Law Enforcement Use of Force and Tactics 3

Question 1

A conducted electrical weapon (CEW/TASER) in probe mode works primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Overriding the central nervous system to cause neuromuscular incapacitation

Answer

In probe mode, a CEW causes neuromuscular incapacitation by disrupting the body's electrical signals to muscles.

Question 2

Positional asphyxia is a risk when a subject is:

Accepted Answer

Restrained face-down (prone) for a prolonged period, especially after exertion

Answer

Prolonged prone restraint can restrict breathing and cause positional asphyxia, so subjects should be moved to a recovery position promptly.

Question 3

OC (oleoresin capsicum) spray primarily causes:

Accepted Answer

Involuntary eye closure, burning, and respiratory irritation

Answer

OC spray inflames mucous membranes causing involuntary eye closure, intense burning, and respiratory discomfort.

Question 4

A baton strike to which area is generally prohibited except in deadly-force situations?

Accepted Answer

Head, neck, spine, and groin

Answer

Strikes to the head, neck, spine, and groin can cause serious injury or death and are reserved for deadly-force situations.

Question 5

Before deploying a CEW, an officer should generally consider that it may be less effective against subjects who are:

Accepted Answer

Heavily intoxicated, drug-affected, or wearing thick/loose clothing

Answer

Thick or loose clothing and certain drug states can reduce probe contact and CEW effectiveness.

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