BCOT- firing range EXAM WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
Explain OCGA 16-3-21 - ANSWER-I can use deadly force to prevent serious bodily injury or death
to myself or others. I can also use deadly force to prevent the commission of a FORCIBLE
FELONY (rape, murder, etc)
Explain OCGA 17-4-20 - ANSWER-When the officer reasonably believes that the subject poses
an immediate threat of physical violence to the officers or others, and that violence will cause
great bodily harm or death.
To prevent the escape of a suspected felon who is a significant threat.
Can you be issued a weapon off duty? - ANSWER-Yes, but only in writing by your WARDEN.
What is the GDC mission statement - ANSWER-To protect Georgians by operating secure
facilities and providing opportunities for offender rehabilitation.
Non-deadly force - ANSWER-force that, when used, is not likely to result in serious bodily injury
or death
Deadly Force - ANSWER-force likely to cause death or great bodily harm
Serious Bodily Injury - ANSWER-bodily injury that involves a substantial risk of death; protracted
unconsciousness; extreme physical pain; protracted or obvious disfigurement; or protracted loss
or substantial impairment of a function of a bodily member, organ or mental faculty
, Forcible Felony - ANSWER-any felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or
violence against any person. (Murder, rape)
Objectively Reasonable - ANSWER-A reasonably prudent and cautious person would find an
officer's actions reasonable under the circumstances.
12 peers with similar backgrounds and experience must agree with your actions.
Force used by a correctional officer to control an unruly offender shall not exceed that which is
required to maintain positive control. Only allowed _______________ of force above what the
situation requires. - ANSWER-1 level
good faith - ANSWER-The actions of the officer must be made with the sole intent of discharging
their duty to prevent the escape. Any other intent on the part of the officer will eliminate their
defense of good faith.
Incident Report packages should include: - ANSWER-An incident report, marked as use of force/
use of weapon
Use of force supplement report
All witness statements
DR report
Pre-requisites for deadly force: - ANSWER-Has the ability to harm- EVERYONE has the ability
Has opportunity to harm- close to you, has a weapon, threatening, etc
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
Explain OCGA 16-3-21 - ANSWER-I can use deadly force to prevent serious bodily injury or death
to myself or others. I can also use deadly force to prevent the commission of a FORCIBLE
FELONY (rape, murder, etc)
Explain OCGA 17-4-20 - ANSWER-When the officer reasonably believes that the subject poses
an immediate threat of physical violence to the officers or others, and that violence will cause
great bodily harm or death.
To prevent the escape of a suspected felon who is a significant threat.
Can you be issued a weapon off duty? - ANSWER-Yes, but only in writing by your WARDEN.
What is the GDC mission statement - ANSWER-To protect Georgians by operating secure
facilities and providing opportunities for offender rehabilitation.
Non-deadly force - ANSWER-force that, when used, is not likely to result in serious bodily injury
or death
Deadly Force - ANSWER-force likely to cause death or great bodily harm
Serious Bodily Injury - ANSWER-bodily injury that involves a substantial risk of death; protracted
unconsciousness; extreme physical pain; protracted or obvious disfigurement; or protracted loss
or substantial impairment of a function of a bodily member, organ or mental faculty
, Forcible Felony - ANSWER-any felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or
violence against any person. (Murder, rape)
Objectively Reasonable - ANSWER-A reasonably prudent and cautious person would find an
officer's actions reasonable under the circumstances.
12 peers with similar backgrounds and experience must agree with your actions.
Force used by a correctional officer to control an unruly offender shall not exceed that which is
required to maintain positive control. Only allowed _______________ of force above what the
situation requires. - ANSWER-1 level
good faith - ANSWER-The actions of the officer must be made with the sole intent of discharging
their duty to prevent the escape. Any other intent on the part of the officer will eliminate their
defense of good faith.
Incident Report packages should include: - ANSWER-An incident report, marked as use of force/
use of weapon
Use of force supplement report
All witness statements
DR report
Pre-requisites for deadly force: - ANSWER-Has the ability to harm- EVERYONE has the ability
Has opportunity to harm- close to you, has a weapon, threatening, etc
