DCJS Firearms Training & Use of Force Techniques 3

Question 1

The DCJS-approved use-of-force continuum recognizes that officers may:

Accepted Answer

Skip levels on the continuum based on the totality of the threat presented

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Only escalate force one level at a time in sequence

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Use deadly force only after all other force options have failed

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Never use physical force if a verbal command has not been issued first

Question 2

Which condition describes a firearm that has a round chambered, a full magazine inserted, and the hammer cocked with the safety off?

Accepted Answer

Condition Zero

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Condition Yellow

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Condition One (Israeli carry)

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Condition Three (chamber empty)

Question 3

Under Virginia Code, 'deadly force' is defined as force that:

Accepted Answer

Is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury

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Causes any physical injury to the suspect

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Requires a firearm or edged weapon to apply

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Is intended to stop a fleeing misdemeanant

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of firearms qualification for DCJS-certified officers?

Accepted Answer

To ensure officers maintain the minimum proficiency required to safely carry and use a firearm

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To rank officers by marksmanship for special assignments

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To satisfy the requirements of the insurance carrier for the agency

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To fulfill a one-time training requirement at the academy

Question 5

When using an expandable baton (ASP), officers should avoid strikes to which area due to high risk of lethal injury?

Accepted Answer

The head, neck, and spine

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The thigh

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The forearm

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The upper arm

Question 6

A subject is advancing on an officer with a knife at a distance of 21 feet. This scenario is associated with which training concept?

Accepted Answer

The Tueller Drill, demonstrating that a knife-wielding subject at 21 feet poses an immediate deadly threat

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The reactionary gap, requiring the officer to maintain 30 feet of separation

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The contact distance rule requiring baton deployment only

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The verbal compliance window, requiring one warning before drawing a firearm

Question 7

After any use-of-force incident, Virginia DCJS standards require an officer to:

Accepted Answer

File a written use-of-force report and notify a supervisor

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Immediately submit to a psychological evaluation before returning to duty

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Only report the incident if the subject was injured

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Contact the local prosecutor before writing any report