NC BLET S.C.A.T. QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
What is the recommended reactionary distance - ANS5-6 ft
If a subject goes for your weapon, as an LEO this makes it a - ANSdeadly force situation
3 spray patterns - ANS1. 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 - ANS36 inches or less
What court case established the "reasonableness" standard for LEO use of force? - ANSGraham
vs. Connor
Force options - ANSnon-deadly force, and deadly force
When it comes to deciding on the amount and method of force, what is the most important
factor? - ANSThe immediacy of the threat
Reasonableness must be judged from - ANSthe perspective of a reasonable officer
Decisions must be based on - ANSthe totality of the circumstances
, Reasonableness is determined by - ANSall the surrounding circumstances that caused the officer
to make the decision on the use of force
Force Factors/Variables - ANSa. 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? - ANSIn 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 - ANSa. Zone 1- directly in front
b. Zone 2- 45' off either front shoulder
c. Zone 3- directly to the side of each shoulder
ANSWERS.
What is the recommended reactionary distance - ANS5-6 ft
If a subject goes for your weapon, as an LEO this makes it a - ANSdeadly force situation
3 spray patterns - ANS1. 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 - ANS36 inches or less
What court case established the "reasonableness" standard for LEO use of force? - ANSGraham
vs. Connor
Force options - ANSnon-deadly force, and deadly force
When it comes to deciding on the amount and method of force, what is the most important
factor? - ANSThe immediacy of the threat
Reasonableness must be judged from - ANSthe perspective of a reasonable officer
Decisions must be based on - ANSthe totality of the circumstances
, Reasonableness is determined by - ANSall the surrounding circumstances that caused the officer
to make the decision on the use of force
Force Factors/Variables - ANSa. 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? - ANSIn 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 - ANSa. Zone 1- directly in front
b. Zone 2- 45' off either front shoulder
c. Zone 3- directly to the side of each shoulder
