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Florida Basic Recruit Training Program: High Liability (Chapter 4: Defensive Tactics) And Answers 100% Score!!!(BRANDNEW
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Defensive Tactics - answer-; System of controlled defensive and offensive body movements used by criminal justice officers to respond to a subject's aggression or resistance. What are the defensive tactics techniques based off of? - answer-; Combination of martial arts, wrestling, and boxing. Defensive Tactics skills require what? - answer-; Physical fitness, strength, agility, balance, and flexibility. What does a warm-up session do? - answer-; Elevates the heart rate and increases blood circulation to muscles. What does a cool-down session do? - answer-; Redistributes the blood flow, causing the metabolic rate to decrease. How long does a warm up session typically last? - answer-; 5 - 7 minutes. How do you perform a neck stretch? - answer-; Lean your left ear to your left shoulder, 10 second count, repeat on opposite side. Stretch chin to chest, and head to rear, 2-3 sets in each direction. How do you perform the Seated Stall? - answer-; Technique is useful when a subject grabs you from behind and attempts to control your upper body. Use loud, clear, verbal commands.
From a seated position where the subject is behind you, attempt to capture one or both of the subjects arms by using your arms and trapping them between your body and upper arm. Control the subject's arms above the elbow to eliminate the subject's movement. Turn your head downward to protect your throat. Perform a joint lock by capturing the arm and controlling the elbow joint. Compress it against your forearm using an arm wrap. May continue to hold the subject, escalate or disengage. How do you follow up from the Seated Stall? - answer-; From the seated stall: Use loud, clear, verbal commands. Place an arm bar on the subject while in the seated stall. Using your legs, swivel in the direction of the controlled arm. Lay back as you lift the subject's arm. As the subject falls forward onto their chest, bridge your mid-section using the outside leg and rotate toward the subject's back. Place his arm in the small of his back as you maintain Complete the movement by rotating your knees. Handcuff or disengage. How do you perform the Straddle Stall? - answer-; Gives opportunity to survive a barrage of punches to the face, will remain on bottom but the attacker will not be able to strike you in the face or throat. Firearm will be out of reach covered by the subject's legs. Use loud, clear, verbal commands. Subject sits on your chest as you lie on your back. Subject positioned on your chest, sit up and grab the subject around the waist with both arms. Depending on how the subject positions himself, may need to use a maneuver before doing the following steps. Place your elbows on the thighs of the subject pushing down and scoot forward. Pull the subject down on top of you. Place your forehead into the chest or stomach of the subject, move your head left or right to breathe and avoid attack. From here, you may continue to hold the subject, escalate or disengage.
Inside of Forearm, Impact Weapon Strike - answer-; NDF, strike the inside of the forearm with an impact weapon. Expected effect is to disable or cause temporary motor dysfunction. Outside of Thigh Impact Weapon Strike - answer-; NDF, Strike the outside of the thigh with an impact weapon, expected effect is to disable or cause temporary motor dysfunction. Inside of Thigh Impact Weapon Strike - answer-; NDF, strike the inside of the thigh with an impact weapon, expected effect is to disable or cause temporary motor dysfunction. Center of Abdomen Impact Weapon Strike - answer-; NDF, jab the center of the abdomen with an impact weapon. Expected effect is to disable or cause temporary respiratory or motor dysfunction. Top of Calf Impact Weapon Strike - answer-; NDF, Strike the top of the calf with an impact weapon, expected effect is to disable or cause temporary motor dysfunction. Side of Neck Impact Weapon Strike - answer-; DF, striking the side of the neck with an impact weapon is deadly force. Head with Impact Weapon Strike - answer-; DF, Striking the head with an impact strike. Throat with Impact Weapon Strike - answer-; DF, Striking the throat with an impact strike. Groin with Impact Weapon Strike - answer-; DF, Striking the groin with an impact weapon. How do you perform a Impact Weapon Thrust? - answer-; Can be executed in all directions with the tip, back, or shaft of the impact weapons. Generally the weapon is thrust in a straight line into the target. Use loud, clear, verbal commands. Assume an appropriate position. Hold the impact weapon with one or both hands. Thrust the impact weapon into an appropriate target area. Follow up with an appropriate technique.
