FLETC TEST GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
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
subconscious mind - Answer-determines how officer reacts in tense, uncertain, and
rapidly evolving situation.The real BOSS, fast-moving,long-term memory.
Communicates through feelings and emotions
consious mind - Answer-slow-moving, rational/analytical part of brain, short-term
memory
Perceptual and memory distortion - Answer-Other factors that impact use of force
Two types of attention and what are they? - Answer-selective and global attention.
Global attention is vigilance (situational awareness). Selective attention is focusing
on a particular aspect of your environment
The tempe study is what? - Answer-Action vs. Reaction, principles of perception
processing and reacting apply to officer involved shootings
What is it called when a person fails to notice some stimulus in plain sight? - Answer-
perceptual blindness or inattentional blindness
What is another concept that decision makers can identify a reasonably good option
as the first one they consider? - Answer-Recognition primed decision making
Average trigger pull time - Answer-31/100ths of a second
What is one of the most powerful tools to program the subconscious mind for
success? - Answer-Guided imagery
W.I.N? - Answer-What's Important Now
S.I.R.F? - Answer-severity of crime
Immediacy of threat
Actively Resisting
Flight/evasion
Training to win is about what? - Answer-verbal and non-verbal communication so
your interactions with people are clear, concise and professional. Being able to
VERIFIED ANSWERS
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
subconscious mind - Answer-determines how officer reacts in tense, uncertain, and
rapidly evolving situation.The real BOSS, fast-moving,long-term memory.
Communicates through feelings and emotions
consious mind - Answer-slow-moving, rational/analytical part of brain, short-term
memory
Perceptual and memory distortion - Answer-Other factors that impact use of force
Two types of attention and what are they? - Answer-selective and global attention.
Global attention is vigilance (situational awareness). Selective attention is focusing
on a particular aspect of your environment
The tempe study is what? - Answer-Action vs. Reaction, principles of perception
processing and reacting apply to officer involved shootings
What is it called when a person fails to notice some stimulus in plain sight? - Answer-
perceptual blindness or inattentional blindness
What is another concept that decision makers can identify a reasonably good option
as the first one they consider? - Answer-Recognition primed decision making
Average trigger pull time - Answer-31/100ths of a second
What is one of the most powerful tools to program the subconscious mind for
success? - Answer-Guided imagery
W.I.N? - Answer-What's Important Now
S.I.R.F? - Answer-severity of crime
Immediacy of threat
Actively Resisting
Flight/evasion
Training to win is about what? - Answer-verbal and non-verbal communication so
your interactions with people are clear, concise and professional. Being able to
