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Explain OCGA 16-3-21 - ANSWERI can use deadly force to prevent serious bodily injury or death to myself or others. I can also use deadly force to prevent the commission of a FORCIBLE FELONY (rape, murder, etc) Forcible Felony - ANSWERany felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or violence against any person. (Murder, rape) Objectively Reasonable - ANSWERA reasonably
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Explain OCGA 16-3-21 - ANSWERI can use deadly force to prevent serious bodily injury or death to myself or others. I can also use deadly force to prevent the commission of a FORCIBLE FELONY (rape, murder, etc) Forcible Felony - ANSWERany felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or violence against any person. (Murder, rape) Objectively Reasonable - ANSWERA reasonably prudent and cautious person would find an officer's actions reasonable under the circumstances. 12 peers with similar backgrounds and experience must agree with your actions. Explain OCGA 17-4-20 - ANSWERWhen the officer reasonably believes that the subject poses an immediate threat of physical violence to the officers or others, and that violence will cause great bodily harm or death. To prevent the escape of a suspected felon who is a significant threat. Can you be issued a weapon off duty? - ANSWERYes, but only in writing by your WARDEN. What is the GDC mission statement - ANSWERTo protect Georgians by operating secure facilities and providing opportunities for offender rehabilitation. Non-deadly force - ANSWERforce that, when used, is not likely to result in serious bodily injury or death Deadly Force - ANSWERforce likely to cause death or great bodily harm Serious Bodily Injury - ANSWERbodily injury that involves a substantial risk of death; protracted unconsciousness; extreme physical pain; protracted or obvious disfigurement; or protracted loss or substantial impairment of a function of a bodily member, organ or mental faculty Force used by a correctional officer to control an unruly offender shall not exceed that which is required to maintain positive control. Only allowed _______________ of force above what the situation requires. - ANSWER1 level good faith - ANSWERThe actions of the officer must be made with the sole intent of discharging their duty to prevent the escape. Any other intent on the part of the officer will eliminate their defense of good faith. Incident Report packages should include: - ANSWERAn incident report, marked as use of force/ use of weapon
Use of force supplement report All witness statements DR report Pre-requisites for deadly force: - ANSWERHas the ability to harm- EVERYONE has the ability Has opportunity to harm- close to you, has a weapon, threatening, etc In jeopardy to be harmed- increases as the offender gets closer, has a weapon, etc actions have to be OBJECTIVELY REASONABLE Warning Shots - ANSWERARE NOT AUTHORIZED The course requires 22 shots fired from 7 yards or less. - ANSWERTrue What targets are used on the range? - ANSWERSQTA-1 targets. They are smaller than the old targets. Simulates a 5'10 160/165 Lb person. How many rounds of fire are there in this course of fire? - ANSWER30 between 2 targets. 15 rounds each. What is the minimum score to pass the firing range? - ANSWER240/300 or 80%/100% Use Of Force to Prevent Escape - ANSWEROfficers are authorized to use force to prevent an escape from a secure facility, up to and including deadly force. Deadly force should only be used in circumstances where the escape cannot be prevented using a lesser degree of force. ONLY USE WHEN OFFENDER IS FREE AND FLEEING! Stopping an escape - ANSWERVerbal warnings if time permits No lesser intervention has worked Deadly force authorized Call ems as necessary Document the use of a weapon De-escalation - ANSWEROfficers need to know how their brains and bodies react under stress Assessing the subject before approaching
Good sight picture Good trigger squeeze Define: shooter ready, attention, and trigger control - ANSWERShooter ready: hand on the gun/stock and the release buttons Attention: release gun from holster, prepare to draw Trigger control: take the slack out of the trigger before you shoot. Then pull slow and steady on the trigger. Define: angular search, scan, and transition - ANSWERAngular search: lean to the right, shoot left to right. Lean to the left, shoot right to left. Scan: check the area around you before holstering the weapon Transition: move your sights from one target to the other. Cranial vault, failure to stop, and precision shot all mean: - ANSWERHead shot