WorksheetsUse of Force Test
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
What degree of influence should an officer exert over the suspect to safely take them into custody?
Restraint
Lethal force
Control
Reasonableness
The correct combination of words along with the presence of the officer can prevent the situation from _____ .
Escalating
De-escalating
Nothing
Spreading
Which of the following is an example of non-lethal force use?
Use of a baton
Soft hand techniques
Officer's presence
Use of a firearm
What is the first step in the force continuum (steps)?
Officer presence
Verbal
Lethal
Non-lethal
Using kicking, punching, or other striking techniques to control a suspect is an example of which empty-hand method?
Hard hand
Soft hand
Strong hand
Lethal force
If an officer uses this non-lethal weapon, the suspect will have a "shocking" experience.
Pepper spray
Taser
Baton
Police dog
Police officers need to look at a situation ______ and only use the amount of ______ that is needed.
Angrily: Force
Passionately: Force
Carefully: Force
Carefully: force
Which of the following situations would probably NOT justify a police officer using lethal force?
When a suspect draws a weapon
When a suspect resists arrest
When conducting a search
When protecting a citizen
The use of force on special individuals is only justified when .......
It is in the best interest of the person involved.
It is in the worst interest of the person involved.
It is in the best intelligence of the person involved.
It is in the best incident of the person involved.
Which of the following is considered a non-lethal method to subdue a suspect?
Explosive
Taser
Firearm
Knife
Scenario: An officer is responding to a domestic disturbance call. Upon arrival, they see a suspect actively threatening a victim with a weapon. What should the officer do first?
Draw their weapon and immediately engage the suspect
Call for backup and assess the situation
Attempt to negotiate with the suspect
Wait for the suspect to leave the scene
Scenario: A suspect is resisting arrest and attempting to break free. What is the appropriate use of force in this scenario?
Use lethal force to ensure compliance
Employ empty-hand methods such as restraints and then escalate from there
Allow the suspect to escape to avoid confrontation
Shout at the suspect to comply
An officer faces an aggressive individual who refuses to comply with orders. What is the best initial response?
Use physical force immediately
Attempt to de-escalate the situation through verbal communication
Call for reinforcements without getting involved
Ignore the individual and move on
Scenario: An officer witnesses another officer using excessive force on a suspect. What is the appropriate action?
Ignore it and continue with their duties
Immediately intervene and stop the excessive force
Report the incident later to a supervisor
Support the officer using force, as they are in a high-stress situation
A suspect attacks you (an officer) with a knife in hand. What force would you use?
Lethal
Non-lethal
Empty hands
Verbal
Put the following levels of force in order from 1 to 5.
Empty hands
Lethal
Verbal
Non-lethal
Officer presence
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
(a)
This non-lethal weapon causes coughing and temporary blindness.
Taser
Police dog
Baton
Pepper spray
This non-lethal weapon can be used in a lethal manner.
Baton
AK-47
Pepper spray
Gun
This non-lethal weapon can be used to break car windows and access structures
Gun
Knife
Pepper spray
Baton
An officer arrives at a scene where two individuals are arguing loudly causing a disturbance. What force should be used?
Verbal
Lethal
Empty hands
No force
