OPOTA Defensive Tactics and Use of Force 5

Question 1

Under Tennessee v. Garner, when may an officer use deadly force to stop a fleeing suspect?

Accepted Answer

When there is probable cause that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious physical harm to the officer or others

Answer

Garner allows deadly force against a fleeing suspect only if he poses a significant threat of death or serious physical injury, with a warning given when feasible.

Question 2

Why do most Ohio agency policies prohibit or strongly restrict warning shots?

Accepted Answer

The round can strike an unintended person and the officer remains responsible for every round fired

Answer

Every round fired carries a risk to bystanders, and officers are accountable for where each round goes.

Question 3

Under the Ohio Collaborative standards, when may an officer use a chokehold?

Accepted Answer

Only when deadly force would be authorized

Answer

Ohio's statewide standard prohibits chokeholds except in situations where deadly force is justified.

Question 4

When handcuffing a subject, why should the officer check the fit and double-lock the cuffs?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the cuffs from tightening and causing injury

Answer

Double-locking prevents the cuffs from ratcheting tighter and reduces the risk of nerve injury.

Question 5

When using an expandable baton on a resisting subject, which target area is generally prohibited unless deadly force is justified?

Accepted Answer

The head and neck

Answer

Strikes to the head and neck can cause death or serious injury, so they are treated as deadly force.

(OPOTA) Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Practice Test

(OPOTA) Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Practice Test

OPOTA Defensive Tactics and Use of Force 5