DPSST DPSST Defensive Tactics

Question 1

Under DPSST use-of-force guidelines, which principle requires that the level of force used be matched to the threat level presented by a subject?

Accepted Answer

Proportionality

Answer

Proportionality requires officers to match the level of force to the threat actually presented by the subject.

Question 2

Which DPSST-recognized control technique is designed to gain compliance through pain without causing injury, using pressure on nerve points?

Accepted Answer

Pain compliance

Answer

Pain compliance techniques use nerve point pressure to gain voluntary compliance while minimizing injury risk.

Question 3

In DPSST training, the 'reactionary gap' refers to the minimum distance an officer should maintain to:

Accepted Answer

React to a sudden attack from a subject

Answer

The reactionary gap is the distance needed to perceive and respond to a sudden physical attack.

Question 4

According to DPSST standards, when is the use of a carotid restraint (neck restraint) generally authorized?

Accepted Answer

When a subject is actively resisting and poses a threat of serious injury

Answer

The carotid restraint is authorized under DPSST standards when a subject is actively resisting and poses a threat of serious injury.

Question 5

DPSST's use-of-force continuum includes which of the following as the lowest level of force?

Accepted Answer

Officer presence

Answer

Officer presence is the lowest level on the use-of-force continuum, as simply being there may gain compliance.

(DPSST) Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Certified Practice Test