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Mechanics of Arrest
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07/25/2013

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The police role in a physical arrest is essentially _____.

 

a.  take the violator into custody

b.  protect the public and take the violator into custody

c.  handcuff the suspect behind his back, thumbs up, palms out

d.  none of these

Definition
b.  protect the public and take the violator into custody
Term

The officer must maintain physical & emotional control in order to ensure the safety of...

 

a.  the officer

b.  the arrestee

c.  the public 

d.  all the above

Definition
d.  all the above
Term

_____ "being prepared to control your own emotional & physical self, then restrain the violator and ultimately the situation".

 

a.  physical balance

b.  mental balance

c.  total balance

d.  optimum balance

Definition
b.  mental balance
Term

_____ "the position that allows you the ability to move while maintaining balance, strength, and advantage."

 

a.  physical balance

b.  mental balance

c.  optimal balance

d.  none of these

Definition
a.  physical balance
Term

A principle of self defense is, "if attacked you should __"

 

a.  try to stop the force with greater force

b.  try to stop the force with equal force

c.  move out of the line of force

d.  retreat to cover and call back up

Definition
c.  move out of the line of force
Term

Which of these is a "strike area" for weapons defense?

 

a.  above the plane of the shoulders

b.  pectoral region

c.  abdomen

c.  groin

Definition
c.  abdomen
Term

Which of these is not a strike area for weapons defense?

 

a.  center mass of arms

b.  center mass of legs

c.  abdomen

d.  center of back

Definition
d.  center of back
Term

Which of these is a "risk factor" during an arrest situation?

 

a.  suspect's mental attitude

b.  officer's mental attitude

c.  spectator's supportive attitude toward subject

d.  all the above

 

Definition
d.  all the above
Term

Which approach method has the advantage of "reduces probability of direct attack"?

 

a.  direct approach

b.  rear approach

c.  side approach

d.  all of these

Definition
b.  rear approach
Term

Which approach has the advantage of "ability to observe all movements"?

 

a.  direct approach

b.  rear approach

c.  side aproach

d.  none of these

Definition
a.  direct approach
Term

Which approach has the advantage of "keeps suspect off balance"?

 

a.  direct approach

b.  rear approach

c.  side approach

d.  all the above

Definition
c.  side approach
Term

Of the three approaches which one has the disadvantage of "may provoke physical response"?

 

a.  direct approach

b.  rear approach

c.  side approach

d.  all of these

Definition
b.  rear approach
Term

When handcuffing one suspect which of the below is correct?

 

a.  hands should be behind the back

b.  suspects' palms should be turned outward, with thumbs up

c.  handcuffs should be double locked with the key holes up

d.  all the above

Definition
d.  all the above
Term

When handcuffing two suspects with two sets of handcuffs, they should be...

 

a.  handcuffed right to right hand

b.  handcuffed left hand to left hand

c.  handcuffed behind their backs, arms interlocked, key holes up and doublelocked

d.  a or b

Definition
c.  handcuffed behind their backs, arms interlocked, key holes up and doublelocked
Term

Handcuffs are a _____ device,

 

a.  permanent restraining

b.  temporary restraining

c.  temporary controlling

d.  constructive custody

Definition
b.  temporary restraining
Term

One officer transporting one prisoner without a prisoner cage, the prisoner is seated...

 

a.  right rear seat

b.  left rear seat

c.  right front seat

d.  rear seat center

Definition
c.  right front seat
Term

Two officers transporting one prisoner without a prisoner cage, the prisoner is seated...

 

a.  right rear seat

b.  center rear seat

c.  left rear seat

d.  right front seat

Definition
a.  right rear seat
Term

Two officers transporting two prisoers without a prisoner cage, the prisoners are seated...

 

a.  prisoners in the back seat, officers up front

b.  prisoners in the back seat, 2nd officer in left rear seat

c.  one prisoner right front seat, one prisoner right rear seat, 2nd officer left rear seat

d.  none of these

Definition
b.  prisoners in the back seat, 2nd officer in left rear seat
Term

Handcuffing two prisoners with one set of handcuffs, the best method is...

 

a.  arms interlocked

b.  left hand to left hand

c.  right hand to left hand

c.  hands in front

Definition
b.  left hand to left hand
Term

Two officers confronting one suspect should use the ____ formation.

 

a.  I

b.  L

c.  V

d.  shotgun

Definition
c.  V
Term

Which of these are justification for Baton use.

 

a.  physical stature of the suspect

b.  language of the suspect

c.  attitude of the suspect

d.  all the above

Definition
a.  physical stature of the suspect
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