Defensive Tactics and Use of Force

Citizen Police Academy

Officer Peter Sharac

Use of Force

Passive Resistance
Simply not going with the program Not offering any resistance or assistance Many use of force issues occur in this area

Active Resistance
This occurs when a suspect uses physical or mechanical means to resist an officer. Officers can use reasonable force to overcome this resistance. At this point in the continuum compliance techniques can be used (pain).

Assaultive
At this level the suspect is no longer just resisting and their energy is being directed towards an Officer. At this level Officers can employ Defensive Tactics, such as baton strikes, empty hand strikes, impact munitions, etc.

Assaultive: Serious Bodily Harm and/or Death

At this point a suspects actions are likely to result in serious bodily harm and/or death to another. At this level an Officer is justified in using deadly force. This is not always achieved with a firearm.

Reasonable Use of Force?

Video Review Class Discussion

Edged Weapons
Dangerous threat 21 foot rule They are everywhere

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Equipment

O.C. Spray
Rated by Scoville Heat Units (SHUs) 1 Scoville Heat Unit = 1 Jalapeno Pepper Our issued pepper spray: 2000,000 SHUs

Effects of O.C.

Manadnock Expandable Baton

Can be used for: Strikes Blocks Compliance techniques

Striking Areas
The chart dictates what striking areas are proper based on the suspects actions. Red Zones are considered to be lethal force

Peerless Handcuffs

Duty Weapons
Glock 22 Full size .40 Caliber handgun 16 round capacity

Duty Weapons
Glock 23 Compact .40 Caliber handgun 14 round capacity

Duty Weapons
Glock 27 Sub-Compact Handgun 10 round capacity Issued to Detectives and Administration

Patrol Rifles
Colt Government Carbine .223 Caliber/5.56mm 20 round capacity

Pepper Ball Launchers

Less Lethal Weapon System Can fire:
O.C. rounds Glass breaking rounds Marking rounds Inert training rounds

40mm Less Lethal System

Fires 40mm Foam Baton and Direct Impact O.C. Rounds Useful in Suicide by Cop scenarios May be used against assaultive suspects 100 Gram projectile at 325ft per second

Current Concerns for Law Enforcement

MMA
The popularity of Mixed Martial Arts has had an effect on police training Officers now receive ground fighting training at the academy level

Mixed Martial Arts

There has also been an increase in specialized training in the area Trainings such as Fight for Life train officers how to counter MMA techniques and conserve energy

Sovereign Citizens
Sovereign Citizens do not recognize the federal government or police agencies. Many will not properly register vehicles and may be combative with police.

Rising Gunfire Deaths

In 2011, 173 officers died in the line of duty, up from 153 the previous year. 68 were killed by gunfire, up 70% from 2008. In 2011 gunfire deaths surpassed traffic deaths for first time since 1997. 5 Ambush type assaults, were reported.

Demonstration
Standard compliant handcuffing Wrist locks Arm-Bar takedown Felony handcuffing Baton compliance techniques Pressure points Brachial stun

Practical Exercises
Complaint handcuffing Wristlocks O.C. spray (Inert) 40mm

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