OPC ONLINE QUIZ 3

Question 1

What is the potential risk associated with direct close-range spray of pepper spray?
a) Inducing allergic reactions in individuals
b) Causing more serious eye irritation by attacking the cornea with a concentrated stream of liquid
c) Leading to temporary loss of smell and taste
d) Triggering respiratory arrest in the target

Answer 1

b) Causing more serious eye irritation by attacking the cornea with a concentrated stream of liquid

Question 2

Under what circumstances are drivers exempt from wearing a seatbelt according to HTA Sec 106(6)?
a) While driving in reverse
b) Persons of a certain size
c) Delivery drivers not exceeding 40 km/h
d) All of the above

Answer 2

d) All of the Above
●While driving in reverse
●Persons of a certain size
●Delivery drivers not exceeding 40 km/h

Question 3

When turning corners in foot pursuit officers should:
a) take wide corners and slowly look around wall to avoid walking into a waiting suspect and then assess situation.
b) stay close to wall and slowly peek around the corner to assess for possible threat.
c) send their partner around corner first.
d) immediately draw use of force options for safety.

Answer 3

a) take wide corners and slowly look around wall to avoid walking into a waiting suspect and then assess situation.

Question 4

What should officers responding to an occurrence or undertaking an investigation do according to police service’s procedures?
a) Avoid direct contact with the victim to maintain objectivity
b) Immediately press charges against the accused
c) Provide financial compensation to the victim
d) Ensure the safety of the victim and assess their needs

Answer 4

d) Ensure the safety of the victim and assess their needs

Question 5

What is the acute response for individuals not previously exposed to OC effects?
a) Involuntary closing of the eyes, sensation of airway restriction, intense pain
b) Sudden dizziness, loss of balance, mild discomfort
c) Flushing of the skin, mild tingling sensation, temporary loss of smell
d) Mild headache, temporary loss of hearing, slight increase in heart rate

Answer 5

a) Involuntary closing of the eyes, sensation of airway restriction, intense pain

Question 6

When communicating to dispatch in foot pursuit officers should:
a) relay description of subjects, current location and direction of travel; specify ‘foot pursuit’ and reason for pursuit.
b) relay time of day; street name; subject identification
c) communicate location of police vehicle for retrieval
d) ensure constant communication with dispatch throughout the whole of the foot pursuit.

Answer 6

a) relay description of subjects, current location and direction of travel; specify ‘foot pursuit’ and reason for pursuit.

Question 7

What are characteristics of a Distressed Non-Swimmer?
a) body position at a 45 degree angle
b) instinctively ‘clutch’ onto nearby swimmers
c) always wear safety gear and avoid water
d) floating on the surface of the water

Answer 7

b) instinctively ‘clutch’ onto nearby swimmers

Question 8

What should be considered in the decision to detain the accused by Justice?
a) Is the continued detention necessary for the safety of the victim (and the public)
b) The victim’s occupation
c) The victim’s financial status
d) The accused’s family background

Answer 8

a) Is the continued detention necessary for the safety of the victim (and the public)

Question 9

What is the compound in peppers that makes OC spray?
a) Piperine
b) Curcumin
c) Resiniferatoxin
d) Capsicum

Answer 9

Capsicum

Question 10

A good way to regulate the stress response in high stress situations and ensure a positive outcome is to:
a) Take a deep breath to give the brain some oxygen, regulate emotions and make better cognitive decisions (ie. Tactical breathing)
b) Visualize a positive outcome
c) Use positive self-talk
d) All of the above

Answer 10

D) All of the above:
●Take a deep breath to give the brain some oxygen, regulate emotions and make better cognitive decisions (ie. Tactical breathing)
●Visualize a positive outcome
●Use positive self-talk

Question 11

A threat warranting a criminal charge must be to cause:
a) damage to property only.
b) injury to human(s) or animal(s) only.
c) death, bodily harm, damage to property, or to injure pet(s) or animal(s).
d) death only.

Answer 11

c) death, bodily harm, damage to property, or to injure pet(s) or animal(s).

Question 12

What is the primary purpose of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)?
a) Encourage positive affirmations to calm the nervous system
b) Identify and change negative patterns of thinking, improving mood and behavior
c) Provide medication for mental health disorders
d) Release mood-boosting neurotransmitters through gratitude practice

Answer 12

b) Identify and change negative patterns of thinking, improving mood and behavior

Question 13

According to the legislation, when should an officer use an aerosol weapon like OC spray?
a) Only when alternatives present a risk of injury to the subject or police officer
b) Whenever verbal commands are not effective
c) As a first response in any situation
d) Whenever there is a need to elevate the subject’s aggression

Answer 13

a) Only when alternatives present a risk of injury to the subject or police officer

Question 14

What is considered reasonable identification for an adult passenger who is contravening the seatbelt legislation?
a) name
b) name and address
c) name, address, and DOB
d) name, address, and postal code

