Less-Lethal Weapons May Cause Officers to Act Too Quickly When

question 44

True/False

Less-lethal weapons may cause officers to act too quickly when an incident might be handled without force.

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Definitions:

Russian Revolution

A series of political upheavals in Russia in 1917, leading to the overthrow of the Tsarist autocracy and the establishment of a communist government under the Bolsheviks.

Soviet Union

A federal socialist state in Eurasia that existed from 1922 to 1991, known officially as the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), and was a major world power during the 20th century.

Anticommunism

Opposition to communism, typically manifested in policies or practices aimed at preventing the spread of communist ideology.

Great Steel Strike

A significant labor conflict in the United States that occurred in 1919, involving over 350,000 steelworkers who went on strike demanding better wages, working conditions, and the right to unionize.