UPTP FLETC 1 Questions and Answers
What are the rights and privileges of the 5th amendment? - Answer-The right to:
1. A jury trial when you're charged with a crime
2. Protection against double jeopardy
3. protection against self-incrimination
4. The right to a fair trial
5. Protection against the taking of property by the government without compensation.
Double Jeopardy - Cannot be tried twice for the same sentence.
Self-Incrimination - Protects individuals from government interrogations/communications. This includes
verbal/written/non-verbal evidence.
Grand Jury Indictment - Body of impartial citizens to review evidence to see if probable cause exists to
charge individual with a crime.
What are the six dimensions of wellness? - Answer-physical, mental, social, emotional, spiritual and
occupational.
What are the four elements of physical health? - Answer-physical activity, nutrition, rest, and
healthcare.
,What is lifestyle management? - Answer-A personal plan for wellness.
What is the main element of spiritual health? - Answer-Having a clear sense of what is right and wrong,
and to act accordingly.
What is the main cause of death within the US?
What are the major elements? - Answer-Cardiovascular disease.
The main elements are poor sleep, poor nutrition, inactivity.
Define the totality of circumstances - Answer-Additional factors used by courts when applying the
standards of Graham v. Connor.
1. Size/Age/Condition of Suspect/Officer
2. Previous violent history of suspect
3. Duration of action
What are pre-assault indicators? - Answer-Observable behaviors that could indicate that an
attack/assault is likely occur.
Verbal aggression, changes in posture and complexion of suspect.
,What are the key elements of Tennessee v. Garner? - Answer-In order to use deadly force, an officer
does not need 100% certainty that the suspect is going to cause death or serious harm.
As long as the officer has good-faith belief that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious
physical injury to the officer or others.
What are some methods to overcome unnecessary hesitation in use of force applications? - Answer-1.
Mental Preparation
2. Understanding of the Law
3. Understanding of Agency Policy
4. Belief in the LEO profession
5. Reality-based training
6. Physical fitness
7. Officer's personal apperance
What are the fundamental of documenting use of force incidents? - Answer-Be objective, not objective.
Do not substitute conclusions for facts.
Only use facts that were available at the time of the incident.
Examples of bad report writing:
1. Matched the description
2. Based off my training and experience
3.
, What are some perceptual and memory disassociations involved with shootings? - Answer-1. Diminished
sound
2. Tunnel vision
3. Responding on auto-pilot
4. Heightened visual clarity
5. Slow-mo time
6. Memory loss of the event
7. Fast motion time
8. Temporary paralysis
What are some measurable dissociations? - Answer-1. Increased Heart rate
2. Increased Breathing
3. Increased Blood Pressure
What are some physiological changes that occur when officers are faced with threats? - Answer-These
changes are triggered by the sympathetic nervous system.
1. Fight, Flight or Freeze
2. Increased blood pressure
3. Trembling, nausea, dizziness
4. Rapid/shallow breathing
5. Sweating, dry mouth
6. Loss of fine motor skills
7. Increase in gross motor skills
8. Loss of vision
What are the rights and privileges of the 5th amendment? - Answer-The right to:
1. A jury trial when you're charged with a crime
2. Protection against double jeopardy
3. protection against self-incrimination
4. The right to a fair trial
5. Protection against the taking of property by the government without compensation.
Double Jeopardy - Cannot be tried twice for the same sentence.
Self-Incrimination - Protects individuals from government interrogations/communications. This includes
verbal/written/non-verbal evidence.
Grand Jury Indictment - Body of impartial citizens to review evidence to see if probable cause exists to
charge individual with a crime.
What are the six dimensions of wellness? - Answer-physical, mental, social, emotional, spiritual and
occupational.
What are the four elements of physical health? - Answer-physical activity, nutrition, rest, and
healthcare.
,What is lifestyle management? - Answer-A personal plan for wellness.
What is the main element of spiritual health? - Answer-Having a clear sense of what is right and wrong,
and to act accordingly.
What is the main cause of death within the US?
What are the major elements? - Answer-Cardiovascular disease.
The main elements are poor sleep, poor nutrition, inactivity.
Define the totality of circumstances - Answer-Additional factors used by courts when applying the
standards of Graham v. Connor.
1. Size/Age/Condition of Suspect/Officer
2. Previous violent history of suspect
3. Duration of action
What are pre-assault indicators? - Answer-Observable behaviors that could indicate that an
attack/assault is likely occur.
Verbal aggression, changes in posture and complexion of suspect.
,What are the key elements of Tennessee v. Garner? - Answer-In order to use deadly force, an officer
does not need 100% certainty that the suspect is going to cause death or serious harm.
As long as the officer has good-faith belief that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious
physical injury to the officer or others.
What are some methods to overcome unnecessary hesitation in use of force applications? - Answer-1.
Mental Preparation
2. Understanding of the Law
3. Understanding of Agency Policy
4. Belief in the LEO profession
5. Reality-based training
6. Physical fitness
7. Officer's personal apperance
What are the fundamental of documenting use of force incidents? - Answer-Be objective, not objective.
Do not substitute conclusions for facts.
Only use facts that were available at the time of the incident.
Examples of bad report writing:
1. Matched the description
2. Based off my training and experience
3.
, What are some perceptual and memory disassociations involved with shootings? - Answer-1. Diminished
sound
2. Tunnel vision
3. Responding on auto-pilot
4. Heightened visual clarity
5. Slow-mo time
6. Memory loss of the event
7. Fast motion time
8. Temporary paralysis
What are some measurable dissociations? - Answer-1. Increased Heart rate
2. Increased Breathing
3. Increased Blood Pressure
What are some physiological changes that occur when officers are faced with threats? - Answer-These
changes are triggered by the sympathetic nervous system.
1. Fight, Flight or Freeze
2. Increased blood pressure
3. Trembling, nausea, dizziness
4. Rapid/shallow breathing
5. Sweating, dry mouth
6. Loss of fine motor skills
7. Increase in gross motor skills
8. Loss of vision
