CLEET Use of Force & Defensive Tactics 3

Question 1

Under Tennessee v. Garner, deadly force to prevent a fleeing suspect's escape is justified when:

Accepted Answer

The officer has probable cause the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious bodily harm

Answer

Tennessee v. Garner limits deadly force on fleeing suspects to situations where the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious injury to the officer or others.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'de-escalation' in a use-of-force context?

Accepted Answer

Using tactics and communication to reduce the intensity of a conflict before force becomes necessary

Answer

De-escalation involves verbal and tactical strategies aimed at reducing tensions and resolving situations without or with minimal force.

Question 3

An officer observes a subject actively pointing a firearm at bystanders. The officer is legally justified in using which level of force?

Accepted Answer

Deadly force

Answer

A subject actively pointing a firearm at bystanders presents an imminent deadly threat, justifying the use of deadly force.

Question 4

The primary purpose of a use-of-force continuum or matrix is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide a framework matching appropriate force options to levels of resistance

Answer

A use-of-force continuum provides a structured framework that guides officers in selecting force proportional to the subject's resistance level.

Question 5

When an officer applies a wrist lock or arm bar, it is classified as which type of force?

Accepted Answer

Hard empty-hand control

Answer

Wrist locks and arm bars are hard empty-hand techniques because they use pain or leverage to overcome resistance, risking minor injury.

(CLEET) Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training Certification Practice Test

(CLEET) Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training Certification Practice Test

CLEET Use of Force & Defensive Tactics 3