Question 1

A(n) voice is when an officer gives orders, rather than making requests, and speaks in a more vibrant voice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) voice is when an officer gives...

Question 2

Less-lethal weapons are incapable of deadly force.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Police officers who have used their weapons may be dogged by depression and despair.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The decision of Graham v. Connor requires examinations of excessive nondeadly force to be judged by which amendment?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Fourth Amendment 
B)  the Fifth Amendment 
C)  the Seventh Amendment 
D)  the Ninth Amendment 
A)  the Fourth Amendment 
B)  the Fifth Amendment 
C)  the Seventh Amendment 
D)  the Ninth Amendment

Question 5

Oleoresin capsicum is also known as

Accepted Answer

A)  pepper spray. 
B)  a Combined Tactical System (CTS). 
C)  a Conducted Energy Device (CE
D) . 
D)  mace. 
A)  pepper spray. 
B)  a Combined Tactical System (CTS). 
C)  a Conducted Energy Device (CE
D) . 
D)  mace.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the three factors that, according to the Supreme Court, should be used to decide what a reasonable officer would do?

Accepted Answer

A)  the weather and visibility 
B)  the severity of the crime 
C)  whether the suspect is resisting or attempting to flee 
D)  whether the suspect poses a threat 
A)  the weather and visibility 
B)  the severity of the crime 
C)  whether the suspect is resisting or attempting to flee 
D)  whether the suspect poses a threat

Question 7

It is easy to distinguish psychological pressure from abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The level of force that officers use is closely linked to the type of training used in their department.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

How does female officersʹ approach to force differ from male officersʹ approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Female officers are less likely to use physical force. 
B)  Female officers are more likely to use chemical weapons. 
C)  Female officers are less likely to use firearms. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Female officers are less likely to use physical force. 
B)  Female officers are more likely to use chemical weapons. 
C)  Female officers are less likely to use firearms. 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

Match the suspect action in the left-hand column, which escalates along the use-of-force continuum, with the officer
response in the right-hand column.
-Column 1: compliant
Column 2: cooperative controls

Accepted Answer

cooperativ

Question 11

FBI agents are encouraged to fire warning shots.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If an officer forcibly subdued a subject, it would be expected that the officer used

Accepted Answer

A)  typical verbal commands or strong directive language. 
B)  minimal physical force or force combined with commands. 
C)  hands, chemical agents, baton, gun, or other special tactics or weapons. 
D)  lethal or deadly force (even if the suspect was not killed). 
A)  typical verbal commands or strong directive language. 
B)  minimal physical force or force combined with commands. 
C)  hands, chemical agents, baton, gun, or other special tactics or weapons. 
D)  lethal or deadly force (even if the suspect was not killed).

Question 13

The force factor is

Accepted Answer

A)  the standard amount of force that should be used in any situation. 
B)  the level of force used by the police relative to the suspectʹs resistance. 
C)  one of seven factors used to judge a use -of-force incident. 
D)  the main cause of injuries to both police and suspects. 
A)  the standard amount of force that should be used in any situation. 
B)  the level of force used by the police relative to the suspectʹs resistance. 
C)  one of seven factors used to judge a use -of-force incident. 
D)  the main cause of injuries to both police and suspects.

Question 14

The following ruling came about due to which court case? ʺUse of deadly force to prevent the escape of all felony suspects, whatever the circumstances, is constitutionally unreasonable.ʺ

Accepted Answer

A)  the case of Rodney King 
B)  Tennessee v. Garner 
C)  Scott v. Harris 
D)  Miranda v. Arizona 
A)  the case of Rodney King 
B)  Tennessee v. Garner 
C)  Scott v. Harris 
D)  Miranda v. Arizona

Question 15

In a suicide by cop situation, one suggested approach is to contain the area but not make the containment too tight, which might precipitate a deadly confrontation with the suicidal individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to the federal deadly force policy, agents may only use deadly force in defense of life: the suspectʹs, the agentʹs, or othersʹ.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Place the levels of force in order from the least to the greatest, with A being the least force and G being the greatest force.
-Column 1: using force capable of killing the suspect
Column 2: G

Accepted Answer

The answer of Place the levels of force in order...

Question 18

Explain the relationship between suspect action and officer response in the use -of-force continuum.

Accepted Answer

Students should note that as the suspect

Question 19

Which of these actions is not generally considered to be an option in the use of force continuum?

