PC 832 - PC 832 Arrest and Firearms Course Arrest and Control Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

An officer is applying handcuffs to a compliant arrestee. Which of the following is a critical safety step that must be performed immediately after the handcuffs are applied?

Accepted Answer

Double-locking the handcuffs to prevent tightening.

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Conducting a full search of the arrestee's property.

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Reading the arrestee their Miranda rights.

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Placing the arrestee in the patrol vehicle.

Question 2

According to California Penal Code § 835a, when is a peace officer justified in using deadly force?

Accepted Answer

When the officer reasonably believes it is necessary to defend against an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury.

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To apprehend any fleeing felon.

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Whenever a suspect is armed with any weapon.

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To prevent a suspect from escaping custody for any public offense.

Question 3

An officer observes a subject who is verbally non-compliant and is tensing their muscles to prevent being handcuffed. This level of resistance is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Active resistance

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Passive resistance

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Assaultive resistance

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Deadly force resistance

Question 4

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the proper application of de-escalation techniques in a potential use-of-force situation?

Accepted Answer

Creating distance, using verbal persuasion, and requesting a crisis intervention unit for a person in a mental health crisis.

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Immediately using a control hold on a subject who is yelling but not advancing.

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Drawing a firearm as a primary tactic to gain compliance from an unarmed, distressed individual.

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Ignoring the subject's verbal statements and escalating directly to physical force.

Question 5

During PC 832 training, students are required to demonstrate competency in several physical arrest methods. Which of the following is NOT a required skill evaluation for the arrest and control portion?

Accepted Answer

Firearms qualification

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Searching techniques

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Handcuffing techniques

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Control holds and takedowns

Question 6

Under Penal Code § 841, a person making an arrest must inform the arrestee of the intent, cause, and authority for the arrest. An exception to this requirement exists when:

Accepted Answer

The arrest is made during nighttime hours.

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The arrestee is a juvenile.

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The offense is only an infraction.

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The arrestee is pursued immediately after the commission of an offense.