Sergeants Actual Exam Questions Solved 100%
Correct| Verified Answers
The officer is present on the scene. This includes proper voice and/or other identification, body
language and awareness by the subject that he is interacting with a police officer.
Dialogue
Arrival
Touch
Interview Stance - ✔✔Arrival (Presence) -
Weapons that are primarily used to control a subject such as an expandable baton, OC spray, a
CEW and canine.
Incapacitation
Countermoves
Intermediate Weapons
Deadly Force - ✔✔Intermediate Weapons
Officers are authorized to use deadly force in the following situations except:
a. Protect the officer or others from what is reasonably believed to be a threat of death or
serious bodily harm;
b. To prevent the escape of a fleeing violent felon whom the officer reasonably believes poses a
threat of death or serious physical injury to the officer or others; and/or,
c. To destroy an animal that represents a threat to public safety or as a humanitarian measure
where the animal is seriously injured and the officer reasonably believes deadly force can be
used without harm to the officer or
,others.
d. When someone is a threat to themselves only. - ✔✔When someone is a threat to
themselves only.
The officer adopts a stance outside their danger zone that provides appropriate protection and
forms the basis of an effective physical response if attacked.
Verbal Direction
Dialogue
Interview Stance
Touch - ✔✔Interview Stance -
Upon clearance from EAP, who may grant additional time off in a relief of duty status for
reasons related to the death or serious bodily injury of another person caused by the employee.
The employee's Division Captain
Sergeant
Lieutenant
City Manager - ✔✔The employee's Division Captain
A two-way, controlled, non-emotional communication between the police officer and the
subject aimed at problem identification and/or resolution.
Verbal Direction
Dialogue
Touch
Restraint Devices - ✔✔Dialogue -
,Officers are authorized to carry a maximum of .... handguns?
1
2
3 - ✔✔2
The handguns approved for use must have the following characteristics:
Double action;
External manual safety, where applicable "stock or factory" configuration;
380, 9mm, 40SW, or 45 acp. with a minimum barrel length of two (2) inches;
Other caliber approval will depend upon the requirement of the situation;
Firing pin block mechanism.
All of the above - ✔✔All of the above
The officer employs a soft assisting touch when directing or a firm, strong touch before
escalating to a higher level of force.
Pain compliance
Transporters
Touch
Restraint Devices - ✔✔Touch -
(OC) A single, .....second burst should be directed at the subject's eyes.
two to four
three to five
one to three - ✔✔one to three
, Techniques that compels a subject to comply with an officer as a result of the officer inflicting
controlled pain upon specific points in the subject's body such as pressure point techniques.
Transporters
Restraint Devices
Takedowns
Pain compliance - ✔✔Pain Compliance -
Techniques that impede a subject's movement toward an officer or others such as blocking,
striking, distracting, kicking, parrying, dodging, weaving, redirecting or avoiding followed by
appropriate controlling techniques.
Intermediate Weapons
Countermoves
Takedowns
Incapacitation - ✔✔Countermoves
Discharging a firearm is prohibited if it presents an unreasonable risk to the officer or others.
Which of the following is allowed.
a. Shooting from moving vehicles
b. Shooting at moving vehicles that does not appear to endanger officers or the public
c. Shooting a subject who only posses a threat to themselves
d. Shooting at a suspect who is going to cause you great bodily harm or death - ✔✔Shooting
at a suspect who is going to cause you great bodily harm or death
The firing of any warning shots is strictly prohibited?
True
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Examsplug. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $14.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.