Accepted Answer

A)  threatening with or using chemical or pepper spray 
B)  threatening with or using a gun 
C)  threatening with or using waterboarding 
D)  threatening with or using a baton 
A)  threatening with or using chemical or pepper spray 
B)  threatening with or using a gun 
C)  threatening with or using waterboarding 
D)  threatening with or using a baton

Question 20

Place the levels of force in order from the least to the greatest, with A being the least force and G being the greatest force.
-Column 1: causing pain without lasting physical injury
Column 2: E

Accepted Answer

The answer of Place the levels of force in order...

A(n) voice is when an officer gives orders, rather than making requests, and speaks in a more vibrant voice.

Less-lethal weapons are incapable of deadly force.

Police officers who have used their weapons may be dogged by depression and despair.

The decision of Graham v. Connor requires examinations of excessive nondeadly force to be judged by which amendment?

Oleoresin capsicum is also known as

Which of the following is NOT one of the three factors that, according to the Supreme Court, should be used to decide what a reasonable officer would do?

It is easy to distinguish psychological pressure from abuse.

The level of force that officers use is closely linked to the type of training used in their department.

How does female officersʹ approach to force differ from male officersʹ approach?

Match the suspect action in the left-hand column, which escalates along the use-of-force continuum, with the officer response in the right-hand column. -Column 1: compliant Column 2: cooperative controls

FBI agents are encouraged to fire warning shots.

If an officer forcibly subdued a subject, it would be expected that the officer used

The force factor is

The following ruling came about due to which court case? ʺUse of deadly force to prevent the escape of all felony suspects, whatever the circumstances, is constitutionally unreasonable.ʺ

In a suicide by cop situation, one suggested approach is to contain the area but not make the containment too tight, which might precipitate a deadly confrontation with the suicidal individual.

According to the federal deadly force policy, agents may only use deadly force in defense of life: the suspectʹs, the agentʹs, or othersʹ.

Place the levels of force in order from the least to the greatest, with A being the least force and G being the greatest force. -Column 1: using force capable of killing the suspect Column 2: G

Explain the relationship between suspect action and officer response in the use -of-force continuum.

Which of these actions is not generally considered to be an option in the use of force continuum?

Place the levels of force in order from the least to the greatest, with A being the least force and G being the greatest force. -Column 1: causing pain without lasting physical injury Column 2: E

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A(n) voice is when an officer gives orders, rather than making requests, and speaks in a more vibrant voice.

Less-lethal weapons are incapable of deadly force.

Police officers who have used their weapons may be dogged by depression and despair.

The decision of Graham v. Connor requires examinations of excessive nondeadly force to be judged by which amendment?

Oleoresin capsicum is also known as

Which of the following is NOT one of the three factors that, according to the Supreme Court, should be used to decide what a reasonable officer would do?

It is easy to distinguish psychological pressure from abuse.

The level of force that officers use is closely linked to the type of training used in their department.

How does female officersʹ approach to force differ from male officersʹ approach?

Match the suspect action in the left-hand column, which escalates along the use-of-force continuum, with the officer response in the right-hand column. -Column 1: compliant Column 2: cooperative controls

FBI agents are encouraged to fire warning shots.

If an officer forcibly subdued a subject, it would be expected that the officer used

The force factor is

The following ruling came about due to which court case? ʺUse of deadly force to prevent the escape of all felony suspects, whatever the circumstances, is constitutionally unreasonable.ʺ

In a suicide by cop situation, one suggested approach is to contain the area but not make the containment too tight, which might precipitate a deadly confrontation with the suicidal individual.

According to the federal deadly force policy, agents may only use deadly force in defense of life: the suspectʹs, the agentʹs, or othersʹ.

Place the levels of force in order from the least to the greatest, with A being the least force and G being the greatest force. -Column 1: using force capable of killing the suspect Column 2: G

Explain the relationship between suspect action and officer response in the use -of-force continuum.

Which of these actions is not generally considered to be an option in the use of force continuum?

Place the levels of force in order from the least to the greatest, with A being the least force and G being the greatest force. -Column 1: causing pain without lasting physical injury Column 2: E

Origins and Evolution of American Policing

Policing in American Context

Law Enforcement Agencies and Their Organization

Becoming a COP

Police Sub-Culture

Police Discretion and Behavior

Core Police Functions

Community Policing and Community Involvement

Policing in the Modern ERA

Policing and the Law

Civil Liability and Accountability

Deviance, Ethics, and Professionalism

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