BCOT WEEK 3 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
What is the primary duty of a Perimeter Officer - ANSWERTo prevent escapes
( protect the public)
What direction does the officer go when there is only one perimeter car available? -
ANSWERThe officer is allowed to double back and also drive in a circular motion
What do you do before pulling a vehicle over? - ANSWERNotify main control
You're allowed to use deadly force - ANSWERAgainst deadly force or when you're
threatened by deadly force
When is it appropriate to fire your weapon at a escaping offender? - ANSWERWhen
they are free and fleeing
When patrolling the perimeter you should? - ANSWERPatrol in a random pattern
Is a officer allowed to shoot a warning shot to have an inmate comply - ANSWERNo
When Can a vehicle be in the sallyport with both gates open - ANSWERWhen the
vehicle is too long to go through the gates one at a time and when it is An
emergency.
If you believe a driver of the car you pull over is intoxicated it is your duty to? -
ANSWERTell them to stay put and call sheriffs office. If they do leave the premises
notify sheriff and do not follow them
When is deadly force justifiable? - ANSWERWhen ability opportunity and jeopardy is
present
When relieving an officer from the perimeter car or tower post you should not check
your weapons true or false - ANSWERFalse
When both gates of the sallyport need to be open at once officers will? -
ANSWERPosition themselves to be able to see you down both sides of the sallyport
If the subject has ability, opportunity, and places you in jeopardy how will you defend
yourself? - ANSWERWith necessary force up to and including deadly force call main
control and document the use of weapons.
If you're performing a unclothed body search you should do what? - ANSWERNever
touch their body allow the offender to remove his or her own clothing and hand it to
you.
