BCOT- FIRING RANGE WEEK
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT LATEST UPDATED 2026
Question: What are the legal provisions regarding the use of defensive force under
OCGA 16-3-21?
Answer: ✔✔ This statute establishes that lethal force is legally permissible when
necessary to shield oneself or a third party from imminent death or severe bodily
trauma. It also justifies lethal measures to stop the execution of a forcible felony,
such as murder or sexual assault.
Question: What standard does OCGA 17-4-20 establish for an officer's
justification of deadly force?
Answer: ✔✔ It dictates that lethal measures are authorized if an officer maintains
an objective, reasonable belief that a suspect presents an immediate danger of
physical violence capable of causing catastrophic injury or death to staff or the
community. It is also justified to prevent the escape of a fleeing felon who poses a
significant ongoing threat.
Can you be issued a weapon off duty? -ANSWER ✔✔Yes, but only in writing by
your WARDEN.
What is the GDC mission statement -ANSWER ✔✔To protect Georgians by
operating secure facilities and providing opportunities for offender rehabilitation.
Non-deadly force -ANSWER ✔✔force that, when used, is not likely to result in
serious bodily injury or death
Deadly Force -ANSWER ✔✔force likely to cause death or great bodily harm
, Serious Bodily Injury -ANSWER ✔✔bodily injury that involves a substantial risk
of death; protracted unconsciousness; extreme physical pain; protracted or obvious
disfigurement; or protracted loss or substantial impairment of a function of a
bodily member, organ or mental faculty
Forcible Felony -ANSWER ✔✔any felony which involves the use or threat of
physical force or violence against any person. (Murder, rape)
Objectively Reasonable -ANSWER ✔✔A reasonably prudent and cautious person
would find an officer's actions reasonable under the circumstances.
12 peers with similar backgrounds and experience must agree with your actions.
Force used by a correctional officer to control an unruly offender shall not exceed
that which is required to maintain positive control. Only allowed
_______________ of force above what the situation requires. -ANSWER ✔✔1
level
good faith -ANSWER ✔✔The actions of the officer must be made with the sole
intent of discharging their duty to prevent the escape. Any other intent on the part
of the officer will eliminate their defense of good faith.
Incident Report packages should include: -ANSWER ✔✔An incident report,
marked as use of force/ use of weapon
Use of force supplement report
All witness statements
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT LATEST UPDATED 2026
Question: What are the legal provisions regarding the use of defensive force under
OCGA 16-3-21?
Answer: ✔✔ This statute establishes that lethal force is legally permissible when
necessary to shield oneself or a third party from imminent death or severe bodily
trauma. It also justifies lethal measures to stop the execution of a forcible felony,
such as murder or sexual assault.
Question: What standard does OCGA 17-4-20 establish for an officer's
justification of deadly force?
Answer: ✔✔ It dictates that lethal measures are authorized if an officer maintains
an objective, reasonable belief that a suspect presents an immediate danger of
physical violence capable of causing catastrophic injury or death to staff or the
community. It is also justified to prevent the escape of a fleeing felon who poses a
significant ongoing threat.
Can you be issued a weapon off duty? -ANSWER ✔✔Yes, but only in writing by
your WARDEN.
What is the GDC mission statement -ANSWER ✔✔To protect Georgians by
operating secure facilities and providing opportunities for offender rehabilitation.
Non-deadly force -ANSWER ✔✔force that, when used, is not likely to result in
serious bodily injury or death
Deadly Force -ANSWER ✔✔force likely to cause death or great bodily harm
, Serious Bodily Injury -ANSWER ✔✔bodily injury that involves a substantial risk
of death; protracted unconsciousness; extreme physical pain; protracted or obvious
disfigurement; or protracted loss or substantial impairment of a function of a
bodily member, organ or mental faculty
Forcible Felony -ANSWER ✔✔any felony which involves the use or threat of
physical force or violence against any person. (Murder, rape)
Objectively Reasonable -ANSWER ✔✔A reasonably prudent and cautious person
would find an officer's actions reasonable under the circumstances.
12 peers with similar backgrounds and experience must agree with your actions.
Force used by a correctional officer to control an unruly offender shall not exceed
that which is required to maintain positive control. Only allowed
_______________ of force above what the situation requires. -ANSWER ✔✔1
level
good faith -ANSWER ✔✔The actions of the officer must be made with the sole
intent of discharging their duty to prevent the escape. Any other intent on the part
of the officer will eliminate their defense of good faith.
Incident Report packages should include: -ANSWER ✔✔An incident report,
marked as use of force/ use of weapon
Use of force supplement report
All witness statements
