NC BLET S.C.A.T. Exam
Questions & Answers
What is the recommended reactionary distance - ANSWERS5-6 ft
If a subject goes for your weapon, as an LEO this makes it a - ANSWERSdeadly force situation
3 spray patterns - ANSWERS1. 1 person - circle toward face
2. crowds - horizontal
3. animals - vertical along the snout
OC spray can cause damage to the eyes at a distance of - ANSWERS36 inches or less
What court case established the "reasonableness" standard for LEO use of force? -
ANSWERSGraham vs. Connor
Force options - ANSWERSnon-deadly force, and deadly force
When it comes to deciding on the amount and method of force, what is the most important
factor? - ANSWERSThe immediacy of the threat
Reasonableness must be judged from - ANSWERSthe perspective of a reasonable officer
Decisions must be based on - ANSWERSthe totality of the circumstances
, Reasonableness is determined by - ANSWERSall the surrounding circumstances that caused the
officer to make the decision on the use of force
Force Factors/Variables - ANSWERSa. subject behavior
b. totality of the circumstances
c. environmental conditions
d. reaction time/distance from subject
e. multiple subjects/ officer
f. size & gender of officer/suspect
g. skill level of officer
h. apparent skill level of suspect
i. age of suspect/officer
j. injury or exhaustion
k. weapon availability
l. availability of alternative actions
m. previous knowledge of suspect
What do you need in a use of force report? - ANSWERSIn Narrative:
1) Assessment of initial call
2) Observations made during call (nature of call and information from dispatcher)
3) *Actions taken described in detail choice of force options and what was done/said after
control gained
4) Summary of encounter (document events following arrest)
Reactionary Positioning Zones - ANSWERSa. Zone 1- directly in front
b. Zone 2- 45' off either front shoulder
c. Zone 3- directly to the side of each shoulder
Questions & Answers
What is the recommended reactionary distance - ANSWERS5-6 ft
If a subject goes for your weapon, as an LEO this makes it a - ANSWERSdeadly force situation
3 spray patterns - ANSWERS1. 1 person - circle toward face
2. crowds - horizontal
3. animals - vertical along the snout
OC spray can cause damage to the eyes at a distance of - ANSWERS36 inches or less
What court case established the "reasonableness" standard for LEO use of force? -
ANSWERSGraham vs. Connor
Force options - ANSWERSnon-deadly force, and deadly force
When it comes to deciding on the amount and method of force, what is the most important
factor? - ANSWERSThe immediacy of the threat
Reasonableness must be judged from - ANSWERSthe perspective of a reasonable officer
Decisions must be based on - ANSWERSthe totality of the circumstances
, Reasonableness is determined by - ANSWERSall the surrounding circumstances that caused the
officer to make the decision on the use of force
Force Factors/Variables - ANSWERSa. subject behavior
b. totality of the circumstances
c. environmental conditions
d. reaction time/distance from subject
e. multiple subjects/ officer
f. size & gender of officer/suspect
g. skill level of officer
h. apparent skill level of suspect
i. age of suspect/officer
j. injury or exhaustion
k. weapon availability
l. availability of alternative actions
m. previous knowledge of suspect
What do you need in a use of force report? - ANSWERSIn Narrative:
1) Assessment of initial call
2) Observations made during call (nature of call and information from dispatcher)
3) *Actions taken described in detail choice of force options and what was done/said after
control gained
4) Summary of encounter (document events following arrest)
Reactionary Positioning Zones - ANSWERSa. Zone 1- directly in front
b. Zone 2- 45' off either front shoulder
c. Zone 3- directly to the side of each shoulder
