FLETC TEST GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
EPO 1: ID constitutional standard in use of force - Answer--4th Amendment
Standard=OBJECTIVE REASONABLENESS
-Graham v. Connor: S (severity of crime) I (Immediate threat to officer/others) R
(actively resisting) F (attempting to flee).
-force judged from the perspective of a reasonable officer in the same scenario, with
the same training and experience, WITHOUT 20/20 HINDSIGHT
-TOTALITY OF CIRCUMSTANCES (everything you knew at that time, not after)
-Additional factors=suspect age, size, officer-suspect ratio, previous history,
drugs/alcohol
-If force was reasonable, assailant responsible for injuries (Scott v. Harris)
EPO 2: Factors that cause hesitation in using force - Answer-improper training,
resistance to killing, personal beliefs, legal misunderstanding (don't know laws on
force: legal standard is "objective reasonableness", not "minimal force"), restrictive
agency policy, officers background, fear of lawsuits, media persecution,
EPO 3: Methods of overcoming hesitation - Answer-Action>reaction
-Proper training, mental preparation, physically fit, understand law, commitment to
family, warrior mindset (Goonies never say die)
EPO 4: Fundamentals of documenting a force incident - Answer--Present FACTS
ONLY, NOT CONCLUSIONS
-Facts learned after force incident are irrelevant
-Report must be objective, not subjective
-Summarize training and experience
-Record description given in BOLO
-Subjects pre-assault indicators
EPO 5: Human performance factors that impact use of force responses - Answer--
facts knew at the time force was used
-mental perception (conscious/subconscious mind)
-impact of emergency conditions (physiological: sweat, heart rate, tunnel vision)
EPO 1: Define Human Trafficking (including fed legislation) - Answer--HT: The loss
of one's free will through force or coercion for labor (sexual or otherwise)
-8USC1324-Human Smuggling: requires international border crossing
-8USC1591-Human Trafficking(sexual): no movement required
-8USC1590-Human Trafficking (forced labor)
EPO 2: ID indicators of human trafficking - Answer--vic has no documentation,
visible signs of violence, restricted movement, monitored communications,
armed/secured dwelling
, EPO 1: procedures for preparing radio & mechanical procedures for transmitting
messages - Answer-check antenna security, check that switches/knobs are in place,
check battery security/placement
-Test radio, set proper frequency/zone/talkgroup, control squelch, keep antenna
vertical
EPO 3: Message format for transmitting messages - Answer-Give unit #, location,
request
-wait for dispatch acknowledgement
EPO 4: ID databases used in LE & info available on said databases - Answer-
National Crime Information Center (NCIC): computerized info system with entered
records on individuals (i.e. vehicle info, warrants, missing persons)
-Includes name search, fingerprint search, mug shots, etc.
-National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS): info exchange
network
-Others: Treasure Enforcement Communications System II (TECSII), El Paso
Intelligence Center (EPIC), Central Index System (CIS), Washington Area Law
Enforcement System (WALES), Terrorist Screening Center (TSC)
EPO 1: ID physical & mental factors that influence someones perception of a
person/place/thing - Answer--cultural background, education, training, interests,
motivation, mental/physical state, stress, age, vision, hearing, smell, POV, tasteetc.
-Ambient conditions (weather, lighting, background noise)
-Behavior contagion (following the crowd - group pressure) affects perception
EPO 2: ID investigative techniques that help LEO's in the description/identification
process - Answer-victim/witness interview, in-field identification, physical lineups,
photographic lineups, photography, videography, documentation, neighborhood
canvas, statement confirmation
EPO 1: Define sexual harassment and the behavior that constitutes it - Answer--
harassment involving the making of unwanted sexual advances/requests or remarks
that creates an intimidating, hostile, offensive work environment.
-Examples: touching, sexual humor, porn, suggestive behavior, pressure for sex
EPO 2: ID cultural diversity in the LE workplace - Answer--diversity refers to the
condition of being different.
-creates officer safety, avoids mistaken perceptions of LE, enhances communication
skills, better understanding of cultural differences in community, officers receive
more respect if dept is diverse
EPO 3: ID meanings of various terms related to ethics and core values - Answer--
Ethics: a code of conduct
-Values: ones judgement of what is important in life
-integrity: doing the right thing, even when nobody's watching
-fairness: considering all evidence without abusing discretionary power to satisfy
personal feelings.
