Certified Transportation Security Administration Driver Use of Force Policies 2

Question 1

Under TSA use of force policy, what is the PRIMARY consideration before applying any physical control technique?

Accepted Answer

Whether force is necessary and proportional to the threat

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Whether the subject is larger than the officer

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Whether supervisory approval has been obtained

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Whether the incident is being recorded

Question 2

A TSA transportation security driver encounters a protester blocking access to a secure facility entrance. What is the MOST appropriate initial response?

Accepted Answer

Contact law enforcement and await their arrival

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Physically remove the protester immediately

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Use verbal commands to request the person move

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Drive around the obstruction using an alternate route

Question 3

What does the term 'continuum of force' mean in the context of TSA policy?

Accepted Answer

Force options should be applied in graduated steps matching the threat level

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Force must always escalate until the subject complies

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Officers should use maximum force immediately to end confrontations quickly

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All force must be continuous until the situation is resolved

Question 4

After a use-of-force incident, a TSA driver is required to submit a report. What is the PRIMARY purpose of this documentation?

Accepted Answer

To provide accountability and facilitate review of the incident

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To justify the driver's actions retroactively

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To determine if the driver should be promoted

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To calculate compensation for any injuries sustained

Question 5

Which scenario would MOST likely justify a TSA driver using defensive physical force?

Accepted Answer

An individual physically attacks the driver while in the vehicle

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A passenger verbally argues about baggage policies

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A coworker refuses to follow a supervisor's instruction

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A protestor stands near the vehicle holding a sign

Question 6

What is 'de-escalation' in the context of TSA use-of-force policy?

Accepted Answer

Using techniques to calm a situation and avoid or reduce force

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Reducing the security level of a facility during incidents

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Withdrawing from a confrontation entirely

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Decreasing the number of personnel responding to an incident

Question 7

Under TSA policy, which of the following actions would be considered an INAPPROPRIATE use of force by a transportation security driver?

Accepted Answer

Striking a non-threatening individual who was verbally disrespectful

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Using verbal warnings before physical intervention

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Restraining a person who is actively trying to harm themselves in the vehicle

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Calling for law enforcement backup when a situation becomes volatile