BCOT t93 exam 4 with complete solution
Defensive Tactics
verbal commands with physical alternatives
force - GDC policy
force used by facility staff to control an unruly offender shall not exceed that required to
maintain positive control. the force used shall be the least severe method reasonably believed
necessary & shall cease when control is realized
Use of force continuum - Level of Resistance
− Verbal non-compliance: saying no, threats, insults
− Passive: sits down
− Defensive: pushing or pulling away
− Active aggression: fighting
− Deadly force: with intent to cause death or serious bodily injury
Use of force continuum- Levels of force
− Officer presence
− Verbal commands
− Physical handling
− Temporary incapacitations
Examples of Temporary incapacitations
o REACT
o band-it
o shock shield
o OC spray
o Taser
o pepper ball
o chemical agents - CS gas (tear gas)
o batons and riot sticks
o firearms (deadly force)
Physical Force
, used to compel an offender to take action against their will or to prevent an offender from taking
action that would be damaging themselves, other persons or property
spontaneous force
unplanned use of force
anticipated force
planned use of force
less lethal device
temporary incapacitation device
the report package includes what?
− incident report
− use of force supplement report
− all witness statements
− 2 camcorders/ cameras
− DRs
− anticipated use of force should be recorded- photos and evidence
When should the report package be turned in?
By the end of your shift
Inmates and medical examinations, what is the rule?
Inmates must be examined by medical, they do not have to receive treatment
Prerequisites for deadly force (all must be present):
Ability, Opportunity, and Jeopardy
Graham vs. Connor
reasonable standard doctrine
people vs bright
higher level of force
O.C.G.A. 16-3-21
- (right to defend)
- use of force authorized to protect oneself or a third party from great bodily injury or to prevent
a forcible felony.
- Must be able to JUSTIFY the use of force
Personal Safety Issue (PSI)
Defensive Tactics
verbal commands with physical alternatives
force - GDC policy
force used by facility staff to control an unruly offender shall not exceed that required to
maintain positive control. the force used shall be the least severe method reasonably believed
necessary & shall cease when control is realized
Use of force continuum - Level of Resistance
− Verbal non-compliance: saying no, threats, insults
− Passive: sits down
− Defensive: pushing or pulling away
− Active aggression: fighting
− Deadly force: with intent to cause death or serious bodily injury
Use of force continuum- Levels of force
− Officer presence
− Verbal commands
− Physical handling
− Temporary incapacitations
Examples of Temporary incapacitations
o REACT
o band-it
o shock shield
o OC spray
o Taser
o pepper ball
o chemical agents - CS gas (tear gas)
o batons and riot sticks
o firearms (deadly force)
Physical Force
, used to compel an offender to take action against their will or to prevent an offender from taking
action that would be damaging themselves, other persons or property
spontaneous force
unplanned use of force
anticipated force
planned use of force
less lethal device
temporary incapacitation device
the report package includes what?
− incident report
− use of force supplement report
− all witness statements
− 2 camcorders/ cameras
− DRs
− anticipated use of force should be recorded- photos and evidence
When should the report package be turned in?
By the end of your shift
Inmates and medical examinations, what is the rule?
Inmates must be examined by medical, they do not have to receive treatment
Prerequisites for deadly force (all must be present):
Ability, Opportunity, and Jeopardy
Graham vs. Connor
reasonable standard doctrine
people vs bright
higher level of force
O.C.G.A. 16-3-21
- (right to defend)
- use of force authorized to protect oneself or a third party from great bodily injury or to prevent
a forcible felony.
- Must be able to JUSTIFY the use of force
Personal Safety Issue (PSI)
