Defensive Tactics (DT) Subject Control Practice Exam

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• During most arrests, what level of resistance do subjects show?
• What principle is used to assess whether force by an officer was appropriate?
• Which element of an arrest specifically describes the officer's intent to take the person into custody?
• Which of the following best describes the role of de-escalation opportunities in force decisions?
• How should use-of-force decisions be documented in a police report to meet legal standards?
• What is the primary purpose of the Defensive Tactics Subject Control program?
• Choke holds are considered
• An officer is actively fighting a subject and uses strikes and takedowns to effectuate an arrest. What is the level of force used by the officer according to the MCOLES subject control continuum?
• Active resistance is defined as
• If a subject is fully compliant and in handcuffs, is taser use permissible?
• Which of the following is NOT an authorized reason to use nondeadly force?
• What is the appropriate response when a subject becomes unresponsive during restraint?
• Which statement about compliance controls is true?
• During framing, what is the correct answer about arm angle?
• Who should upload evidence to evidencesync.com?
• Which of the following is included in Last Resort weapons?
• The ___ amount of governmental intrusion occurs at the narrow end of the subject control continuum.
• How is deadly force distinguished from non-deadly force in defensive tactics?
• Should you use verbal commands during fusion handcuffing?
• Which of the following is one of the five elements of an arrest?
• What should be documented after a DT incident to ensure accountability?
• In safety protocol, when is it appropriate to disengage and put distance between you and a suspect?
• What does the concept of 'time, distance, and shielding' describe in defensive tactics safety?
• Which term describes the most extreme level of force used when a subject is actively trying to harm the officer?
• A subject is actively fighting an officer. What is the level of resistance according to the MCOLES subject control continuum?
• An officer uses pressure points to effectuate an arrest. What is the level of force according to the MCOLES subject control continuum?
• Define the Use-of-Force Continuum and its purpose in DT.
• Which principle best aligns with safe defensive tactics practice?
• Why is it important to preserve safety during escalation by providing warnings and opportunities to comply?
• Which of the following indicates that a subject poses an imminent threat?
• According to the material, is it permissible to use pressure points to extract a noncompliant subject from a vehicle?
• How should DT training address biases and cultural sensitivity?
• Which container should be used for disposing of used taser probes?
• Under what conditions may deadly force be used on a prisoner who is escaping?
• Which level of force corresponds to using strikes and takedowns during an arrest?
• Passive Resistance Example
• If a person is not compliant in a vehicle, can pressure points be used to extract them from the vehicle?
• Which term indicates the most extreme subject action on the chart?
• A person goes dead weight after failing to comply with commands. What is the level of resistance according to the MCOLES subject control continuum?
• Which practices help a DT officer manage fatigue and maintain readiness during long shifts?
• Which of the following is one of the five life-threatening felonies?
• When can you use a choke hold?
• A subject is holding the officer in a chokehold and is actively trying to kill him. What is the level of force according to the MCOLES subject control continuum?
• The majority of officer-subject contacts involving resistance are toward which end of the continuum?
• Which is the first level of subject action on the Totality of the circumstances chart?
• Which statement correctly describes control positions in DT?
• Which is the fifth level of subject action on the Totality of the circumstances chart?
• Immediately after applying handcuffs to a suspect who is under arrest, you should perform which action?
• Which scenario is prohibited for taser use?
• What is the role of documentation and reporting after a DT incident?
• Which statement is a common misconception about defensive tactics (DT) training?
• Which statement best defines a chokehold?
• A taser probe is stuck in a subject. It is not stuck in a sensitive area. Can an officer pull them out?
• Which technique is not an example of compliance control?
• In a use-of-force incident report, should the enforcement taser log be added?
• Non deadly force can include what kind of tactics?
• What should be considered before deploying any impact tool (e.g., OC spray, taser, baton)?
• What is positional asphyxia and why is it a risk in restraint situations?
• Which item is an example of an intermediate weapon?
• Should we go into great detail about our use of force in our reports?
• What does the 4th amendment say about use of force? (Graham V. Connor?)
• Name three de-escalation techniques commonly taught in DT training.
• Which action best describes Active Resistance?
• In DT holds, which statement best captures the safety approach?
• When can intermediate weapons be used?
• When performing wrist lock handcuffing, which body part goes into the suspect's shoulder?
• Under which conditions may intermediate weapons be used?
• In a fight where an opponent produces a knife, what should you address first?
