The total loss of emotional and physical self-control. A sudden, unreasoning,
hysterical fear of events that led up to the encounter with the subject
A serious impairment of physical condition, including, but not limited to, the
following: loss of consciousness, concussion, bone fracture, protracted loss or
impairment of function of any bodily member or organ, a wound requiring
extensive suturing, and serious disfigurement (Penal Code Section 243(f)(4))
Choices available to a peace officer in any given situation to overcome
resistance, to effect an arrest, to prevent escape, in the defense of self or
others, and to gain control of the situation
A term for how much and what kind of force a peace officer may use in a
given circumstance
All facts known to the peace officer at the time, including the conduct of the
officer and the subject leading up to the use of deadly force
Events that led up to the encounter with the subject, including how the officer
arrived at the scene as well as what observations helped the officer assess the
situation
As it relates to defensive tactics, means maintaining composure to make sound
judgments and decisions
An officer will be found to have used _ _ when the type,
degree or duration of the force which was used is found to have been greater
than that which was objectively reasonable under the totality of the
circumstances confronting the officer at the time that the force was used
Any use of force that creates a substantial risk of causing death or serious
bodily injury, including, but not limited to, the discharge of a firearm
Maintaining composure to make sound judgments and decisions
A threat of death or serious bodily injury is “_ ” when, based on the
totality of the circumstances, a reasonable officer in the same situation would
believe that a person has the present ability, opportunity, and apparent intent
to immediately cause death or serious bodily injury to the peace officer or
another person.