Defensive Tactics

Question 0

What is the ideal position for you as a cover officer?

a. 0
b. 1
c. 2
d. 2.5

Answer 0

Either c (2) or d (2.5)
2.5 is the book answer.

Question 1

What is the least desirable position for you as an officer?

a. 0
b. 2
c. 2.5
d. 1

Answer 1

a. 0

Question 2

Which of the following best describes relative position 2.5?

a. 2.5 arms’ length to the subject’s side.
b. At a 45 degree angle from the subject’s shoulder blade.
c. Directly behind the subject.
d. Directly in front of the subject.

Answer 2

b. At a 45 degree angle from the subject’s shoulder blade.

Question 3

Which of the following is the lowest profile search you can form?

a. Standing cursory
b. Kneeling search
c. Prone cursory
d. Squatting cursory

Answer 3

a. Standing cursory

Found in Tactical Force I, IM08-00, controlled cursory checks. Standing cursory is implied in the directions.

Question 4

What are the three principles for successful weapon retention?

a. Arrest, hold and takedown.
b. Secure, position and release.
c. Arrest, position and handcuff.
d. Secure, hold and handcuff.

Answer 4

b. Secure, position and release.

Found in Tactical Response I, IM0-11, weapon retention.

Question 5

What are the two ways for securing your weapon in the holster?

a. Frontal and rear secure.
b. One-hand and two-hand secure.
c. Same-side and cross-side secure.
d. Same-side and rear secure.

Answer 5

c. Same-side and cross-side secure

Question 6

In properly performed long gun retention, the muzzle must rotate to the ________ of the subject’s arm. The key is to make a ________ circle with the muzzle.

a. Inside, small.
b. Outside, big.
c. Outside, small.
d. Inside, big.

Answer 6

a. Inside, small.

Question 7

In practice and actual disarming, you should always look at the gunman’s ________ and not the firearm.

a. Eyes
b. Belt buckle
c. Feet
d. Chest

Answer 7

a. Eyes

Question 8

During demonstrator control, it is important to verbalize to subjects what you want them to do with their hand and body positions.

a. True
b. False

Answer 8

a. True

Question 9

At least how many officers should be present when dealing with the removal of multiple demonstrators forming a line?

a. 3
b. 2
c. 5
d. 8

Answer 9

a. 3

Question 10

Assault is defined as a (an) _________ attempt or three to ________ another physically.

a. Lawful, control
b. Unlawful, control
c. Unlawful, injure
d. Lawful, injure

Answer 10

c. Unlawful, injure

Question 11

What is the purpose behind any use of any level force?

Answer 11

To maintain or attain control.

Question 12

What is the definition of control.

Answer 12

Exercising, restraining, or directing influence over a given situation.

Question 13

What distance from a suspect should an officer maintain when dealing with a subject?

Answer 13

Textbook answer, 2 arm lengths away.

Reality, one arm length away.

Question 14

What are the two types of control?

Answer 14

General control - the suspect has the ability to resist.

Physical control - more difficult for the suspect to resist.

Question 15

What are the five major reasons for justifying the use of force?

Answer 15

1. To prevent injuries to self or others.
2. To prevent damage to property.
3. To make an arrest (to include a citizen’s arrest).
4. To stop a trespasser.
5. To prevent an escape.

Question 16

Define reasonable force.

Answer 16

Force that is appropriate for gaining control which an officer with similar training and experience would use under the same circumstance.
(Graham V. Connor)

Question 17

In a given scenario, how much force can you use?

Answer 17

You may use the amount of force necessary to affect the lawful purpose intended, provided no reasonably affective alternatives to the use of force appeared to exist at the time.

Question 18

When can physical force best be justified?

Answer 18

When it is apparent that other alternatives will be ineffective.

Question 19

What are the common causes for officer deaths?

Answer 19

1. Improper attitude
2. No, or poor search
3. “Tombstone courage”
4. Improper or no use of handcuffs
5. Relaxing to soon
6. Failure to watch suspect’s hands
7. Fatigue
8. Dirty or inoperative equipment.
9. Poor tactics or taking a bad position.
10. Ignoring the danger signs.

Question 20

Most common causes in officers deaths?

Answer 20

1. Failure to practice a plan.
2. Failure to use proper tactics.
3. Failure to anticipate or recognize the danger signs.

Question 21

What are the danger signs of a potential attack?

Answer 21

1. Conspicuous ignoring.
2. Repetitious questioning.
3. Looking around.
4. Excessive emotional attention.
5. Exaggerated movement.
6. Ceasing all movement.
7. Physical crowding.
8. Assuming a pre-attack posture.