Phase 2 Exam with Complete Solutions
1. In 1989, the United States Supreme Court found that law enforcement officers' use of
force
against subjects was a type of seizure, and therefore, under the Constitution had to be
"objectively reasonable." The case was Graham v. Connor, and it is one of two
landmark cases
in law enforcement use of force. Which amendment does law enforcement use of force
mostly
pertains to?
a. 1st Amendment
b. 4th Amendment
c. 8th Amendment
d. 14th Amendment - ANS-(B) 4th Amendment (Page 2 in DAAT)
2. Officer Majeed responded to a "suspicious person" calls for service at a gas station.
When the
officer made contact and identified the suspect, the suspect came back as having an
arrest warrant
from the county. Officer Majeed attempted to place the suspect under arrest, but the
suspect began
actively resisting, attempting to run away. Officer Majeed performed a classroom model
vertical
stun on the suspect, giving the officer enough time to place handcuffs on him. What
technique is
this?
a. A dynamic application of a trained technique
b. A technique not trained, but justifiable under the circumstances
c. A trained technique
d. Deadly Force - ANS-(C) A trained technique (Page 3 in DAAT)
Officer Lucky responded to a "suspicious person" calls for service at a Walgreens store.
When
the officer made contact and identified the suspect, the suspect came back as having
an arrest
warrant for attempted-homicide. Officer Lucky attempted to place the suspect under
arrest, but
the suspect became assaultive towards the officer, attempting to punch and bite him.
Officer Lucky
pulled out his baton and directed a strike aimed at the suspect's elbow. The suspect
ducked and the
baton strike hit his head instead. What technique is this?
,a. The up and under technique
b. A dynamic application of a trained technique
c. A technique not trained, but justifiable under the circumstances
d. A trained technique - ANS-(B) A dynamic application of a trained technique
4. Officer Conner responded to a "suspicious person" calls for service at Walmart.
When the officer
made contact and identified the suspect, the suspect came back as having an arrest
warrant for
attempted-homicide. Officer Conner attempted to place the suspect under arrest, but
the suspect
became assaultive towards the officer, slamming the officer on the ground. The suspect
got on top
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of the officer and began choking him. Officer Conner was unable to get to his firearm
and other
equipment on his duty belt. Officer Conner began losing conscious and feared that he
would soon
die. Fearing for his life, Officer Conner pulled out an ink pen from his shirt pocket and
directed it
into the suspect eyes. What technique is this?
a. A technique not trained, but justifiable under the circumstances
b. A trained technique
c. Tactical ink pen maneuver
d. A dynamic application of a trained technique - ANS-(A) A technique not trained, but
justifiable under the circumstances (Page 3 in DAAT)
5. This level is the best position for escorting a subject. It is also the position you will
use to make
contact with a driver in an approach vehicle contact. What level/position is this?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 2 1⁄2
d. 3 - ANS-C) 2 ½ (Page 22 in DAAT)
6. Officer Robillard just graduated the police academy and is responding to his first
"shots fired"
call. After arriving on scene, this officer started displaying signs of anxiety, nervousness,
confusion,
and indecisiveness. Instead of reverting back to his training that he received from the
academy, he
froze. What level of awareness (Color) is this?
a. Yellow
b. Red
c. White
, d. Black - ANS-(D) Black - Blind Panic; Indecisive and or excessive response to threat
(Page 13 in DAAT)
7. When you do this type of talk, you should project a non-threatening presence and
speak in a
normal conversational tone. What control talk is this?
Examples of this control talk:
"Hi, I'm Officer Smith, what's your name?"
"Do you live around here?"
"Can I help you find something?"
a. Light Control Talk
b. Persuasion
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c. Search Talk
d. Heavy Control Talk - ANS-(C) Search Talk (Page 35 in DAAT)
8. Your physical presence, your tone of voice, and your words all must convey intensity
and
commitment. What control talk is this?
Examples of this control of talk:
"Drop the knife! Drop the knife or I'll shoot!"
"Leave now. If you do not leave, you will be arrested."
a. Heavy Control Talk
b. Search Talk
c. Light Control Talk
d. Persuasion - ANS-(A) Heavy Control Talk (Page 36 in DAAT)
9. This control talk is more directive. Although you are giving orders, it is assertive
rather than
aggressive. What control talk is this?
Examples of this control talk:
"Stop right where you are."
"Show me your hands."
"Step out of the car."
a. Persuasion
b. Light Control Talk
c. Heavy Control Talk
d. Search Talk - ANS-(B) Light Control Talk (Page 36 in DAAT)
10. This control talk is intended to gain compliance from a subject while still maintaining
a
relatively non-threatening tone. What control talk is this?
Examples of this control talk:
"Sir, would you mind stepping over here?"
"Ma'am, please come over here and talk to me."
