HFRG THREAT PATTERN RECOGNITION EXAM
2026 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT FULL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ two theories of control. Answer: Total control theory and OnePlus
One theory
◉ 1 + 1 theory. Answer: The level of force required for that incident
is the assailance level force plus one
◉ Total control theory. Answer: A specific type of tool is used to
control on all levels of resistance
◉ levels of resistance. Answer: 1. psychological intimidation
2. verbal non-compliance
3. passive resistance
4. defensive resistance
5. active aggression
6. deadly force assault
◉ levels of control. Answer: 1. officer presence
,2. verbal direction
3. soft empty hand control
4. hard empty hand control
5. intermediate weapon
6. immediate incapacitation or deadly force
◉ common types of resistance. Answer: Resistance during the
handcuffing procedure, passive actions, escort position resistance,
and active aggression
◉ principles of controlling resistive behavior. Answer: pain
compliance, stunning techniques, distraction techniques, balance
displacement, and motor dysfunction or a charley horse
◉ reactionary gap. Answer: minimum safe zone that an officer
should maintain when dealing with others (6-10ft)
◉ tactical reactionary options. Answer: 1. either penetrate the
reactionary gap in order to use techniques that are designed to be
used in close quarters, or
2. to disengage and employ techniques that are designed to be used
on the edge of the reactionary gap
, ◉ tactically safe. Answer: double lock handcuffs when it is ________ to
do so
◉ handcuffing myth. Answer: hole's must be pointed outward and
the double locking prevents injury
◉ 70%. Answer: when tunnel vision The sets in an officer's
peripheral field is reduced by
◉ 115-145 BPM. Answer: heart rate for optimal performance
◉ fine motor skills. Answer: those that require hand-eye
coordination and hand dexterity
◉ Protein. Answer: used to maintain and build muscles
◉ 4-6 ft. Answer: conversational distance
◉ <4ft. Answer: interpreted as intimidating, violate personal space
◉ 6-10ft. Answer: voice is stressed and communication, does not
allow for personal contact
2026 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT FULL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ two theories of control. Answer: Total control theory and OnePlus
One theory
◉ 1 + 1 theory. Answer: The level of force required for that incident
is the assailance level force plus one
◉ Total control theory. Answer: A specific type of tool is used to
control on all levels of resistance
◉ levels of resistance. Answer: 1. psychological intimidation
2. verbal non-compliance
3. passive resistance
4. defensive resistance
5. active aggression
6. deadly force assault
◉ levels of control. Answer: 1. officer presence
,2. verbal direction
3. soft empty hand control
4. hard empty hand control
5. intermediate weapon
6. immediate incapacitation or deadly force
◉ common types of resistance. Answer: Resistance during the
handcuffing procedure, passive actions, escort position resistance,
and active aggression
◉ principles of controlling resistive behavior. Answer: pain
compliance, stunning techniques, distraction techniques, balance
displacement, and motor dysfunction or a charley horse
◉ reactionary gap. Answer: minimum safe zone that an officer
should maintain when dealing with others (6-10ft)
◉ tactical reactionary options. Answer: 1. either penetrate the
reactionary gap in order to use techniques that are designed to be
used in close quarters, or
2. to disengage and employ techniques that are designed to be used
on the edge of the reactionary gap
, ◉ tactically safe. Answer: double lock handcuffs when it is ________ to
do so
◉ handcuffing myth. Answer: hole's must be pointed outward and
the double locking prevents injury
◉ 70%. Answer: when tunnel vision The sets in an officer's
peripheral field is reduced by
◉ 115-145 BPM. Answer: heart rate for optimal performance
◉ fine motor skills. Answer: those that require hand-eye
coordination and hand dexterity
◉ Protein. Answer: used to maintain and build muscles
◉ 4-6 ft. Answer: conversational distance
◉ <4ft. Answer: interpreted as intimidating, violate personal space
◉ 6-10ft. Answer: voice is stressed and communication, does not
allow for personal contact
