BCOT- FIRING RANGE WEEK
ACCURATE 100%
Explain OCGA 16-3-21 - ANSWERI can use deadly force to prevent serious bodily
injury or death to myself or others. I can also use deadly force to prevent the
commission of a FORCIBLE FELONY (rape, murder, etc)
Forcible Felony - ANSWERany felony which involves the use or threat of physical
force or violence against any person. (Murder, rape)
Objectively Reasonable - ANSWERA 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.
Explain OCGA 17-4-20 - ANSWERWhen the officer reasonably believes that the
subject poses an immediate threat of physical violence to the officers or others, and
that violence will cause great bodily harm or death.
To prevent the escape of a suspected felon who is a significant threat.
Can you be issued a weapon off duty? - ANSWERYes, but only in writing by your
WARDEN.
What is the GDC mission statement - ANSWERTo protect Georgians by operating
secure facilities and providing opportunities for offender rehabilitation.
Non-deadly force - ANSWERforce that, when used, is not likely to result in serious
bodily injury or death
Deadly Force - ANSWERforce likely to cause death or great bodily harm
Serious Bodily Injury - ANSWERbodily 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
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. - ANSWER1 level
good faith - ANSWERThe 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: - ANSWERAn incident report, marked as
use of force/ use of weapon
