Deadly Force and self defense

USE OF FORCE CONTINUUM Use of Force generally holds the following options:

7. Lethal Force – S ubject possess an imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm to officer or another person. x Firearm

6. Intermediate Force (if unable to gain subject control below) x PR-24 Baton or Other Impact Weapon x Empty Hand Impact stunning x Defensive Tactics

5. Restraint Devices Handcuffs and other restraint devices should be applied to a compliant person

Hands on Control x Compliance Techniques x Pressure Point Control Tactics x Escort Techniques x Light Subject Control

1RQ OHWKDO ZHDSRQV OHJDO WR RZQ DQG XVH E\ FLYLOLDQV IRU VHOI GHIHQVH These provide standoff distance subject control up to about 15 feet and help avoid and stop physical contact / fights and SHUVRQDO injury x Stun-Gun, Taser x CS gas x Pepper Spray Products

2. Verbal Commands x Verbal Communication and commands 1. Non Verbal Communication x Officers Presence in Uniform

1RQ OHWKDO VXEMHFW FRPSOLDQFH DQG FRQWURO could be voluntary or through the use of force methods such as non-lethal weapons and or hands on techniques.

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