Use of ForceQuestion 55 of 200
Penal Code §835a(a)(2) (consistent with SB 230's training mandate) requires officers to:
a.Use de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention tactics, and other alternatives to force when feasible
b.Use force as the first option to maintain control
c.Always wait for backup before any contact
d.Avoid all verbal contact with non-compliant subjects
Explanation
Penal Code §835a(a)(2) embodies California's de-escalation policy: officers should use de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention tactics, and other alternatives to force, when feasible. SB 230 reinforces this with state-mandated training. The principle directly informs BSIS curricula and guard practice — verbal commands, time, distance, and tactical positioning are preferred over immediate physical force. Options (b), (c), (d) invert or distort the de-escalation framework that has become central to California use-of-force law.
Law Reference: Cal. Penal Code §835a(a)(2); SB 230 (2019)Practice all 200 questions free — no signup required.
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