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DPSST Defensive Tactics Flashcards

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  1. Under DPSST use-of-force guidelines, which principle requires that the level of force used be matched to the threat level presented by a subject?

    Answer: Proportionality

    Proportionality requires officers to match the level of force to the threat actually presented by the subject.

  2. Which DPSST-recognized control technique is designed to gain compliance through pain without causing injury, using pressure on nerve points?

    Answer: Pain compliance

    Pain compliance techniques use nerve point pressure to gain voluntary compliance while minimizing injury risk.

  3. In DPSST training, the 'reactionary gap' refers to the minimum distance an officer should maintain to:

    Answer: React to a sudden attack from a subject

    The reactionary gap is the distance needed to perceive and respond to a sudden physical attack.

  4. According to DPSST standards, when is the use of a carotid restraint (neck restraint) generally authorized?

    Answer: When a subject is actively resisting and poses a threat of serious injury

    The carotid restraint is authorized under DPSST standards when a subject is actively resisting and poses a threat of serious injury.

  5. DPSST's use-of-force continuum includes which of the following as the lowest level of force?

    Answer: Officer presence

    Officer presence is the lowest level on the use-of-force continuum, as simply being there may gain compliance.

  6. After any use of force, DPSST policy requires officers to:

    Answer: Document the incident in a use-of-force report

    DPSST policy requires officers to document all uses of force in a written report to ensure accountability.