Which of the Following Is Not True of the Use-Of-Force

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of the use-of-force continuum?

• A)It is an indirect method of helping to control the amount of force used by a police officer.
• B)It provides a dynamic guide that can potentially assist with use-of-force decision making.
• C)Following the continuum completely removes the need for police discretion in use-of-force situations.
• D)The continuum encourages officers to continually assess their surroundings.
• E)Lethal force is one of the use-of-force options included in the continuum.

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