CLEET Use of Force & Defensive Tactics 2

Question 1

Under the Graham v. Connor standard, which perspective is used to evaluate whether an officer's use of force was reasonable?

Accepted Answer

The perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene

Answer

A detached 20/20 hindsight review

Answer

The subjective intent of the officer

Answer

The opinion of the supervising sergeant

Question 2

An officer is involved in a struggle with a suspect who is attempting to disarm the officer. Which defensive tactic is most appropriate as a first response?

Accepted Answer

Apply a weapon retention technique to secure the firearm

Answer

Immediately draw and fire the service weapon

Answer

Back away and create distance

Answer

Call for backup before taking any action

Question 3

Which factor does NOT directly factor into the Graham v. Connor three-part test for use of force?

Accepted Answer

The officer's years of experience

Answer

Severity of the crime

Answer

Whether the suspect poses an immediate threat

Answer

Whether the suspect is actively resisting

Question 4

When applying a prone restraint technique after a subject has been handcuffed, an officer's primary concern should be:

Accepted Answer

Monitoring the subject for signs of positional asphyxia

Answer

Keeping the subject's arms extended

Answer

Ensuring onlookers do not interfere

Answer

Securing additional restraints immediately

Question 5

A suspect passively resists by going limp and refusing to walk. The appropriate level of force is typically:

Accepted Answer

Pain compliance techniques or escort holds

Answer

Deadly force, as noncompliance is a threat

Answer

No force whatsoever

Answer

Immediate deployment of a Taser

Question 6

The carotid restraint (vascular neck restraint) primarily works by:

Accepted Answer

Applying bilateral pressure to the carotid arteries to reduce blood flow to the brain

Answer

Compressing the trachea to restrict airflow

Answer

Hyperextending the cervical spine

Answer

Compressing the vagus nerve to slow the heart

Question 7

After using force that results in injury, an officer's immediate post-incident responsibility includes:

Accepted Answer

Requesting medical attention for the injured party and notifying a supervisor

Answer

Leaving the scene to write the report

Answer

Confiscating all witness phones

Answer

Declining to comment until legal counsel is present