FLETC Written Exam #1 questions and correct answers| Newest 2026/2027

FLETC Written Exam #1 questions and correct answers| Newest 2026/2027 Graham v. Connor (1989) Recognized that the right to make an arrest or investigatory stop necessarily carries with it the right to use some degree of physical coercion/threat to affect it. In the course of an arrest or stop is properly analyzed by Fourth Amendment's 'objective reasonableness' standard Graham Factors Severity of crime Whether suspect poses an immediate threat Whether suspect is actively resisting arrest Attempting to evade arrest by flight Additional factors considered when applying standard of Graham v. Connor that may govern the reasonableness of using force # of suspects/# of officers Size, age, condition of officer/suspect Duration of action Whether force applied resulted in injury Previous violent history known to officer at time Use of alcohol/drugs Suspect's mental history known to officer at time Presence of innocent bystanders Availability of officer weapons Range of Reasonableness Officer responses range from: Hesitation---------------Aggressive Tennessee v. Garner (1985) Supreme Court stated it is not reasonable to shoot an unarmed non-dangerous fleeing suspect. Key Elements of Tennessee v. Garner Probable cause Threat Officer not obligated to wait until death or serious bodily harm is occurring If based on totality of circumstance and the officer perceives a threat of such action, a reasonable force option may be used Pre-Assault Indicators Verbal aggression Change in posture Face becomes red, showing teeth, breathing faster Individual ignores you or stares through you Aggression Hands tighten Individual becomes rigid Chin tucked Common Restrictions in Agency Use of Force Policy Use of warning shots Use of maximum force Moving vehicles Exhausting lesser means of force first Physiological Changes triggered when faced with a threat Pounding heart Muscle tension Rapid, shallow breathing Nausea Dizziness Dry mouth Diminished sound Tunnel vision Slow motion time Memory loss Memory distortion