BCOT Week 4 (DT) EXAMS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is force? - ANSWER-Physical force used to compel an offender to take action against his or
her own will, or to prevent an offender from taking action that would be damaging to
themselves, other persons, or property.
According to the GDC policy force maybe used to do what? - ANSWER-To accomplish legitimate
and necessary functions of the facilities/centers operations and prevent injury to persons or
subsequentially damage to property.
What are the levels of resistant? - ANSWER-Verbal
Passive
Defensive
Active aggression
Deadly force
What is the first level of force continuum levels? - ANSWER-Officer presences
What is deadly force? - ANSWER-The power to cause death or severe bodily harm
What is needed to justify deadly force? - ANSWER-Ability, opportunity, jeopardy
When can deadly force be used during an escape? - ANSWER-Only when the escape cannot be
prevented by using a lesser degree of force.
, What is deemed prohibited punishment? - ANSWER-• Using force after the offender has been
controlled.
• using force after the offender has voluntarily ceased misconduct.
• using force beyond that which is minimum necessary to control the situation.
• using force with no offender misconduct has occurred.
• using force without authorization.
When reporting (IR) what must you remember? - ANSWER-• The incident report needs to be
completed by the end of shift.
• anticipated use of force should be recorded with two cameras and the video files forwarded
with the report.
What are the two types of force? - ANSWER-Spontaneous and anticipated
What is anticipated force? - ANSWER-Force that is planned out.
What is spontaneous force? - ANSWER-Force that happens immediately. (In the moment/
instant reaction)
What must Stance do ? - ANSWER-provide balance, mobility, stability and protection or vital
organs and our weapon.
What are the different two stances? - ANSWER-Interview and combat
What is combat stance used for? - ANSWER-For defense or to use active counter measures.
Who grants you authority to use force? - ANSWER-The warden.
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is force? - ANSWER-Physical force used to compel an offender to take action against his or
her own will, or to prevent an offender from taking action that would be damaging to
themselves, other persons, or property.
According to the GDC policy force maybe used to do what? - ANSWER-To accomplish legitimate
and necessary functions of the facilities/centers operations and prevent injury to persons or
subsequentially damage to property.
What are the levels of resistant? - ANSWER-Verbal
Passive
Defensive
Active aggression
Deadly force
What is the first level of force continuum levels? - ANSWER-Officer presences
What is deadly force? - ANSWER-The power to cause death or severe bodily harm
What is needed to justify deadly force? - ANSWER-Ability, opportunity, jeopardy
When can deadly force be used during an escape? - ANSWER-Only when the escape cannot be
prevented by using a lesser degree of force.
, What is deemed prohibited punishment? - ANSWER-• Using force after the offender has been
controlled.
• using force after the offender has voluntarily ceased misconduct.
• using force beyond that which is minimum necessary to control the situation.
• using force with no offender misconduct has occurred.
• using force without authorization.
When reporting (IR) what must you remember? - ANSWER-• The incident report needs to be
completed by the end of shift.
• anticipated use of force should be recorded with two cameras and the video files forwarded
with the report.
What are the two types of force? - ANSWER-Spontaneous and anticipated
What is anticipated force? - ANSWER-Force that is planned out.
What is spontaneous force? - ANSWER-Force that happens immediately. (In the moment/
instant reaction)
What must Stance do ? - ANSWER-provide balance, mobility, stability and protection or vital
organs and our weapon.
What are the different two stances? - ANSWER-Interview and combat
What is combat stance used for? - ANSWER-For defense or to use active counter measures.
Who grants you authority to use force? - ANSWER-The warden.
