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

The government’s primary justification for restricting individual rights is:

The order of operations for law enforcement in an active attack event is to STOP THE [BLANK-1], then STOP THE [BLANK-2], which leads to some scrutiny by victims when asking for help during an active attack event.

The primary goal of de-escalation is:

Evaluating police force involves examining the [BLANK-1] surrounding the event, including the suspect’s [BLANK-2] to force being applied.

Understanding the elements of [BLANK-1] helps officers manage high-stakes situations effectively by demonstrating [BLANK-2] and control.

In Scott v. Harris, the Supreme Court ruled that it is reasonable for a police officer to use deadly force (in this case, a “PIT Maneuver” leading to the suspect’s paralysis) to end a vehicle pursuit:

When evaluating force encounters, especially deadly force, the courts look at the three elements depicted in class on a triangle.  Ideally, if we can remove one or more of these elements, we can minimize the likelihood that deadly force would be needed.  List the three factors discussed in class.

Under Texas Penal Code Chapter 9, “reasonable belief” refers to:

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