CO Use of Force & Defensive Tactics 4

Question 1

A correctional officer witnesses a colleague applying a chokehold to a compliant, restrained inmate. The observing officer should:

Accepted Answer

Intervene verbally and report the incident through the chain of command

Answer

Officers have a duty to intervene when they witness excessive force and must report the incident, as failure to act can constitute a civil rights violation.

Question 2

Which restraint device is commonly used in corrections to prevent an inmate from biting or spitting on staff?

Accepted Answer

Bite guard / spit mask

Answer

A spit mask or bite guard covers the inmate's mouth and nose area to prevent biting or spitting on staff during transport or cell movements.

Question 3

In corrections, 'de-escalation' is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Using communication strategies to reduce tension before force becomes necessary

Answer

De-escalation involves using verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to reduce tension and resolve situations without physical force.

Question 4

An officer is threatened by an inmate wielding a homemade knife (shank). Which response is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Create distance, issue commands, and call for backup while drawing an authorized defensive tool

Answer

Creating distance, issuing commands, calling for backup, and using authorized tools reduces injury risk while managing the armed threat.

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes the 'totality of circumstances' in a use-of-force evaluation?

Accepted Answer

All facts known to the officer at the time of the incident are considered

Answer

Courts and investigators consider all facts reasonably known to the officer at the time of the incident when evaluating the appropriateness of force.

(CO) Correctional Officer Practice Test

(CO) Correctional Officer Practice Test

CO Use of Force & Defensive Tactics 4