FLETC TEST GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is system 1 heuristic thinking? - Answer-Subconscious thinking, fast thinking
What is system 2 critical thinking? - Answer-slow thinking
What is culture? - Answer-The sum of total ways of living including behavioral norms,
linguistic expression, styles of communication, patterns of thinking and values of
groups large enough to be self-sustaining and transmitted over the course of
generations.
What focuses on understanding different cultures to increase effectiveness of police
officers in the field? - Answer-Cultural competency
What is the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with people of
cultures other than one's own? - Answer-Intercultural Communication Competence
procedural justice - Answer-perceived fairness in both the decision making process
adopted by a particular institution and its interactions with participants under its
authority
Four pillars of Procedural Justice - Answer-Neutrality, Respect, Trustworthiness,
Voice
what is a hostile work environment? - Answer-unwelcome conduct,
intimidating/threatening, can involve coworkers or third party
What is quid pro quo? - Answer-"Quid pro quo" is a Latin term meaning "this for
that."
Elements of Sexual Harassment - Answer-1. Unwelcome sexual advances
2. Not desired by the employee (victim)
3. Conduct that creates a hostile or abusive work environment
4. Can arise from either verbal or physical conduct
What is the Civil Rights Act of 1964? - Answer-Law that ended segregation in public
places and banned employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex or national origin
How long do you have to file a complaint regarding sexual harassment? - Answer-45
days
Graham vs. Connor - Answer-Judged from the perspective of a reasonable officer on
the scene rather than the 20/20 vision of hindsight.. *objective reasonableness*
among the totality of circumstances. tense, uncertain and rapidly evolving
, Tennessee vs. Garner - Answer-An officer may not use deadly force unless it is
necessary to prevent the escape of a suspect and the officer has probable cause to
believe that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious bodily injury to
the officer or others.
Scott vs. Harris - Answer-must weigh possibility of threat to use deadly force, went to
Supreme Court, all that matters are if the officers actions were objectively
reasonable
Pre-Assault Indicators - Answer--Verbal statements
-repetitive phrases
-target glancing
-clenching of fists
-assuming a fighting stance
-removal of clothing
-weight shifting
Methods of overcoming unnecessary use of force applications? - Answer-Mental
preparation, react to threat of violence not the actual violence itself, understanding
law and agency policy, reality-based training, belief in mission, physical fitness,
personal appearance
What may cause unnecessary hesitation when an officer uses force? - Answer-
unintended consequences of well-intended training, legal misunderstanding,
psychological inhibitions/resistance to killing, agency policy, learned behavior,
societal expectations, belief in endless lawsuits
Fundamentals of Documenting Use of Force Incident - Answer-Officer Safety
Objective, not subjective
Training and Experience
Matched Description
Basis for Seizure
probable cause
suspects mental/criminal history
size age condition of officer and suspect
number of suspects and officers
pre-assault indicators
Factors that impact use of force - Answer-arousal and anxiety
Factors that influence arousal level - Answer-perceived risk of threat
experience level with threat
fatigue
confidence in skill set
time available to respond
Physical responses to stress - Answer--increased heart rate and blood pressure
-muscle tension
-trembling, sweating, rapid breathing
-loss of fine/complex motor skills
VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is system 1 heuristic thinking? - Answer-Subconscious thinking, fast thinking
What is system 2 critical thinking? - Answer-slow thinking
What is culture? - Answer-The sum of total ways of living including behavioral norms,
linguistic expression, styles of communication, patterns of thinking and values of
groups large enough to be self-sustaining and transmitted over the course of
generations.
What focuses on understanding different cultures to increase effectiveness of police
officers in the field? - Answer-Cultural competency
What is the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with people of
cultures other than one's own? - Answer-Intercultural Communication Competence
procedural justice - Answer-perceived fairness in both the decision making process
adopted by a particular institution and its interactions with participants under its
authority
Four pillars of Procedural Justice - Answer-Neutrality, Respect, Trustworthiness,
Voice
what is a hostile work environment? - Answer-unwelcome conduct,
intimidating/threatening, can involve coworkers or third party
What is quid pro quo? - Answer-"Quid pro quo" is a Latin term meaning "this for
that."
Elements of Sexual Harassment - Answer-1. Unwelcome sexual advances
2. Not desired by the employee (victim)
3. Conduct that creates a hostile or abusive work environment
4. Can arise from either verbal or physical conduct
What is the Civil Rights Act of 1964? - Answer-Law that ended segregation in public
places and banned employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex or national origin
How long do you have to file a complaint regarding sexual harassment? - Answer-45
days
Graham vs. Connor - Answer-Judged from the perspective of a reasonable officer on
the scene rather than the 20/20 vision of hindsight.. *objective reasonableness*
among the totality of circumstances. tense, uncertain and rapidly evolving
, Tennessee vs. Garner - Answer-An officer may not use deadly force unless it is
necessary to prevent the escape of a suspect and the officer has probable cause to
believe that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious bodily injury to
the officer or others.
Scott vs. Harris - Answer-must weigh possibility of threat to use deadly force, went to
Supreme Court, all that matters are if the officers actions were objectively
reasonable
Pre-Assault Indicators - Answer--Verbal statements
-repetitive phrases
-target glancing
-clenching of fists
-assuming a fighting stance
-removal of clothing
-weight shifting
Methods of overcoming unnecessary use of force applications? - Answer-Mental
preparation, react to threat of violence not the actual violence itself, understanding
law and agency policy, reality-based training, belief in mission, physical fitness,
personal appearance
What may cause unnecessary hesitation when an officer uses force? - Answer-
unintended consequences of well-intended training, legal misunderstanding,
psychological inhibitions/resistance to killing, agency policy, learned behavior,
societal expectations, belief in endless lawsuits
Fundamentals of Documenting Use of Force Incident - Answer-Officer Safety
Objective, not subjective
Training and Experience
Matched Description
Basis for Seizure
probable cause
suspects mental/criminal history
size age condition of officer and suspect
number of suspects and officers
pre-assault indicators
Factors that impact use of force - Answer-arousal and anxiety
Factors that influence arousal level - Answer-perceived risk of threat
experience level with threat
fatigue
confidence in skill set
time available to respond
Physical responses to stress - Answer--increased heart rate and blood pressure
-muscle tension
-trembling, sweating, rapid breathing
-loss of fine/complex motor skills
