Category Archives: Arrest and Use of Force Discussions

CIVIL OR CRIMINAL, THAT IS THE QUESTION

By Tristan G. Pelayes You get dispatched to a local car dealership, specifically the service department.  There is apparently a dispute between a customer that went to take his car in for repairs and the mechanics and managers of the … Continue reading

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SCENARIO 5

by Tristan Pelayes The scenario is that you are called to a neighbor dispute over parking vehicles.  You arrive and speak to the reporting party who indicates that her neighbor next door was just at her front door about 30 … Continue reading

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ARREST OR USE OF FORCE ISSUES?

by Tristan G. Pelayes SCENARIO 1 You are first to respond to a call of a potential robbery in progress.  Upon arrival you make contact with the reporting party who directs you to the location.  The information you have is … Continue reading

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ARREST OR USE OF FORCE ISSUES?

by Tristan G. Pelayes SCENARIO 6 You receive a dispatch to a residence where it’s reported a 911 call originated without any voice being heard.  Dispatch advises that a call back to the residence was not answered.  You arrive and … Continue reading

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Arrest and Use of Force Issues?

by Tristan G. Pelayes, Esq. SCENARIO 3           You are on patrol and a vehicle in front of you matches what may have been a vehicle described several days earlier during briefing.  You run the plate and are advised it … Continue reading

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ARREST OR USE OF FORCE ISSUES?

by Tristan G. Pelayes, Esq. SCENARIO 2             A traffic stop is made in an area, which has little shoulder area to maneuver.  The person driving commits a clear violation in your presence and your specific duties are enforcement of … Continue reading

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