POST - Peace Officer Standards and Training Arrest and Control Techniques Questions and Answers

Question 1

An officer uses a firm arm-bar takedown on a subject who was actively resisting arrest but not armed.
The subject later complains of excessive force.
According to the precedent set in Graham v.
Connor, the officer's actions will be judged based on what standard?

Accepted Answer

The objective reasonableness from the perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene.

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The subjective intent and motivation of the officer at the time.

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The severity of the injuries sustained by the subject.

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The 20/20 vision of hindsight during a court review.

Question 2

What is the primary tactical reason for double-locking handcuffs after they have been applied to a subject?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the handcuffs from tightening and to make them more difficult to defeat.

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To signal to other officers that the subject has been fully searched.

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To make it more difficult for the subject to pick the single lock.

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To increase the subject's discomfort and encourage verbal compliance.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose and scope of a 'search incident to lawful arrest'?

Accepted Answer

A thorough search of the arrestee's person and the area within their immediate control to find weapons or evidence.

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A limited pat-down of the outer clothing to search only for weapons.

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A complete search of the arrestee's entire vehicle, regardless of where they were arrested.

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A cursory visual inspection of the arrestee for any obvious signs of contraband.

Question 4

An officer is attempting to control a resistant subject who is standing. To effectively take the subject to the ground with minimal effort and risk of injury, the officer should focus on disrupting the subject's:

Accepted Answer

Center of balance.

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Line of sight.

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Breathing pattern.

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Verbal communication.

Question 5

In a typical use of force model, which of the following is an example of 'hard empty hand control'?

Accepted Answer

Delivering a knee strike to a subject's thigh to stop their resistance.

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Applying a wrist lock to guide a subject's hands behind their back.

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Drawing a firearm and holding it at a low-ready position.

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Using a firm grip on a subject's arm to escort them.

Question 6

During a physical struggle, a subject grabs for the officer's holstered handgun. What should be the officer's immediate and primary action?

Accepted Answer

Trap the subject's hand against the holster with their own hand and body weight, then create an angle.

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Immediately create distance by pushing away from the subject.

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Attempt to de-escalate the situation verbally.

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Apply a pain compliance technique to the subject's neck or head.