The decision of
Graham v. Connor requires examinations of excessive nondeadly force to be judged by which amendment?
A) The Fourth Amendment
B) The Fifth Amendment
C) The Seventh Amendment
D) The Ninth Amendment
(Question #2) The following ruling came about due to which court case? Use of deadly force to prevent the escape of
all felony suspects, whatever the circumstances, is constitutionally unreasonable.
A) The case of Rodney King
B)
Tennessee v. Garner C)
Scott v Harris D)
Miranda v. Arizona
(Question #3) What was the historical fleeing felon rule?
A) It said that officers could use deadly force against any felon who tried to flee
B) It said that officers could only use deadly force against a felon who resisted, not one who fled
C) It said that officers could use their discretion when dealing with a fleeing felon
D) It said that officers should assess the threat a felon posed to them or the public
(Question #4) How does female officers' approach to force differ from male officers' approach?
A) Female officers are less likely to use physical force
B) Female officers are more likely to use chemical weapons
C) Female officers are less likely to use firearms
D) All of the above
(Question #5) If an officer forcibly subdued a subject, it would be expected that the officer used
A) Typical verbal commands or strong directive language
B) Minimal physical force or force combined with commands
C) Hands, chemical agents, baton, gun, or other special tactics or weapons
D) Lethal or deadly force (even if the suspect was not killed)
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