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Mechanics of Arrest
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01/22/2016

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Term
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
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
Officer, arrestee, public
all
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
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
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
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
abdomen
Term
Which of these is not a strike area for weapons defense?
center mass of arms
center mass of legs
abdomen
center of back
Definition
center of back
Term
Which of these is a "risk factor" during an arrest situation?

suspect's mental attitude
officer's mental attitude
spectator's supportive attitude toward subject
all the above
Definition
Mental attitude of:
Suspect
Officer
Spectator's support for
suspect
all
Term
Which approach method has the advantage of "reduces probability of direct attack"?

direct approach
rear approach
side approach
all of these
Definition
rear approach
Term
Which approach has the advantage of "ability to observe all movements"?

direct approach
rear approach
side aproach
none
Definition
direct approach
Term
Which approach has the advantage of "keeps suspect off balance"?

direct approach
rear approach
side approach
all
Definition
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
rear approach
Term
When handcuffing one suspect which of the below is correct?
hands should be behind the back
suspects' palms should be turned outward, with thumbs up
handcuffs should be double locked with the key holes up
all
Definition
Hands behind the back
palms outward, thumbs up
handcuffs double locked
key holes up
all
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
handcuffed behind their backs, arms interlocked, key holes up and double locked
Term
Handcuffs are a _____ device,
permanent restraining
temporary restraining
temporary controlling
constructive custody
Definition
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
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
right rear seat
Term
Two officers transporting two prisoners 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
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
left hand to left hand
Term
Two officers confronting one suspect should use the ____ formation.

I
L
V
shotgun
Definition
V
Term
Which of these are justification for Baton use.
physical stature of the suspect
language of the suspect
attitude of the suspect
all the above
Definition
physical stature of the suspect
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