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TCC PTLEA FDLE SOCE CPO Questions & Answers
Latest Versions 2025 A+
Danger zone - correct-answer-the area within the reactionary gap
Visual control - correct-answer-the ability to see both of the subject's hands and
to know that they are holding no weapons
Reaction time principle - correct-answer-the amount of time t take for the brain
to process a physical threat and the body to respond. this process involves
perceiving and analyzing the threat, formulating a strategy, and initiating motor
actions
Evasion - correct-answer-simply shifting your body or side stepping to avoid the
attack
Redirection - correct-answer-using hands to move the subject away from you
Direct line of attack - correct-answer-the direction that the subject comes from
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Communication - correct-answer-the exchanging of information through verbal
and nonverbal methods which provides valuable insight into the likelihood of
cooperation and compliance of a subject; the exchange of messages, verbally and
nonverbally through speech, gestures, or writing when interacting with others
Dialogue - correct-answer-a controlled, non-emotional communication between
an officer and a subject aimed at problem solving and communication. it is
intentionally designed to gain rapport and exchange information
Verbal direction - correct-answer-the use of proper, clear, and concise commands
to let a subject know what you need or expect him or her to do
Touch - correct-answer-a nonthreatening, noncustodial physical contact and can
be used to support or emphasize a verbal command
Pressure points - correct-answer-techniques used to control behavior by using
pain compliance where pressure or leverage is applied using a fingertip or thumb
tip to target a nerve, joint, or sensitive area, causing pain and compliance to
verbal direction. the two main components of this technique are stabilization and
touch pressure
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Touch pressure - correct-answer-touching the location of a nerve or sensitive area
and applying continual, uninterrupted pressure with the tip of the dinger or
thumbnail the subject complies
Stabilization - correct-answer-immobilizing the subject's head so the subject
cannot move or escape
Under the jaw pressure point - correct-answer-works well to bring a seated,
kneeling, or prone subject to a standing position
Hollow behind the ear pressure point - correct-answer-use on a seated or prone
subject or a subject who is holding onto a fixed object
Hollow behind the collarbone pressure point - correct-answer-use this technique
when you want a standing subject to sit, lie down, or move to another location
Hollow of the neck pressure point - correct-answer-performed at the jugular
notch and is usually used for thwarting an attack by balance displacement
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Escort position - correct-answer-used to move a subject from one point to
another without using pain compliance
Transporters (come-along holds) - correct-answer-techniques used to move a
subject from one point to another with pain compliance and/or mechanical
compliance
Bent wrist transporter - correct-answer-transitions from the escort position when
the subject tries to resist by pulling his or her arm away
Finger lock transporter - correct-answer-usually effective because you
hyperextend the subject's fingers, bending them in a direction they are not meant
to go
Hammer lock transporter - correct-answer-a useful technique applied when
subject tries to pull away from the escort position or a bent wrist or finger lock
transporter
TCC PTLEA FDLE SOCE CPO Questions & Answers
Latest Versions 2025 A+
Danger zone - correct-answer-the area within the reactionary gap
Visual control - correct-answer-the ability to see both of the subject's hands and
to know that they are holding no weapons
Reaction time principle - correct-answer-the amount of time t take for the brain
to process a physical threat and the body to respond. this process involves
perceiving and analyzing the threat, formulating a strategy, and initiating motor
actions
Evasion - correct-answer-simply shifting your body or side stepping to avoid the
attack
Redirection - correct-answer-using hands to move the subject away from you
Direct line of attack - correct-answer-the direction that the subject comes from
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Communication - correct-answer-the exchanging of information through verbal
and nonverbal methods which provides valuable insight into the likelihood of
cooperation and compliance of a subject; the exchange of messages, verbally and
nonverbally through speech, gestures, or writing when interacting with others
Dialogue - correct-answer-a controlled, non-emotional communication between
an officer and a subject aimed at problem solving and communication. it is
intentionally designed to gain rapport and exchange information
Verbal direction - correct-answer-the use of proper, clear, and concise commands
to let a subject know what you need or expect him or her to do
Touch - correct-answer-a nonthreatening, noncustodial physical contact and can
be used to support or emphasize a verbal command
Pressure points - correct-answer-techniques used to control behavior by using
pain compliance where pressure or leverage is applied using a fingertip or thumb
tip to target a nerve, joint, or sensitive area, causing pain and compliance to
verbal direction. the two main components of this technique are stabilization and
touch pressure
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Touch pressure - correct-answer-touching the location of a nerve or sensitive area
and applying continual, uninterrupted pressure with the tip of the dinger or
thumbnail the subject complies
Stabilization - correct-answer-immobilizing the subject's head so the subject
cannot move or escape
Under the jaw pressure point - correct-answer-works well to bring a seated,
kneeling, or prone subject to a standing position
Hollow behind the ear pressure point - correct-answer-use on a seated or prone
subject or a subject who is holding onto a fixed object
Hollow behind the collarbone pressure point - correct-answer-use this technique
when you want a standing subject to sit, lie down, or move to another location
Hollow of the neck pressure point - correct-answer-performed at the jugular
notch and is usually used for thwarting an attack by balance displacement
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Escort position - correct-answer-used to move a subject from one point to
another without using pain compliance
Transporters (come-along holds) - correct-answer-techniques used to move a
subject from one point to another with pain compliance and/or mechanical
compliance
Bent wrist transporter - correct-answer-transitions from the escort position when
the subject tries to resist by pulling his or her arm away
Finger lock transporter - correct-answer-usually effective because you
hyperextend the subject's fingers, bending them in a direction they are not meant
to go
Hammer lock transporter - correct-answer-a useful technique applied when
subject tries to pull away from the escort position or a bent wrist or finger lock
transporter
