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MPOETC Test Review - Use of Force, Ethics
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MPOETC Test Review - Use of Force, EthicsWhat 3 Amendments limit the Use of Force by police? Correct Ans -
4th, 8th, and 14th Amendments
What does 42 U.S.C. ss 1983 state? Who does it pertain to? Correct Ans -
Anyone that violates someone else's civil right can be held civilly liable.
It pertains to everyone acting under the color of law
What are 4 remedies available for a ss 1983 civil rights claim? Correct Ans
- Injunction relief
Compensatory damages
Punitive damages
Attorney fees awarded to prevailing lawyer
What is deadly force? Correct Ans - Force which is readily capable of
causing death or serious bodily injury
According to Tennessee v. Garner, when is deadly force justified? (3)
Correct Ans - All 3 conditions:
1. When necessary to prevent the escape of a fleeing FELON
2. Suspect poses threat of serious harm to officers or others
3. Give verbal warning if feasible
What was the ruling in Graham v. Connor? Correct Ans - An officer's
actions are to be judged from perspective of a Reasonable Officer, not by
hindsight
According to Brower v. Inyo County, when is deadly force excessive?
Correct Ans - When used to apprehend a suspect wanted for non-
dangerous offense, that does not pose a significant threat
What was the result of Jones v. Chieffo? (4) Correct Ans - No immunity
for negligent operation of a patrol vehicle.
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