Weaponless Defense Techniques in Dynamic Scenarios

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What is essential for dynamic scenario training?

Several instructors and safety persons (correct)
No safety equipment
Only one instructor
No briefing for students

Who should conduct a separate briefing for students?

Safety person
Role player
Another student
Primary instructor (correct)

What is recommended for the role player in dynamic scenario training?

A student
Any available person
A seasoned instructor (correct)
A new instructor

What type of equipment should be used for dynamic training?

Padded protective suit (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of weapon is a baton classified as?

Weapon capable of inflicting serious bodily injury or death (B) Signup and view all the answers

When may impact weapons be used?

In situations requiring a degree of force greater than the use of weaponless strategies but less than the use of deadly weapons/force (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of suit should be used for dynamic training?

Padded protective suit (C) Signup and view all the answers

When can an officer use a baton to move or separate people?

When an officer is a member of a tactical squad in a crowd or riot control formation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal when responding to a family violence assault call?

To take the subject into custody (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when justifying the use of a baton?

The totality of the circumstances (B) Signup and view all the answers

When can an officer use a baton to disarm a suspect?

When the suspect is armed with a non-firearm type weapon (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of baton training?

Demonstrating proper striking angles (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an important factor to consider when using a baton against multiple suspects?

The threat level of the suspects (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is weapons retention training important?

To prevent officers from being shot with their own weapon (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who should determine the approach to weapons retention?

The agency policy (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider the physical stature of the suspect?

To determine the appropriate level of force (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an important consideration when using a baton to obtain compliance from a suspect?

The verbal commands given by the officer (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the instructor's role in the scenario?

To elicit the appropriate response from the cadet (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using non-deadly force?

To protect oneself or another from imminent death or great bodily harm (D) Signup and view all the answers

When can peace officers use deadly force?

When and to the degree they reasonably believe an immediate threat of death or serious bodily injury exists (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that influences an officer's discretionary authority in arrest and non-arrest situations?

The ascertained likelihood of behavioral disorders (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of device that may be used in conjunction with deadly force?

Firearm (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Basic Peace Officer Course chapter on arrest and control procedures?

To demonstrate knowledge and skills of the physical process of arrest (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a topic related to deadly force mentioned in the text?

Control weapons (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of most cases addressing claims of handcuffing as excessive force?

The excessive tightening of handcuffs causing extreme pain or significant injury (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the case of Vondrak v. City of Las Cruces, what was the outcome regarding the officers' claim of qualified immunity?

The officers were denied qualified immunity (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the case of Baskin v. Smith, what may lead to an excessive force claim?

Handcuffing too tightly and failing to double-lock the handcuffs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome for the surgeon in the case of Gousse v. City of Los Angeles?

He was awarded $33 million in damages (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial reason for the surgeon's detention in the case of Gousse v. City of Los Angeles?

The police officers mistakenly believed the rental car he was driving was stolen (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the tight handcuffing on the surgeon in the case of Gousse v. City of Los Angeles?

He suffered permanent nerve damage to his hand (C) Signup and view all the answers