NC BLET S.C.A.T EXPECTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2027
Question 1.
What is the recommended reactionary distance
Correct Answer: 5-6 ft
Question 2.
If a subject goes for your weapon, as an LEO this makes it a
Correct Answer: deadly force situation
Question 3.
3 spray patterns
Correct Answer: 1. 1 person - circle toward face 2. crowds - horizontal 3. animals
- vertical along the snout
Question 4.
OC spray can cause damage to the eyes at a distance of
Correct Answer: 36 inches or less
Question 5.
What court case established the "reasonableness" standard for LEO use of force?
Correct Answer: Graham vs. Connor
Question 6.
Force options
Correct Answer: non-deadly force, and deadly force
Question 7.
When it comes to deciding on the amount and method of force, what is the most important
factor?
Correct Answer: The immediacy of the threat
Question 8.
Reasonableness must from
Correct Answer: be judged the perspective of a reasonable officer
, Question 9.
Decisions must be based on
Correct Answer: the totality of the circumstances
Question 10.
Reasonableness is determined by
Correct Answer: all the surrounding circumstances that caused the officer to
make the decision on the use of force
Question 11.
Force Factors/Variables
Correct Answer: a. 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
Question 12.
What do you need in a use of force report?
Correct Answer: In 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)
Question 13.
Reactionary Positioning Zones
Correct Answer: a. Zone 1- directly in front b. Zone 2- 45' off either front
shoulder c. Zone 3- directly to the side of each shoulder d. Zone 4- 45' off either
rear shoulder/escort position e. Zone 5- directly behind
Question 14.
Pressure Points are applied by
Correct Answer: finger-tip pressure or sudden penetration
Question 15.
Pressure Point methods
Question 1.
What is the recommended reactionary distance
Correct Answer: 5-6 ft
Question 2.
If a subject goes for your weapon, as an LEO this makes it a
Correct Answer: deadly force situation
Question 3.
3 spray patterns
Correct Answer: 1. 1 person - circle toward face 2. crowds - horizontal 3. animals
- vertical along the snout
Question 4.
OC spray can cause damage to the eyes at a distance of
Correct Answer: 36 inches or less
Question 5.
What court case established the "reasonableness" standard for LEO use of force?
Correct Answer: Graham vs. Connor
Question 6.
Force options
Correct Answer: non-deadly force, and deadly force
Question 7.
When it comes to deciding on the amount and method of force, what is the most important
factor?
Correct Answer: The immediacy of the threat
Question 8.
Reasonableness must from
Correct Answer: be judged the perspective of a reasonable officer
, Question 9.
Decisions must be based on
Correct Answer: the totality of the circumstances
Question 10.
Reasonableness is determined by
Correct Answer: all the surrounding circumstances that caused the officer to
make the decision on the use of force
Question 11.
Force Factors/Variables
Correct Answer: a. 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
Question 12.
What do you need in a use of force report?
Correct Answer: In 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)
Question 13.
Reactionary Positioning Zones
Correct Answer: a. Zone 1- directly in front b. Zone 2- 45' off either front
shoulder c. Zone 3- directly to the side of each shoulder d. Zone 4- 45' off either
rear shoulder/escort position e. Zone 5- directly behind
Question 14.
Pressure Points are applied by
Correct Answer: finger-tip pressure or sudden penetration
Question 15.
Pressure Point methods
