BCOT- firing range week questions and answers with solutions 2025

Explain OCGA 16-3-21 - ANSWER I can use deadly force to prevent serious bodily injury or death to myself or others. I can also use deadly force to prevent the commission of a FORCIBLE FELONY (rape, murder, etc) Explain OCGA 17-4-20 - ANSWER When the officer reasonably believes that the subject poses an immediate threat of physical violence to the officers or others, and that violence will cause great bodily harm or death. To prevent the escape of a suspected felon who is a significant threat. Can you be issued a weapon off duty? - ANSWER Yes, but only in writing by your WARDEN. What is the GDC mission statement - ANSWER To protect Georgians by operating secure facilities and providing opportunities for offender rehabilitation. Non-deadly force - ANSWER force that, when used, is not likely to result in serious bodily injury or death Deadly Force - ANSWER force likely to cause death or great bodily harm Serious Bodily Injury - ANSWER bodily injury that involves a substantial risk of death; protracted unconsciousness; extreme physical pain; protracted or obvious disfigurement; or protracted loss or substantial impairment of a function of a bodily member, organ or mental faculty Forcible Felony - ANSWER any felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or violence against any person. (Murder, rape) Objectively Reasonable - ANSWER A reasonably prudent and cautious person would find an officer's actions reasonable under the circumstances. 12 peers with similar backgrounds and experience must agree with your actions. Force used by a correctional officer to control an unruly offender shall not exceed that which is required to maintain positive control. Only allowed _______________ of force above what the situation requires. - ANSWER 1 level good faith - ANSWER The actions of the officer must be made with the sole intent of discharging their duty to prevent the escape. Any other intent on the part of the officer will eliminate their defense of good faith. Incident Report packages should include: - ANSWER An incident report, marked as use of force/ use of weapon