Defensive Tactics SOCE Review Exam
Questions and Answers
What U.S. Supreme Court case stated that the reasonableness of a particular use of
force must be judged from the perspective of how a reasonable officer on the scene
would respond, rather than from the 20/20 perspective of hindsight? - Answers -Graham
v. Connor
What is referred to as the use of body mechanics to leverage or control a subject? -
Answers -Grappling
A strike that is delivered and then retracted very quickly, thus enabling multiple strikes,
creating distance, setting up the next techniques, and causing distraction to the subject
best defines what? - Answers -snap-back
_______________________________________defines a nonthreatening, noncustodial
physical contact and can be used to support or emphasize a verbal command -
Answers -Touch
Condition red on the Threat Awareness Spectrum: - Answers -specific threat identified
and appropriate actions taken
What is the minimum safe distance for an officer to be able to react to an edged weapon
attack without injury? - Answers -25 feet
Condition White: - Answers -• Unaware that a threat exists
• Attention is unfocused or preoccupied, and the officer is oblivious to potential danger
in his or her environment.
• Example: A person drives to work and does not remember the drive (automatic pilot).
Condition Yellow - Answers -General awareness of possible threats
Condition Orange - Answers -Recognition that a threat exists
Condition Black - Answers -• Threat mismanaged due to panicked stress response
• Survival stress functions break down. Submission or freezing may occur.
• Example: The correctional officer panics and may not respond effectively.
Passive Resistance - Answers -Refusal to comply
Active Resistance - Answers -Evasive Movements
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