BCOT t93 exam 4 questions and answers
with solutions 2025
Defensive Tactics - ANSWER verbal commands with physical alternatives
force - GDC policy - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER − 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 - ANSWER − Officer presence
− Verbal commands
− Physical handling
− Temporary incapacitations
Examples of Temporary incapacitations - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER unplanned use of force
anticipated force - ANSWER planned use of force
less lethal device - ANSWER temporary incapacitation device
the report package includes what? - ANSWER − 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? - ANSWER By the end of your shift
Inmates and medical examinations, what is the rule? - ANSWER Inmates must be examined by medical,
they do not have to receive treatment
Prerequisites for deadly force (all must be present): - ANSWER Ability, Opportunity, and Jeopardy
Graham vs. Connor - ANSWER reasonable standard doctrine
people vs bright - ANSWER higher level of force
O.C.G.A. 16-3-21 - ANSWER - (right to defend)
- use of force authorized to protect oneself or a third party from great bodily injury or to prevent a
forcible felony.
with solutions 2025
Defensive Tactics - ANSWER verbal commands with physical alternatives
force - GDC policy - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER − 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 - ANSWER − Officer presence
− Verbal commands
− Physical handling
− Temporary incapacitations
Examples of Temporary incapacitations - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER unplanned use of force
anticipated force - ANSWER planned use of force
less lethal device - ANSWER temporary incapacitation device
the report package includes what? - ANSWER − 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? - ANSWER By the end of your shift
Inmates and medical examinations, what is the rule? - ANSWER Inmates must be examined by medical,
they do not have to receive treatment
Prerequisites for deadly force (all must be present): - ANSWER Ability, Opportunity, and Jeopardy
Graham vs. Connor - ANSWER reasonable standard doctrine
people vs bright - ANSWER higher level of force
O.C.G.A. 16-3-21 - ANSWER - (right to defend)
- use of force authorized to protect oneself or a third party from great bodily injury or to prevent a
forcible felony.
