BCOT WEEK 1 CORRECT 100%
Force - ANSWERPhysical force used to compel an offender to take an action against
their will or to prevent an offender from taking action that would be damaging to
themselves, others or property
Two types of forces - ANSWERNon deadly and deadly
Great bodily injury - ANSWERInjury that is likely to maim or permanent disable
Forcible felony - ANSWERany felony which involves the use or threat of physical
force or violence against any person
Use of force regulation - ANSWERTo control an unruly offender shall not exceed that
which is required to maintain positive control
pressure pull is - ANSWER5.5 lbs
3 safeties for gun - ANSWERTrigger safety , drop safety and firing pin
Cleaning the Glock 17 - ANSWERUse a bore bush, toothbrush, and rag
De-escalation - ANSWER1. Assess situation
2. simple listening- offender is venting to you
3. Active listening- understanding them and their underlying condition
4. acknowledgment- get on their level
5. control- your goal is to help that offender.
Deadly force regulation - ANSWER- to protect him/herself from serious bodily injury
or death
- to protect a third party from serious bodily injury or death
- to prevent the commission of a forcible felony.
Incident Reporting - ANSWER- A use of force supplement reports
- all witness statements
- a disciplinary report
preequisite for deadly force - ANSWERAbility, opportunity, and jeopardy
Use of Force to Prevent Escape: - ANSWERCorrectional officers are authorized to
use of force to prevent and escape from a secure facility up to and including deadly
force.
Deadly force be used - ANSWERthe escape cannot be prevented using a lesser
degree of force
