BCOT WEEK 4 (DT) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS (GRADED +)
Question: What is the specific definition of "Force"?
Answer: ✔✔ The application of physical strength to oblige an inmate to perform
an action against their choices, or to halt an inmate from engaging in conduct that
risks injury to themselves, others, or facility property.
Question: According to department policy, what are the authorized reasons for
deploying physical force?
Answer: ✔✔ To carry out lawful and essential operational duties of the institution,
protect individuals from harm, or prevent significant destruction of property.
Question: What are the five progressive tiers of inmate resistance outlined on the
continuum?
Answer: ✔✔
Verbal Non-Compliance
Passive Resistance
Defensive Resistance
Active Aggression
Deadly Force Threat
Question: What is the initial, baseline level of control on the officer's side of the
Use of Force Continuum?
Answer: ✔✔ Officer Presence
Question: What is the definition of "Deadly Force"?
Answer: ✔✔ Physical or ballistic measures that carry a high probability of—or are
explicitly intended to cause—death or catastrophic physical trauma.
Question: What three legal components must be present to establish the
justification for deploying deadly force?
, Answer: ✔✔ Ability, Opportunity, and Jeopardy.
When can deadly force be used during an escape? -ANSWER ✔✔Only when the
escape cannot be prevented by using a lesser degree of force.
What is deemed prohibited punishment? -ANSWER ✔✔• Using force after the
offender has been controlled.
• using force after the offender has voluntarily ceased misconduct.
• using force beyond that which is minimum necessary to control the situation.
• using force with no offender misconduct has occurred.
• using force without authorization.
When reporting (IR) what must you remember? -ANSWER ✔✔• The incident
report needs to be completed by the end of shift.
• anticipated use of force should be recorded with two cameras and the video files
forwarded with the report.
What are the two types of force? -ANSWER ✔✔Spontaneous and anticipated
What is anticipated force? -ANSWER ✔✔Force that is planned out.
What is spontaneous force? -ANSWER ✔✔Force that happens immediately. (In
the moment/ instant reaction)
What must Stance do ? -ANSWER ✔✔provide balance, mobility, stability and
protection or vital organs and our weapon.
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS (GRADED +)
Question: What is the specific definition of "Force"?
Answer: ✔✔ The application of physical strength to oblige an inmate to perform
an action against their choices, or to halt an inmate from engaging in conduct that
risks injury to themselves, others, or facility property.
Question: According to department policy, what are the authorized reasons for
deploying physical force?
Answer: ✔✔ To carry out lawful and essential operational duties of the institution,
protect individuals from harm, or prevent significant destruction of property.
Question: What are the five progressive tiers of inmate resistance outlined on the
continuum?
Answer: ✔✔
Verbal Non-Compliance
Passive Resistance
Defensive Resistance
Active Aggression
Deadly Force Threat
Question: What is the initial, baseline level of control on the officer's side of the
Use of Force Continuum?
Answer: ✔✔ Officer Presence
Question: What is the definition of "Deadly Force"?
Answer: ✔✔ Physical or ballistic measures that carry a high probability of—or are
explicitly intended to cause—death or catastrophic physical trauma.
Question: What three legal components must be present to establish the
justification for deploying deadly force?
, Answer: ✔✔ Ability, Opportunity, and Jeopardy.
When can deadly force be used during an escape? -ANSWER ✔✔Only when the
escape cannot be prevented by using a lesser degree of force.
What is deemed prohibited punishment? -ANSWER ✔✔• Using force after the
offender has been controlled.
• using force after the offender has voluntarily ceased misconduct.
• using force beyond that which is minimum necessary to control the situation.
• using force with no offender misconduct has occurred.
• using force without authorization.
When reporting (IR) what must you remember? -ANSWER ✔✔• The incident
report needs to be completed by the end of shift.
• anticipated use of force should be recorded with two cameras and the video files
forwarded with the report.
What are the two types of force? -ANSWER ✔✔Spontaneous and anticipated
What is anticipated force? -ANSWER ✔✔Force that is planned out.
What is spontaneous force? -ANSWER ✔✔Force that happens immediately. (In
the moment/ instant reaction)
What must Stance do ? -ANSWER ✔✔provide balance, mobility, stability and
protection or vital organs and our weapon.
