After use of force, which set of actions should be completed?

• A. Determine injuries
• B. Render aid
• C. Request medical attention
• D. Determine injuries; render aid; request medical attention

Answer: (D)

After use of force, the immediate concern is to preserve life and safety. Start by determining injuries so you understand what condition you’re dealing with and can triage appropriately. Once you know what needs attention, render aid to stabilize the person—address airway, breathing, bleeding, or other urgent needs, and monitor their condition. Finally, request medical attention to ensure professional evaluation and treatment, especially for potential hidden or delayed injuries. This sequence—assess, aid, and then obtain medical help—maximizes safety, supports proper accountability, and follows standard incident-response procedures. Even when injuries aren’t immediately obvious, arranging medical evaluation is important because some conditions can worsen or become apparent only after a short time.