ASO Use of Force Continuum 2

Question 1

When a subject displays passive resistance by sitting down and refusing to move, which level of force is typically appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Soft empty-hand control

Answer

Passive resistance calls for soft empty-hand control techniques such as guiding or escorting, not aggressive or weapons-based responses.

Question 2

An officer switches from verbal commands to drawing a firearm without any intermediate steps. This is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Skipping levels of the continuum

Answer

Jumping from verbal commands directly to deadly force without intermediate steps violates the principle of proportional escalation.

Question 3

Which factor most directly justifies moving to a higher level of force?

Accepted Answer

The subject's increased threat level

Answer

Escalation within the use-of-force continuum is driven by an increase in the subject's threat or resistance level.

Question 4

A subject verbally threatens an officer but has made no physical movement. The officer should first:

Accepted Answer

Issue verbal commands and assess

Answer

A verbal threat alone typically warrants heightened awareness and verbal commands before escalating to physical or weapon-based force.

Question 5

The 'objectively reasonable' standard for use of force in the U.S. comes from which Supreme Court case?

Accepted Answer

Graham v. Connor

Answer

Graham v. Connor (1989) established that force must be objectively reasonable based on the facts known at the moment, not judged with 20/20 hindsight.

(ASO) Armed Security Officer Certification Practice Test

(ASO) Armed Security Officer Certification Practice Test

ASO Use of Force Continuum 2