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Force Continuum, When to use force, Use of force when necessary.pptx
- 1. Force Continuum- aseries of action on how much force can be used by the officer in a given situation. This include: verbal warning physical restraint Non-lethal force less-lethal force Lethal force
- 2. What is theprinciple use of force during police operations? • According to the PNP Operational Procedures (POP), force can only be used when it is "necessary and reasonable" to accomplish a lawful duty, such as when apprehending a suspect resisting arrest, preventing imminent harm to oneself or others, or maintaining order during a critical situation, always prioritizing de-escalation tactics and verbal warnings before resorting to physical force.
- 3. When force isjustified • When a suspect actively resists arrest and poses a threat to the officer or others; • protect themselves or others; • When a suspect is fleeing and is believed to be armed with a dangerous weapon. • prevent the destruction of evidence; • When necessary to control a violent crowd that poses a danger to public safety. • Deadly force is justified if an officer believes they have no other option to protect themselves or others from serious injury or death.
- 4. Levels of ForceProgression LEVEL 1 (Cooperative) SUSPECT USE OF FORCE CONTINUUM AUTHORIZED FORCE LEVEL POLICE OFFICERLANGUAGE AND DEFENSIVE POSTURE • Person/group is UNARMED and COOPERATIVE • Does not pose a threat PHYSICAL PRESENCE Presence of PNP personnel can prevent crimes VERBAL COMMANDS No force has been applied • Use of polite language
- 5. Levels of ForceProgression LEVEL 2 RESISTANT (PASSIVE) SUSPECT USE OF FORCE CONTINUUM AUTHORIZED FORCE LEVEL POLICE OFFICERLANGUAGE AND DEFENSIVE POSTURE • Person/group is UNARMED and UNCOOPERATIVE • Shouting, angry or using foul language • Does not pose an imminent threat PHYSICAL PRESENCE Presence of PNP personnel can prevent crimes VERBAL COMMANDS No force has been applied • Use of polite but firm language • Use directives or instruction (no shouting) • PNP personnel in ready stance and ready to perform non-lethal weapon if necessary
- 6. Levels of ForceProgression LEVEL 3 RESISTANT (Semi-Active) SUSPECT USE OF FORCE CONTINUUM AUTHORIZED FORCE LEVEL POLICE OFFICERLANGUAGE AND DEFENSIVE POSTURE • Person/group is UNARMED and ACTIVELY RESISTING • May pose a minor threat Soft hands Control Techniques Non-lethal force Joint manipulations • Firm language with a moderately loud voice • Apply control techniques- using only light force • Use directives/instruction
- 7. Levels of ForceProgression LEVEL 4 RESISTANT (Active) SUSPECT USE OF FORCE CONTINUUM AUTHORIZED FORCE LEVEL POLICE OFFICERLANGUAGE AND DEFENSIVE POSTURE • Person/group is physically/verbally resisting • Poses a more serious threat • Resisting but does not directly physically attack Hard hands Control and Compliance Techniques Use of Non-lethal weapons Joint manipulations, body control techniques Use of truncheon/baton with calibrated force If resisting, hit fleshly/thick portions of the arms, thighs, torso or legs • Firm language with a loud voice • Call for back-up if necessary
- 8. Levels of ForceProgression LEVEL 5 ASSAULTIVE (Possible Bodily Harm) SUSPECT USE OF FORCE CONTINUUM AUTHORIZED FORCE LEVEL POLICE OFFICERLANGUAGE AND DEFENSIVE POSTURE • Person/group is physically/verbally resisting • Poses a more serious threat • Has threaten to attack Hard hands Police Baton and Other Non- Lethal Force • Defensive tactics • Use of Non-lethal weapons • Joint manipulations, body control techniques • Do not draw nor use firearms • Use of truncheon/baton with calibrated force only hit the resisting person, hit fleshly/thick portions of the arms, thighs, torso or legs • Last resort (Kick, punch, knee and elbow strikes, head buffs) • Firm language with a loud voice • Call for back-up if necessary
- 9. Levels of ForceProgression LEVEL 6 ASSAULTIVE (Possible Bodily Harm) SUSPECT USE OF FORCE CONTINUUM AUTHORIZED FORCE LEVEL POLICE OFFICERLANGUAGE AND DEFENSIVE POSTURE • Person/group is assaultive • Armed with blunt edged or propelled weapons • Resisting physically • Poses a serious threat • Has threaten to attack Threat to use deadly force Commensurate force Use of Less-Lethal weapons or firearms is authorized • Warn the person or group • Direct to lay down their weapons, and stop resisting • Combat and ready position • Draw firearm and point the muzzle to the ground • When necessary, take cover and call for back-up
- 10. Levels of ForceProgression LEVEL 7 (Last Resort) ASSAULTIVE (Serious Bodily Harm/Death) SUSPECT USE OF FORCE CONTINUUM AUTHORIZED FORCE LEVEL POLICE OFFICERLANGUAGE AND DEFENSIVE POSTURE • Person/group is • Armed and has attacked or is attacking • Armed with small arms, light to heavy weapons, explosives Use of deadly force Use of Lethal weapons or firearms is authorized and necessary • If the suspect is not surrender, the Police is authorized to use calibrated lethal force to suppress the threat • Deploy Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) • When attacked, engaged and suppressed the threat using firearm • When armed resistance subsides, continuously approached using tactical movements • Give first aid and bring to the hospital Firearms shall be used when there is imminent danger and in self defense and defense of strangers.