-respect: acknowledging the rights and values of another
-Courage: having the ability to face difficulty without fear
ANSWERS
EPO 1: ID constitutional standard in use of force - Answer--4th Amendment
Standard=OBJECTIVE REASONABLENESS
-Graham v. Connor: S (severity of crime) I (Immediate threat to officer/others) R
(actively resisting) F (attempting to flee).
-force judged from the perspective of a reasonable officer in the same scenario, with
the same training and experience, WITHOUT 20/20 HINDSIGHT
-TOTALITY OF CIRCUMSTANCES (everything you knew at that time, not after)
-Additional factors=suspect age, size, officer-suspect ratio, previous history,
drugs/alcohol
-If force was reasonable, assailant responsible for injuries (Scott v. Harris)
EPO 2: Factors that cause hesitation in using force - Answer-improper training,
resistance to killing, personal beliefs, legal misunderstanding (don't know laws on
force: legal standard is "objective reasonableness", not "minimal force"), restrictive
agency policy, officers background, fear of lawsuits, media persecution,
EPO 3: Methods of overcoming hesitation - Answer-Action>reaction
-Proper training, mental preparation, physically fit, understand law, commitment to
family, warrior mindset (Goonies never say die)
EPO 4: Fundamentals of documenting a force incident - Answer--Present FACTS
ONLY, NOT CONCLUSIONS
-Facts learned after force incident are irrelevant
-Report must be objective, not subjective
-Summarize training and experience
-Record description given in BOLO
-Subjects pre-assault indicators
EPO 5: Human performance factors that impact use of force responses - Answer--
facts knew at the time force was used
-mental perception (conscious/subconscious mind)
-impact of emergency conditions (physiological: sweat, heart rate, tunnel vision)
EPO 1: Define Human Trafficking (including fed legislation) - Answer--HT: The loss
of one's free will through force or coercion for labor (sexual or otherwise)
-8USC1324-Human Smuggling: requires international border crossing
-8USC1591-Human Trafficking(sexual): no movement required
-8USC1590-Human Trafficking (forced labor)
EPO 2: ID indicators of human trafficking - Answer--vic has no documentation,
visible signs of violence, restricted movement, monitored communications,
armed/secured dwelling
, EPO 1: procedures for preparing radio & mechanical procedures for transmitting
messages - Answer-check antenna security, check that switches/knobs are in place,
check battery security/placement
-Test radio, set proper frequency/zone/talkgroup, control squelch, keep antenna
vertical
EPO 3: Message format for transmitting messages - Answer-Give unit #, location,
request
-wait for dispatch acknowledgement
EPO 4: ID databases used in LE & info available on said databases - Answer-
National Crime Information Center (NCIC): computerized info system with entered
records on individuals (i.e. vehicle info, warrants, missing persons)
-Includes name search, fingerprint search, mug shots, etc.
-National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS): info exchange
network
-Others: Treasure Enforcement Communications System II (TECSII), El Paso
Intelligence Center (EPIC), Central Index System (CIS), Washington Area Law
Enforcement System (WALES), Terrorist Screening Center (TSC)
EPO 1: ID physical & mental factors that influence someones perception of a
person/place/thing - Answer--cultural background, education, training, interests,
motivation, mental/physical state, stress, age, vision, hearing, smell, POV, tasteetc.
-Ambient conditions (weather, lighting, background noise)
-Behavior contagion (following the crowd - group pressure) affects perception
EPO 2: ID investigative techniques that help LEO's in the description/identification
process - Answer-victim/witness interview, in-field identification, physical lineups,
photographic lineups, photography, videography, documentation, neighborhood
canvas, statement confirmation
EPO 1: Define sexual harassment and the behavior that constitutes it - Answer--
harassment involving the making of unwanted sexual advances/requests or remarks
that creates an intimidating, hostile, offensive work environment.
-Examples: touching, sexual humor, porn, suggestive behavior, pressure for sex
EPO 2: ID cultural diversity in the LE workplace - Answer--diversity refers to the
condition of being different.
-creates officer safety, avoids mistaken perceptions of LE, enhances communication
skills, better understanding of cultural differences in community, officers receive
more respect if dept is diverse
EPO 3: ID meanings of various terms related to ethics and core values - Answer--
Ethics: a code of conduct
-Values: ones judgement of what is important in life
-integrity: doing the right thing, even when nobody's watching
-fairness: considering all evidence without abusing discretionary power to satisfy
personal feelings.
-respect: acknowledging the rights and values of another
-Courage: having the ability to face difficulty without fear
