DCJS CCJTA EXAM FIREARMS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are common alternatives to using deadly force? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅De-escalation
Tactical Withdraw
Containing the scene
ALL THE ABOVE
True or false: You should be familiar with department policies regarding carrying a firearm off duty. -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
True or false: Conditions to carry a firearm off duty include concealed, secure, accessible, law
enforcement identification with weapon, jurisdiction, training - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
What conditions are needed to permit the use of deadly force? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Preserve life or
limb of another
Officer has announced that they will use deadly force
Actions are deemed reasonable based on the totality of the circumstances;
ALL THE ABOVE
Why should firearms always be secured when not in use? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Minimize risk of theft
Reduce risk of injury
Prevent unauthorized access
True or false: If you are fired at by a suspect while you are behind cover, you can use deadly force. -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
What are common alternatives to using deadly force? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅De-escalation
Tactical Withdraw
Containing the scene
ALL THE ABOVE
True or false: You should be familiar with department policies regarding carrying a firearm off duty. -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
True or false: Conditions to carry a firearm off duty include concealed, secure, accessible, law
enforcement identification with weapon, jurisdiction, training - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
What conditions are needed to permit the use of deadly force? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Preserve life or
limb of another
Officer has announced that they will use deadly force
Actions are deemed reasonable based on the totality of the circumstances;
ALL THE ABOVE
Why should firearms always be secured when not in use? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Minimize risk of theft
Reduce risk of injury
Prevent unauthorized access
True or false: If you are fired at by a suspect while you are behind cover, you can use deadly force. -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
