Today,many Agencies Have Policies Requiring Their Officers to Be "Objectively

question 45

Multiple Choice

Today,many agencies have policies requiring their officers to be "objectively reasonable" in their use of force,which is partially defined in which of the following ways?

• A) Officers first ask, "How far and when do I 'climb the next rung' of the ladder?"
• B) Officers evaluate a situation in light of the known circumstances, including the seriousness of the crime, and level of threat or resistance by the subject.
• C) Officers first mentally select the most severe form of force, and then work down the scale from that point, as appropriate for the situation.
• D) None of the above

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