NC BLET S.C.A.T. Exam Questions & Answers 100% Verified

What is the recommended reactionary distance - ANSWER-5-6 ft If a subject goes for your weapon, as an LEO this makes it a - ANSWER-deadly force situation 3 spray patterns - ANSWER-1. 1 person - circle toward face 2. crowds - horizontal 3. animals - vertical along the snout OC spray can cause damage to the eyes at a distance of - ANSWER-36 inches or less What court case established the "reasonableness" standard for LEO use of force? - ANSWER-Graham vs. Connor Force options - ANSWER-non-deadly force, and deadly force When it comes to deciding on the amount and method of force, what is the most important factor? - ANSWER-The immediacy of the threat Reasonableness must be judged from - ANSWER-the perspective of a reasonable officer Decisions must be based on - ANSWER-the totality of the circumstances Reasonableness is determined by - ANSWER-all the surrounding circumstances that caused the officer to make the decision on the use of force Force Factors/Variables - ANSWER-a. subject behavior b. totality of the circumstances c. environmental conditions d. reaction time/distance from subject e. multiple subjects/ officer f. size & gender of officer/suspect g. skill level of officer h. apparent skill level of suspect i. age of suspect/officer j. injury or exhaustion k. weapon availability l. availability of alternative actions m. previous knowledge of suspect What do you need in a use of force report? - ANSWER-In Narrative: 1) Assessment of initial call 2) Observations made during call (nature of call and information from dispatcher) 3) *Actions taken described in detail choice of force options and what was done/said after control gained 4) Summary of encounter (document events following arrest) Reactionary Positioning Zones - ANSWER-a. Zone 1- directly in front b. Zone 2- 45' off either front shoulder c. Zone 3- directly to the side of each shoulder d. Zone 4- 45' off either rear shoulder/escort position e. Zone 5- directly behind Pressure Points are applied by - ANSWER-finger-tip pressure or sudden penetration