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What is the primary purpose of the use-of-force training for law enforcement officers?

An officer’s perception of immediate danger is a critical factor in justifying the use of deadly force.

The three primary stress responses are fight, flight, and [BLANK-1]

A common psychological effect of high stress during force encounters is:

The concept of [BLANK-1] protects law enforcement officers from liability as long as their actions do not violate [BLANK-2].

What is the primary goal of the use-of-force continuum?

In mitigating the need for force or deadly force, what is one practice discussed in class that an officer can employ to minimize their risk?  (also mentioned as a de-escalation technique) **think removing one side of the triangle**

When courts evaluate police use of force, they must balance

Under Tennessee v. Garner, deadly force against a fleeing suspect is limited to situations where:

In modern constitutional policing, the balance between governmental interests and individual rights is evaluated primarily through the lens of “reasonableness.”