Dylan Will Be Teaching an In-Service for a Group of Officers

question 34

Multiple Choice

Dylan will be teaching an in-service for a group of officers tomorrow to review the use-of-force continuum.  A nearby department recently had an officer fire upon an unarmed suspect, which left the community enraged.  Dylan plans to pay particular attention to those methods that are considered less lethal to avoid a similar tragedy in his department.
Dylan needs to make sure the officers realize that when police officers exceed the level of force permissible, it is considered

• A)less lethal.
• B)nonlethal.
• C)continuum force.
• D)excessive use of force.

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Definitions:

Extinction

Discourages a behaviour by making the removal of a desirable consequence contingent on its occurrence.

Continuous Reinforcement

A learning theory concept where a behavior is reinforced every time it is exhibited, leading to fast learning but rapid extinction without reinforcement.

Desired Behaviour

A specific set of actions or reactions that an organization or individual aims to elicit from another party, often through reinforcement or incentives.

Reward

A benefit, often in the form of compensation, recognition, or appreciation, given to individuals for their performance or achievements.