KLETC FINAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is the definition of implicit bias? - Answers - The automatic association people
make between groups of people and stereotypes about those groups. Unconscious and
frequently unintentional from upbringing, past experiences, and means of understanding
the unknown
What are the four types of contacts LEO has with citizens? - Answers - 1. Investigatory
stop
2. Traffic Stop
3. Arrest
4. Consensual/voluntary
What regulates police legitimacy? (How do officers increase public trust?) - Answers -
Voice, transparency, fairness, impartiality (Procedural justice)
Tennessee v. Garner (1985) - Answers - Deadly force may not be used against an
unarmed and fleeing suspect unless necessary to prevent the escape and unless the
officer has probable cause to believe that the suspect poses a significant threat of death
or serious injury to the officers or others. (Ex. Suspect fleeing from officer over fence,
office shot unarmed suspect)
What are the five fundamentals of marksmanship? - Answers - 1. Stance
2. Grip
3. Sight alignment/sight picture
4. Trigger control
5. Follow through (includes cover-down and scan)
What are the four steps of the four-stage draw? - Answers - 1. Break thumb snap (or roll
hood forward) and establish master grip
2. Two-clear leather, lock out (rock it and lock it)
3. Support hand meets with master grip
4. Gun continues outward in a straight line to a shooting position
What is another name for the "shooting" stance? - Answers - Combat or interview
stance
What are the three factors of Gram? (Gram v Connor) - Answers - 1. Severity of crime
2. Danger to officer or others
3. Risk of flight
- This case sets aside the standard for determining the excessive use of force
Which Amendment covers Due Process? - Answers - 14th amendment (and 5th)
, What type of pursuit is a police pursuit? - Answers - A fresh pursuit
What is a writing trait that officers should NOT use? - Answers - Report submission
What are the three elements that justify use of force? - Answers - 1. Capability/ability
2. Opportunity
3. Jeopardy
(Decision Making Triad)
Why is debriefing important after a critical incident? - Answers - 1. Gives people an
opportunity to talk about the experience (how it affected them)
2. Brainstorms coping mechanisms
3. Identifies individuals at risk
4. Inform about services available to them in their community
What are the three major parts of a handgun? - Answers - 1. Slide
2. Frame
3. Magazine
What is the cycle of operation for a handgun? - Answers - 1. Feeding
2. Chambering
3. Locking
4. Firing
5. Unlocking
6. Extracting
7. Ejecting
8. Cocking (then repeat)
What are the steps in developing proper grip? - Answers - 1. Web of hand is high on the
back strap of the weapon
2. Support hand fingers contact fingers of strong hand
3. Thumbs are "high"
4. Grip must be firm enough to control recoil5. Wrists are locked
Four reasons to use force - Answers - 1. Protect self
2. Protect others
3. Affecting arrest
4. Prevent flight
What is the only lawful use of force - Answers - necessary force
(minimal necessary fore =
maximum use of lawful force)
What should use of force never do? - Answers - Create risk of risk of injury o third
parties
What is the definition of implicit bias? - Answers - The automatic association people
make between groups of people and stereotypes about those groups. Unconscious and
frequently unintentional from upbringing, past experiences, and means of understanding
the unknown
What are the four types of contacts LEO has with citizens? - Answers - 1. Investigatory
stop
2. Traffic Stop
3. Arrest
4. Consensual/voluntary
What regulates police legitimacy? (How do officers increase public trust?) - Answers -
Voice, transparency, fairness, impartiality (Procedural justice)
Tennessee v. Garner (1985) - Answers - Deadly force may not be used against an
unarmed and fleeing suspect unless necessary to prevent the escape and unless the
officer has probable cause to believe that the suspect poses a significant threat of death
or serious injury to the officers or others. (Ex. Suspect fleeing from officer over fence,
office shot unarmed suspect)
What are the five fundamentals of marksmanship? - Answers - 1. Stance
2. Grip
3. Sight alignment/sight picture
4. Trigger control
5. Follow through (includes cover-down and scan)
What are the four steps of the four-stage draw? - Answers - 1. Break thumb snap (or roll
hood forward) and establish master grip
2. Two-clear leather, lock out (rock it and lock it)
3. Support hand meets with master grip
4. Gun continues outward in a straight line to a shooting position
What is another name for the "shooting" stance? - Answers - Combat or interview
stance
What are the three factors of Gram? (Gram v Connor) - Answers - 1. Severity of crime
2. Danger to officer or others
3. Risk of flight
- This case sets aside the standard for determining the excessive use of force
Which Amendment covers Due Process? - Answers - 14th amendment (and 5th)
, What type of pursuit is a police pursuit? - Answers - A fresh pursuit
What is a writing trait that officers should NOT use? - Answers - Report submission
What are the three elements that justify use of force? - Answers - 1. Capability/ability
2. Opportunity
3. Jeopardy
(Decision Making Triad)
Why is debriefing important after a critical incident? - Answers - 1. Gives people an
opportunity to talk about the experience (how it affected them)
2. Brainstorms coping mechanisms
3. Identifies individuals at risk
4. Inform about services available to them in their community
What are the three major parts of a handgun? - Answers - 1. Slide
2. Frame
3. Magazine
What is the cycle of operation for a handgun? - Answers - 1. Feeding
2. Chambering
3. Locking
4. Firing
5. Unlocking
6. Extracting
7. Ejecting
8. Cocking (then repeat)
What are the steps in developing proper grip? - Answers - 1. Web of hand is high on the
back strap of the weapon
2. Support hand fingers contact fingers of strong hand
3. Thumbs are "high"
4. Grip must be firm enough to control recoil5. Wrists are locked
Four reasons to use force - Answers - 1. Protect self
2. Protect others
3. Affecting arrest
4. Prevent flight
What is the only lawful use of force - Answers - necessary force
(minimal necessary fore =
maximum use of lawful force)
What should use of force never do? - Answers - Create risk of risk of injury o third
parties
