situation you should always talk to inmates with respect
Can a C.O bring there own handcuffs ?
NO you can only use the handcuffs the BCSO issued you
What is NRS
Necessary, Reasonable,Suitable
Monitor definition
Ask if they have any injuries or need medical attention
DNA 3 clear instructions
Ask, Advise, Order
When Inmate is in restraints how often do you check on them
Every 15 minutes
Handcuffing definition
Firm to the skin don't cut off circulation and the double-lock always
Excessive force
Force that exceeds reasonable or force that was once reasonable but continues after its need
What is deadly force ?
Force that is intended to cause death or serious bodily injury
What is less lethal force ?
Force that is not intended to cause death or serious bodily injury
What types of restraints are there ?
Handcuff, leg irons, waist chains , restraint chair
Control definition
Hands on control of the inmate wile cuffing
Transport definition
Hands on escort, of the inmate on hand and bicep while in restraints
What is ability
Individual has or appears to have the ability to cause death or serious bodily injury
Jeopardy
Individual has put your life or another person life in imminent risk of death or serious bodily injury
What is opportunity ?
Individual have the opportunity to cause death or serious bodily injury