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Justification of Force

Quiz by Seth L Hall

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11 questions
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  • Q1
    The depiction of use of force and guns in film and television is fairly accurate.
    True
    False
    20s
  • Q2
    Approximately what percentage of the human population is immune to pepper spray?
    15%
    5%
    20%
    10%
    20s
  • Q3
    A TASER will not work if what occurs?
    The TASER voltage falls below 50,000
    The suspect is immune to electricity
    The prongs do not make contact with the skin
    The suspect is immune to neuromuscular incapacitation
    20s
  • Q4
    Up to how long can a person survive even if a bullet strikes them in the head or major artery?
    5 seconds
    30 seconds
    60 seconds
    10 seconds
    20s
  • Q5
    What section of law justifies police use of force?
    Texas Penal Code, Chapter Nine
    Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 254
    Texas Order of Law Enforcement Standards, Chapter Fourteen, Section 301
    Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Chapter Seven
    20s
  • Q6
    Chapter Nine of the Texas Penal Code requires a person does what before using force?
    Contact police
    Fire a warning shot
    Provide a verbal warning
    Attempt to retreat
    20s
  • Q7
    Why are police officers not obligated to retreat before using force?
    Force is needed to resolve most problems
    Police are given military authority upon commission
    Police cannot protect the public from dangerous individuals by retreating
    Officers have more rights than the average citizen
    20s
  • Q8
    Why are police reports so important?
    Your supervisors need to know what you have been up to
    You must be able to document and justify why you carried out your actions
    The citizens are inherently curious
    The media needs information for their news
    20s
  • Q9
    If you are using force against someone and it is not working, what do you do?
    Utilize deadly force
    Try something different
    Attempt verbal communication
    Strike them harder
    20s
  • Q10
    Most instances of excessive force can be traced to what?
    Poor training and judgement
    Anger issues
    All of these
    Officers who are out of shape
    20s
  • Q11
    You must make sure your use of force looks pretty for the media and the citizens.
    True
    False
    20s

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