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DPSST Law Enforcement Basic Certification Practice Exam
DPSST — The DPSST Basic Police Certification Exam is administered by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training; candidates must complete the Basic Police Course at the DPSST Academy in Salem, Oregon, and pass a written exam covering Oregon Revised Statutes, constitutional law, patrol procedures, use of force, ethics, and criminal procedure — with a minimum passing score of 75%.
31
Questions
180m
Time Limit
75.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 31👑 VIP
Officer Reyes responds to a disturbance call at a convenience store. Upon arrival, she observes a man, later identified as Mr. Garrett, shouting obscenities and sweeping merchandise off a shelf. The store clerk tells Officer Reyes that Garrett has not struck anyone and has not made any verbal threats. When Officer Reyes attempts to contact Garrett, he turns and raises a glass bottle in her direction. Under the Graham v. Connor standard, which of the following best describes the framework Officer Reyes must apply when deciding whether to use force?
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