MTA Use of Force 2

Question 1

Which of the following is considered a 'less-lethal' weapon commonly used by transit police?

Accepted Answer

Conducted energy device (e.g., TASER)

Answer

Service pistol

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Rifle

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Knife

Question 2

Positional asphyxia is a risk that can occur when:

Accepted Answer

A restrained subject is placed in a position that restricts breathing, such as face-down with weight on their back

Answer

A suspect is allowed to stand during arrest

Answer

OC spray is deployed in open air

Answer

An officer uses verbal commands on a calm subject

Question 3

An MTA officer uses OC (pepper) spray on a subject. After the subject is secured, the officer should:

Accepted Answer

Ensure the subject receives decontamination and medical attention if needed

Answer

Leave the subject restrained without further attention

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Only call EMS if the subject loses consciousness

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Transfer the subject immediately without documentation

Question 4

Which of the following would most justify an officer's use of deadly force?

Accepted Answer

A subject armed with a knife charges at an officer from close range

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A subject verbally threatens the officer but is 50 feet away and unarmed

Answer

A subject runs away after committing a minor theft

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A subject refuses to show identification

Question 5

What does 'totality of circumstances' mean in a use of force evaluation?

Accepted Answer

All facts and circumstances known to the officer at the time of the incident are considered together

Answer

Only the final action of the officer is considered

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Only the suspect's prior record is reviewed

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The evaluation focuses solely on the officer's training record

Question 6

The 'duty to intervene' requires officers to:

Accepted Answer

Step in to stop another officer who is using clearly excessive or unjustified force

Answer

Use force in all situations where a crime is occurring

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Report misconduct only after the end of a shift

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Avoid interfering with a senior officer's actions

Question 7

What is the primary reason warning shots are generally prohibited by most law enforcement agencies?

Accepted Answer

They create an uncontrolled projectile danger to bystanders and are tactically unsound

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They are too expensive

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They alert the media to incidents

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They reduce officer morale