"Sir, it would be best if you went on your way now."
1. In 1989, the United States Supreme Court found that law enforcement officers' use of
force
against subjects was a type of seizure, and therefore, under the Constitution had to be
"objectively reasonable." The case was Graham v. Connor, and it is one of two
landmark cases
in law enforcement use of force. Which amendment does law enforcement use of force
mostly
pertains to?
a. 1st Amendment
b. 4th Amendment
c. 8th Amendment
d. 14th Amendment - ANS-(B) 4th Amendment (Page 2 in DAAT)
2. Officer Majeed responded to a "suspicious person" calls for service at a gas station.
When the
officer made contact and identified the suspect, the suspect came back as having an
arrest warrant
from the county. Officer Majeed attempted to place the suspect under arrest, but the
suspect began
actively resisting, attempting to run away. Officer Majeed performed a classroom model
vertical
stun on the suspect, giving the officer enough time to place handcuffs on him. What
technique is
this?
a. A dynamic application of a trained technique
b. A technique not trained, but justifiable under the circumstances
c. A trained technique
d. Deadly Force - ANS-(C) A trained technique (Page 3 in DAAT)
Officer Lucky responded to a "suspicious person" calls for service at a Walgreens store.
When
the officer made contact and identified the suspect, the suspect came back as having
an arrest
warrant for attempted-homicide. Officer Lucky attempted to place the suspect under
arrest, but
the suspect became assaultive towards the officer, attempting to punch and bite him.
Officer Lucky
pulled out his baton and directed a strike aimed at the suspect's elbow. The suspect
ducked and the
baton strike hit his head instead. What technique is this?
,a. The up and under technique
b. A dynamic application of a trained technique
c. A technique not trained, but justifiable under the circumstances
d. A trained technique - ANS-(B) A dynamic application of a trained technique
4. Officer Conner responded to a "suspicious person" calls for service at Walmart.
When the officer
made contact and identified the suspect, the suspect came back as having an arrest
warrant for
attempted-homicide. Officer Conner attempted to place the suspect under arrest, but
the suspect
became assaultive towards the officer, slamming the officer on the ground. The suspect
got on top
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of the officer and began choking him. Officer Conner was unable to get to his firearm
and other
equipment on his duty belt. Officer Conner began losing conscious and feared that he
would soon
die. Fearing for his life, Officer Conner pulled out an ink pen from his shirt pocket and
directed it
into the suspect eyes. What technique is this?
a. A technique not trained, but justifiable under the circumstances
b. A trained technique
c. Tactical ink pen maneuver
d. A dynamic application of a trained technique - ANS-(A) A technique not trained, but
justifiable under the circumstances (Page 3 in DAAT)
5. This level is the best position for escorting a subject. It is also the position you will
use to make
contact with a driver in an approach vehicle contact. What level/position is this?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 2 1⁄2
d. 3 - ANS-C) 2 ½ (Page 22 in DAAT)
6. Officer Robillard just graduated the police academy and is responding to his first
"shots fired"
call. After arriving on scene, this officer started displaying signs of anxiety, nervousness,
confusion,
and indecisiveness. Instead of reverting back to his training that he received from the
academy, he
froze. What level of awareness (Color) is this?
a. Yellow
b. Red
c. White
, d. Black - ANS-(D) Black - Blind Panic; Indecisive and or excessive response to threat
(Page 13 in DAAT)
7. When you do this type of talk, you should project a non-threatening presence and
speak in a
normal conversational tone. What control talk is this?
Examples of this control talk:
"Hi, I'm Officer Smith, what's your name?"
"Do you live around here?"
"Can I help you find something?"
a. Light Control Talk
b. Persuasion
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c. Search Talk
d. Heavy Control Talk - ANS-(C) Search Talk (Page 35 in DAAT)
8. Your physical presence, your tone of voice, and your words all must convey intensity
and
commitment. What control talk is this?
Examples of this control of talk:
"Drop the knife! Drop the knife or I'll shoot!"
"Leave now. If you do not leave, you will be arrested."
a. Heavy Control Talk
b. Search Talk
c. Light Control Talk
d. Persuasion - ANS-(A) Heavy Control Talk (Page 36 in DAAT)
9. This control talk is more directive. Although you are giving orders, it is assertive
rather than
aggressive. What control talk is this?
Examples of this control talk:
"Stop right where you are."
"Show me your hands."
"Step out of the car."
a. Persuasion
b. Light Control Talk
c. Heavy Control Talk
d. Search Talk - ANS-(B) Light Control Talk (Page 36 in DAAT)
10. This control talk is intended to gain compliance from a subject while still maintaining
a
relatively non-threatening tone. What control talk is this?
Examples of this control talk:
"Sir, would you mind stepping over here?"
"Ma'am, please come over here and talk to me."
"Sir, it would be best if you went on your way now."