Idaho POST Exam Solved Correctly To
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Define a reactive use of force: CORRECT ANSWERS Staff must react, time does not
allow them to disengage
Define a planned use of force: CORRECT ANSWERS Staff has time to prepare and
respond.
Use only enough force to:
Gain _____ of the situation
Protect _____, _____ and others
Stop or prevent _______
Prevent serious ______ ______
Ensure good ______ and _____ CORRECT ANSWERS Control
staff, offenders
escapes
property damage
order, security
What are the 6 levels of the Use of Force Continuum? CORRECT ANSWERS Level I:
Presence
Level II: Verbal
Level III: Escort or Directional Force
Level IV: Physical Control, OC Spray
Level V: Serious Physical Control
Level VI: Lethal
What level and above of the Use of Force Continuum requires documentation?
CORRECT ANSWERS Level III
What are some prohibited acts for use of force?
Excessive _____
______ Punishment
_______ an offender so force appears justified
________ (H)
Use of ____ or ____ devices while an offender is restrained or controlled. CORRECT
ANSWERS Force
Corporal
Provoking
Harassment
Chemicals, Electronic
Score A+ 2025
Define a reactive use of force: CORRECT ANSWERS Staff must react, time does not
allow them to disengage
Define a planned use of force: CORRECT ANSWERS Staff has time to prepare and
respond.
Use only enough force to:
Gain _____ of the situation
Protect _____, _____ and others
Stop or prevent _______
Prevent serious ______ ______
Ensure good ______ and _____ CORRECT ANSWERS Control
staff, offenders
escapes
property damage
order, security
What are the 6 levels of the Use of Force Continuum? CORRECT ANSWERS Level I:
Presence
Level II: Verbal
Level III: Escort or Directional Force
Level IV: Physical Control, OC Spray
Level V: Serious Physical Control
Level VI: Lethal
What level and above of the Use of Force Continuum requires documentation?
CORRECT ANSWERS Level III
What are some prohibited acts for use of force?
Excessive _____
______ Punishment
_______ an offender so force appears justified
________ (H)
Use of ____ or ____ devices while an offender is restrained or controlled. CORRECT
ANSWERS Force
Corporal
Provoking
Harassment
Chemicals, Electronic