NC BLET S.C.A.T., Subject Control/Arrest Techniques S.C.A.T Exam |Question and Answers| 100% Correct

NC BLET S.C.A.T., Subject Control/Arrest Techniques S.C.A.T Exam |Question and Answers| 100% Correct What is the recommended reactionary distance *Ans* 5-6 ft If a subject goes for your weapon, as an LEO this makes it a *Ans* deadly force situation 3 spray patterns *Ans* 1. 1 person - circle toward face 2. crowds - horizontal 3. animals - vertical along the snout OC spray can cause damage to the eyes at a distance of *Ans* 36 inches or less What court case established the "reasonableness" standard for LEO use of force? *Ans* Graham vs. Connor Force options *Ans* non-deadly force, and deadly force When it comes to deciding on the amount and method of force, what is the most important factor? *Ans* The immediacy of the threat Reasonableness must be judged from *Ans* the perspective of a reasonable officer Decisions must be based on *Ans* the totality of the circumstances Reasonableness is determined by *Ans* all the surrounding circumstances that caused the officer to make the decision on the use of force Force Factors/Variables *Ans* a. subject behavior b. totality of the circumstances c. environmental conditions d. reaction time/distance from subject e. multiple subjects/ officer f. size & gender of officer/suspect g. skill level of officer h. apparent skill level of suspect i. age of suspect/officer j. injury or exhaustion k. weapon availability l. availability of alternative actions m. previous knowledge of suspect What do you need in a use of force report? *Ans* In Narrative: 1) Assessment of initial call 2) Observations made during call (nature of call and information from dispatcher) 3) *Actions taken described in detail choice of force options and what was done/said after control gained 4) Summary of encounter (document events following arrest) Reactionary Positioning Zones *Ans* a. Zone 1- directly in front b. Zone 2- 45' off either front shoulder c. Zone 3- directly to the side of each shoulder d. Zone 4- 45' off either rear shoulder/escort position e. Zone 5- directly behind Pressure Points are applied by *Ans* finger-tip pressure or sudden penetration Pressure Point methods *Ans* Hypoglossal- approximately one inch forward of the mandible jaw angle and one inch under the ja