ACT 235 235 Defensive Tactics & Threat Assessment 2

Question 1

Under Act 235 defensive tactics doctrine, what is the primary goal when a subject displays pre-attack indicators?

Accepted Answer

Create distance and establish a reactionary gap

Answer

Immediately draw your weapon

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Issue a verbal warning and do nothing else

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Call for backup before taking any action

Question 2

Which behavioral cue is most commonly associated with an imminent physical attack?

Accepted Answer

Target glance toward the weapon the subject intends to use

Answer

Prolonged eye contact with the officer

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Speaking loudly in a public setting

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Wearing a heavy coat in warm weather

Question 3

When applying the Tueller Drill principle, an average person can close a 21-foot gap in approximately how many seconds?

Accepted Answer

3 seconds

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5 seconds

Answer

10 seconds

Answer

1 second

Question 4

In threat assessment, the acronym JDLR stands for which concept relevant to officer awareness?

Accepted Answer

Just Doesn't Look Right

Answer

Just Do Less Responding

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Justified Defense Lethal Response

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Joint Defense Level Review

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a 'bladed stance' used in defensive tactics?

Accepted Answer

Angling the body 45 degrees to present a smaller target and protect the weapon side

Answer

Standing directly face-to-face with a subject

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Crouching low to the ground during an encounter

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Keeping both hands raised above the head at all times

Question 6

Under Act 235 standards, verbal de-escalation should be attempted when:

Accepted Answer

Time and safety permit before force becomes necessary

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The subject is already physically attacking the officer

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The subject is armed with a firearm

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Only after a use-of-force incident has concluded

Question 7

Which element is NOT part of the standard threat triangle used in threat assessment?

Accepted Answer

Proximity

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Ability

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Opportunity

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Intent