Question

To help officers understand when the employment of different types of force may be reasonable, most departments provide officers with a "continuum of force." True / False.

Answer 1

Answer: True

Every police training program begins with the study of a Continuum of Force. This consists of when the police must application the strength levels. In this use of force, it begins with the Presence, and continues with the Dialogue, to move to Physical Contact (defense with empty hands), then we have the Use of the Police Staff (objects) and ends with the Use of the Firearm.