R728-507-3. Definitions

(1) Terms in this rule are defined in Sections 53-13-116, 76-1-601, and 76-2-404. (2) In addition: (a) "defensive tactics" means actions taken when a subject is either assaulting the officer or another or is displaying a willingness and intent to do so; (b) "feasible" means reasonably capable of being done or carried out under the circumstances to successfully achieve the arrest or lawful objective without increasing risk to the officer or another person; (c) "force" means the application of physical techniques or tactics, chemical agents, or weapons to another person. It is not a use of force when a person allows themself to be searched, escorted, handcuffed, or restrained; (d) "imminent" means ready to take place; impending. Imminent does not mean immediate or instantaneous; and (e) "totality of the circumstances" means facts and circumstances known or reasonably perceived by the officer at the time, taken as a whole, including the conduct of the officer and the subject leading up to the use of force.