Answer 14

c) name, address, and DOB

Question 15

You and your partner are in foot pursuit chasing 2 subjects when they suddenly start running in opposite directions. In this situation ALWAYS:
a) split up and try to arrest each subject
b) stay with your partner and work as a team to optimize officer safety
c) radio dispatch, call the pursuit off and call it a day
d) one of you take cruiser, the other pursue on foot

Answer 15

b) stay with your partner and work as a team to optimize officer safety

Question 16

What is the first priority of police when responding to an aquatic emergency?
A) mandated action under the Police Services Act
b) public perception
c) officer safety
d) recovery of stolen property

Answer 16

c) officer safety

Question 17

In order for a criminal threat to take place the receiving party only has to:
a) think the person said it.
b) believe that the offender wanted to be taken seriously.
c) doesn’t matter what the recipient believes.
d) must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the threat was serious.

Answer 17

b) believe that the offender wanted to be taken seriously.

Question 18

What does Criminal Code Sec 26 specify about the use of force?
a) Anyone authorized to use force is criminally responsible for any excess thereof
b) Force should never be used in any circumstances
c) Force should always be used in excess to ensure safety
d) Anyone authorized to use force is not responsible for any excess thereof

Answer 18

a) Anyone authorized to use force is criminally responsible for any excess thereof

Question 19

What should be documented in the occurrence report for criminal harassment?
a) Only the reasons for decisions taken
b) All facts and reasons for decisions taken
c) Only the facts related to the case
d) Only the actions recommended or taken

Answer 19

b) All facts and reasons for decisions taken

Question 20

Tactics to optimize safety when running behind a fleeing suspect include:
a) run directly behind them to make it harder for them to track your progress.
b) tackle them from behind, throwing your combined weight forward and allow them to break your fall.
c) offset to the left.
d) offset to the right.

Answer 20

c) offset to the left.

Question 21

According to HTA Sec 106(2), what is the requirement for the driver of a motor vehicle with a seat belt assembly provided?
a) The driver must wear the complete assembly
b) The driver must wear the pelvic restraint only
c) The driver is exempt from wearing the seat belt
d) The driver can wear the shoulder assembly under their left arm

Answer 21

a) The driver must wear the complete assembly

Question 22

What is the focus of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)?
a) Engaging in deep breathing exercises to reduce stress
b) Releasing energetic blockages caused by repressed emotions through tapping meridian points
c) Practicing mindfulness to enhance emotional well-being
d) Using medication to treat mental health disorders

Answer 22

b) Releasing energetic blockages caused by repressed emotions through tapping meridian points

Question 23

In order for a criminal threat to be considered by police, it must be delivered:
a) verbally or in writing, to the intended victim.
b) to the intended victim within the last seven days.
c) verbally, in person to the intended victim.
d) to the intended victim, but can be through a third party.

Answer 23

d) to the intended victim, but can be through a third party.

Question 24

One of the key elements in a criminal harassment is to:
a) cause the victim to reasonable fear for their safety.
b) harass the victim
c) upset the victim
d) follow them to the store.

Answer 24

a) cause the victim to reasonable fear for their safety.

Question 25

What is the LADDER APPROACH sequence of actions from bottom rung to top rung?
a) plan, climb, balance, assess, communicate, act

b) escalate supports only when a medical emergency is obvious

c) talk, throw, reach, row, wade, swim, tow, carry

d) talk, run, treat, wade, row, swim, tow, CPR

Answer 25

c) talk, throw, reach, row, wade, swim, tow, carry

Question 26

What is the primary consideration when using an aerosol weapon as per the legislation affecting OC spray?
a) The subject’s compliance with verbal commands
b) The elevation of the subject’s aggression
c) The officer’s physical control of the subject
d) The presence of risk of injury to the subject or police officer

Answer 26

d) The presence of risk of injury to the subject or police officer

Question 27

When engaging in a foot pursuit, effective communication is key to officer and public safety; however, officers need NOT communicate with:
a) Subjects
b) Dispatch
c) Partner, if applicable
d) The media

Answer 27

d) The media

Question 28

If the passenger in a motor vehicle is under 16 and not wearing a seatbelt, who is responsible according to HTA Sec 106(4)(a)(i)?
a) The owner of the vehicle
b) The Ministry of Transportation
c) The driver of the vehicle
d) The passenger under 16

Answer 28

c) The driver of the vehicle

Question 29

What is the recommended approach for managing stress using Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)?
a) Engage in tapping sessions with self-compassion statements and positive affirmations
b) Focus on the present and express gratitude to improve mood and overall well-being
c) Practice gratitude daily to release mood-boosting neurotransmitters
d) Use medication as a cure-all for major mental health disorders

Answer 29

a) Engage in tapping sessions with self-compassion statements and positive affirmations