• When are verbal warnings used in deadly force situations?
• Which action should be prioritized to maintain officer safety during an arrest?
• The widest part of the continuum depicts which combination of resistance and intrusion?
• Which of the following is an example of an intermediate weapon?
• The term WEAPONS OF NECESSITY are
• What is the second officer response on the Totality of the circumstances chart?
• When approaching to handcuff, what should you have in your hands?
• What is the department's policy on neck restraints in general?
• Which of the following is an example of a pre-fight indicator?
• Graham v. Connor is used to judge an officer's use of force.
• How do environmental factors (lighting, noise, weather) influence DT decision-making?
• Compliance control (Examples) includes
• What is the role of verbal commands in the DT decision-making process?
• What is the required approach to documenting use of force?
• If a subject has a blank stare and is clenching his fist, what is the level of resistance?
• What does RCAT stand for?
• Inactive Resistance Example
• What is the primary outcome of a well-conducted post-incident debriefing?
• Which is the fourth level of subject action on the Totality of the circumstances chart?
• Who should we avoid tasing?
• What is dynamic risk assessment in a DT scenario?
• List two medical considerations to monitor after any force incident.
• Which statement is true about nondeadly force?
• Physical control (Examples) consist of
• Which principle best describes the criteria for using non-deadly force?
• Which statement about the level of force on the continuum is accurate?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of compliance controls?
• Who is the first person we alert when we report use of force?
• Which statement best reflects the recommended approach to managing noncompliant subjects during a disturbance arrest?
• Which term describes using the balance between the force used and the threat posed?
• Which of the following is not a core element of the use-of-force continuum?
• What legal standard guides a DT officer's use of force?
• Which is the second level of subject action on the Totality of the circumstances chart?
• In striking technique, a vertical target should be struck ______; a horizontal target should be struck ______.
• What step should generally occur to inform the suspect of their rights during an arrest?
• What standard does the court use to determine whether force was objectively reasonable?
• How should an officer handle cross-cultural communication during a tense encounter?
• What is the purpose of scenario-based testing in a defensive tactics program?
• How does a defensive tactics program typically measure effectiveness and accountability?
• What does the 'escape routes and cover' concept involve in defensive tactics?
• Which is the third level of subject action on the Totality of the circumstances chart?
• An officer is compliantly handcuffing a subject. What is the level of force used by the officer according to the MCOLES subject control continuum?
• Identify one risk associated with prone restraints and how it is mitigated.
• Which officer response is designed to secure compliance without applying physical force?
• When must be create a BlueTeam report after using force? What type of force?
• Which approach best addresses soft signs of resistance in a defensive tactics scenario?
• A subject pushes/pulls away from the officer. What level of resistance according to the MCOLES subject control continuum?
• Which term describes verbal resistance and jaw/hand clenching?
• A person is doused in flammable material. Should you tase them?
• Which scenario would trigger a BlueTeam report?
• Should you document all use of force?
• What should be included in a description of the outcomes of force used during an incident?
• Explain the concept of 'reasonableness' in a use-of-force scenario.
• Post-incident care and training emphasis includes which element?
• What is a chokehold?
• Can you tase someone driving a moving vehicle?
• Which option is not an indicator of a subject under the influence or experiencing a mental health crisis?
• According to the MCOLES subject control continuum, what level of force is used when an officer deploys a taser on a subject?
• In DT practice, de-escalation primarily aims to achieve which outcome?
• What is the first officer response on the Totality of the circumstances chart?
• What are the department approved neck restraints?
• Which of the following is a department-approved takedown?
• Which statement about the management of use-of-force options is most accurate?
• Which condition does NOT require immediate medical aid according to the guidelines?
• Active resistance is characterized by which behavior?
• Which action is recommended for safety regarding medical evaluation after force incidents?
• Deadly force (Examples) include
• What is the purpose of a post-incident review?
• What is the purpose of safeguarding against positional injuries during restraint?
• Which listed life-threatening felony clearly involves a weapon?
• How should you grab a weapon (whether it be yours or someone elses)?
• What is a safe handling principle for securing a subject’s hands?
• How would you best describe debriefing in a post-incident context?
• What is deadly force?
• When may deadly force be exercised?
• Deadly force must be
• What are the three core elements of the use-of-force continuum used by many agencies?
• Which distance is listed as the ideal distance for interviewing?
• What is the third officer response on the Totality of the circumstances chart?
• Which option is a listed officer response on the chart?
