Videos tagged with Objective Reasonableness

This entry analyzes the DHS Use of Force Policy (044-05) in the context of a Minneapolis incident involving ICE/DHS agents and a suspect. The speaker, demonstrating high authority and expertise, critically examines law enforcement inaction and media narratives, referencing key legal standards like 'objective reasonableness' and specific policy prohibitions.

This analysis breaks down a JSO traffic stop, focusing on the subject's active resistance and the legal justification for the force used. Instructor Mike emphasizes slowing down footage to observe details like arm locking and tensing, which constitute active resistance under legal standards like Graham v. Connor. The video highlights that this resistance, while not outright aggression, necessitates a measured response from officers to maintain control and safety.

This video analyzes the findings of an internal investigation into Okaloosa County Sheriff's Deputy Eddie Duran's fatal shooting of Airman Roger Fortson. The investigation concluded that Deputy Duran did not have lawful authority to use lethal force, leading to his termination. The analysis highlights key findings regarding the deputy's actions, including failure to announce his presence and the assessment of the threat posed by Fortson.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, analyzes a critical incident in Fresno, California, where an officer discharged a firearm during a high-risk stop. The analysis delves into the legal standards of 'objective reasonableness' as defined by Supreme Court cases like Graham v. Connor, examining the officer's actions in the context of a fleeing suspect reaching for their waistband. The video also highlights the use of Newbold Targets for safe, close-range training, emphasizing their self-sealing polymer and lack of ricochet or lead splatter.

This guide synthesizes tactical lessons from an officer-involved shooting incident analyzed by John Correia of Active Self Protection. It emphasizes the critical danger posed by vehicles as weapons, the importance of proper engagement techniques like two-handed shooting, and the strategic use of a patrol carbine. Correia, an evidence-based defensive trainer, provides high-authority insights into objective reasonableness and tactical decision-making under extreme duress.