DPSST Firearms and Use of Force 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a DPSST firearms qualification course?

Accepted Answer

To verify that officers can safely and accurately deploy their firearm under realistic conditions

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To punish officers who fail to meet standards

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To test knowledge of firearms history

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To rank officers by shooting skill for promotion purposes

Question 2

Under Oregon law and DPSST guidelines, an officer who uses force must document the incident in a report. When should this report be completed?

Accepted Answer

At the end of the officer's shift or as soon as practical

Answer

Within 72 hours of the incident

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Within 30 days of the incident

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Only if the suspect files a complaint

Question 3

Which condition most clearly justifies transitioning from intermediate force to deadly force?

Accepted Answer

A subject who displays a weapon and threatens to kill the officer

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A suspect who refuses to sit down

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A suspect who uses profanity toward an officer

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A subject who runs from a traffic stop

Question 4

The DPSST Basic Police Course requires recruits to achieve a minimum passing score on the firearms qualification. What does a recruit who fails to qualify typically face?

Accepted Answer

Additional remedial training and an opportunity to re-qualify

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Automatic certification revocation

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Immediate termination of employment

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A permanent bar from law enforcement careers

Question 5

'Less-lethal' force options used by Oregon law enforcement officers certified by DPSST include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

OC spray, conducted energy devices (CEDs), and impact projectiles

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Handguns loaded with rubber bullets as a primary sidearm

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Firearms with blank rounds only

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Verbal commands issued over a loudspeaker only

Question 6

When an officer fires a warning shot, this action is generally considered:

Accepted Answer

A prohibited or discouraged practice under most agency policies because the bullet must land somewhere

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A standard de-escalation tactic approved by DPSST

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Required before using deadly force

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An intermediate use of force option

Question 7

After an officer is involved in a critical incident involving use of deadly force, DPSST standards support providing the officer with:

Accepted Answer

Critical incident stress management (CISM) resources and psychological support

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Immediate termination pending investigation

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Assignment to a desk job permanently

Answer

A firearms requalification before returning to duty is the only requirement