• What is meant by control positions in DT?
• What does EMD stand for?
• What is the difference between 'de-escalation' and 'containment' in DT practice?
• What official order governs use of force in a law enforcement agency?
• What is the purpose of post-incident medical checks for the subject?
• Where is the target area for an upper body strike when face strikes are not justified?
• What is the purpose of disturbance arrest scenario training in defensive tactics?
• Armed robbery and attempted armed robbery are listed as life-threatening felonies.
• What is the correct safety protocol for removing a taser probe that is not in a sensitive area?
• What is the importance of mental health awareness in DT?
• A person is squirming around on the ground and is not a threat. Can you punish them with a taser?
• Passive resistance is characterized by which behavior?
• Officer presence/Verbal commands involve
• Which statement about de-escalation tactics is true?
• What role does training play in mitigating the effects of stress exposure in DT?
• Control is established when
• After removing taser probes from someone's body, what container should they be placed in?
• What is the ideal distance between you and a subject when interviewing them?
• If a subject shows distress after a force incident, what is an appropriate action?
• Which statement is accurate about taser use?
• Which of the following is NOT a commonly taught de-escalation technique?
• When you approach a suspect to handcuff them, what should be in your hands?
• Who can remove taser probes lodged in someone's neck, throat, face, or groin?
• In incident documentation for use of force, which statement is best?
• What remains true throughout GST trap and roll?
• Which statement best describes the role of de-escalation when feasible?
• The widest part of the subject control continuum depicts the ___ amount of resistance and the ___ amount of governmental intrusion.
• Which of the following is NOT an element of an arrest?
• What is the purpose of a force option for 'cooperative control'?
• What is the impact of time and distance on escalation management?
• Describe the concept of 'intervals of control' in DT.
• Where should the head be located when putting someone in a head and arm control takedown as you take them down to the ground?
• A pop up is used to
• A suspect complains of an injury. When should you render medical aid?
• Intermediate controls (Examples) include
• Why are personal safety and scene safety foundational in Defensive Tactics (DT)?
• An officer points his gun and shoots at a subject. What is the level of force used?
• Explain why search and seizure safety is relevant to DT holds and control.
• Which area is a target for upper body strikes when face strikes are not justified?
• Dead weight and failure to comply with verbal commands is an example of which resistance?
• Should the enforcement taser log be added to your report in a use of force incident?
• You arrest and handcuff a subject for a warrant. He is fully compliant. Can you tase him in handcuffs?
• What does "double-locking" handcuffs accomplish?
• What is the fourth officer response on the Totality of the circumstances chart?
• Which statement about weapons of necessity is true?
• Which end of the continuum is associated with the greatest intrusion?
• What are the ethical obligations of officers when force is used?
• How does stress exposure affect accuracy and decision-making in DT?
• Last Resort weapons are
• During framing, should the arms be inside 90 degrees to maintain control and prepare for a takedown?
• Where on the body can officers not remove taser probes?
• Which term describes the level just before Deadly Force/Assault?
• Why is continuing to communicate during force escalation important?
• Why is constant awareness of surroundings critical for DT deployments?
• Active aggression is best described as
• Deadly force assault refers to using force to an officer or any other person with the intent to cause great bodily harm or death.
• Which statement best describes the role of time and distance in disengagement planning?
• In terms of safety, which situation is avoided for taser use?
• From a safety perspective, which approach best supports a safe vehicle stop?
• Why are body-worn cameras valuable in defensive tactics incidents?
• In deciding to continue a takedown or disengage, which factor is most important?
• Which practices contribute to accountability in a defensive tactics program?
• Name a nonverbal cue officers should be aware of during encounters as part of de-escalation.
• Intermediate weapons are
• What is the role of equipment maintenance and inspection in defensive tactics safety?
• Which item should be documented in a use-of-force incident narrative?
• Which statement best describes why DT personnel maintain situational awareness?
• When force is used, when must we render medical aid?
• Which of the following is a listed life-threatening felony?
• Which statement best describes 'Officer presence/verbal directions' in the context of arrest control?
• Which statement is true about arm position during framing?
• Passive resistance is defined as
• Which of the following is not a subject action on the Totality of the circumstances chart?
• DT training addresses compassion fatigue and maintains effectiveness through which measures?
• Which concept describes using the minimum amount of force necessary to safely control a subject?
• Which factor most influences the choice of force option in a DT scenario?
• Which of the following are examples of intermediate weapons?