MTA Use of Force

Question 1

The legal standard established in Graham v. Connor (1989) for evaluating police use of force is based on:

Accepted Answer

Objective reasonableness from the perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene

Answer

Graham v. Connor held that use of force must be judged by the 'objective reasonableness' standard under the Fourth Amendment, not the officer's subjective intent.

Question 2

Under Tennessee v. Garner (1985), an officer may use deadly force to stop a fleeing suspect only if:

Accepted Answer

The officer has probable cause to believe the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious physical injury

Answer

Tennessee v. Garner limits deadly force against fleeing suspects to situations where the officer has probable cause to believe the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious physical injury.

Question 3

Which of the following best defines the Use of Force Continuum?

Accepted Answer

A framework that guides officers in selecting force options proportional to the level of resistance encountered

Answer

The Use of Force Continuum is a framework that outlines escalating force options matched to a subject's level of resistance, guiding officers to use proportional responses.

Question 4

An MTA Police officer is confronted by a suspect who is actively resisting arrest but has not displayed a weapon. Which force option is generally most appropriate at this stage?

Accepted Answer

Soft empty-hand control techniques

Answer

Active resistance without a weapon typically calls for soft empty-hand control techniques, which are proportional to the level of resistance without escalating to more serious force.

Question 5

De-escalation in policing refers to:

Accepted Answer

Using tactics and communication strategies to reduce the intensity of a situation and minimize the need for force

Answer

De-escalation involves using communication, time, and tactics to reduce tension and resolve situations with the least force necessary.

MTA - Police Exam Practice Test

MTA - Police Exam Practice Test

MTA Use of Force