How do you perform an Impact Weapon Swing? - answer-; Can be executed with the shaft or edge of the impact weapon. Generally the weapon is swung in a circular motion. Can also be used with weapons of opportunity. Use loud, clear, verbal commands. Assume an appropriate position. Hold the impact weapon with one or both hands. Swing the impact weapon to an appropriate target area. Follow up with an appropriate technique. How do you perform an Impact Weapon Block? - answer-; Reactionary technique, places the impact weapon between the officer and the subject. Scan blocks pull across the body. Power blocks push against the attacking arm. Use loud, clear, verbal commands. Assume appropriate hand position. Hold the impact weapon with one or both hands. Sweep or push the impact weapon across the front of the body, defending against attack. Follow up with an appropriate technique. Electronic Control Devices (ECD) also called Electronic Immobilization Devices - answer-; Weapons that use a battery powered current of electricity. Current is high voltage and low amperage and is considered safe when used on people. What are types of electronic control devices? - answer-; Dart-firing stun gun, TASER, handheld stun gun, electronic shield, electronic belt, electronic sleeve, etc. What are the two types of chemical agents used to control resistant subjects? - answer-; Oleo-Resin Capsicum (OC) and/or Orthochlorobenzal-malonitrile (CS). Orthochlorobenzal-malononitrile (CS) - answer-; An irritant agent that causes burning and tearing eyes, nasal discharge, and skin and upper respiratory irritation. When it makes contact with skin, it give the sensation of pain by activating and irritating the neural transmitters of the body. No actual burning just then sensation of an intense burn.
The use of a chemical agent is considered to be a use of...? - answer-; Force, and should be documented. Strobing - answer-; Forcefully blinking the eyes using all muscles in the face, and the forehead. What is the most effective method in preventing the disarming of an officer? - answer-; Maintaining appropriate reactionary gap. How do you properly defend against a subject grabbing your intermediate weapon? - answer-; Applicable to all intermediate weapons worn on the belt. Use loud, clear, verbal commands. Cover the subject's hand with your hand and maintain downward pressure. Adjust stance to maintain balance. Deliver strikes to appropriate areas. Follow up with an appropriate technique. How do you properly defend against a subject grabbing your baton when it is drawn? - answer-; Works for one and two handed grabs. Adjust stance to maintain balance. Rotate the long end of the baton upward and from the outside to inside, releasing the subjects grip. Pull the baton back and away. Follow up with an appropriate technique. How do you defend against a subject reaching for your holstered handgun? - answer-; Should only be used if your holster is firmly affixed to the belt. Use loud, clear, verbal commands. Grab the bottom of your holster and lift outward, cants the weapon into your body and prevents removal. If canting is limited, secure the weapon by pushing the firearm into the holster. Adjust your stance to maintain balance.
Deliver strikes to appropriate target areas as you twist your body and increase pressure on the subject's grip. Follow up with an appropriate technique. How do you defend against someone grabbing your drawn handgun? - answer-; Cradle handgun retention technique. Use loud, clear, verbal commands. Widen your stance. Step forward and bring the handgun closer to your chest. Wrap your nonweapon arm under the handgun and subject's hand and clamp them tightly to your chest. Lever the gun barrel upward to release it from the subject's grasp. Step back and create distance. Follow up with an appropriate technique. Disarming Techniques - answer-; Last resort when an officer believes that the subject is going to shoot them. What are some facts that affect an officers decision to employ disarming techniques? - answer-; Proximity of the officer to a subject. Officer's belief that the subject is going to shoot. Present of other potential victims in the immediate area. Consideration of other reasonable options. Mindset and commitment to disarm the subject regardless of personal injury or initial failure. Disarming techniques rely on what several principles to be effective? - answer-; Surprise - Don't telegraph to the subject you plan to attack. Action is faster than reaction - When you enter the danger zone to deal with a subject you are the initiator. Subject must react to your threat. Verbal Distraction - Reaction time increases when a subject processes two or more pieces of information at the same time. Ex. Ask the subject a question then immediately take action. Physical proximity - To initiate this technique the subject's handgun must be within arms reach.
Defense against an edged weapon may require a...? - answer-; Deadly force response, only use empty hand techniques against edged weapon attacks only when no other options are available. What is the minimum safe distance for an officer to be able to react to an edged weapon attack? - answer-; 25 feet. What are some useful tools in defense against a edged weapon attack? - answer-; Obstacles, like furniture, a vehicle, or clothing. What are some knife patterns that are likely to be used by a knife-wielding subject? - answer-; Straight thrust, overhead attack with one or two hands., slash forehand and backhand, reverse grip, cross X pattern with up and down movements. What are some movements to use to defend against a spontaneous close-quarter edged weapon attack? - answer-; Evade - Move or pivot away. Secure - Capture the weapon arm and secure it. Redirect - Redirect the weapon arm Control - Use a takedown to put the subject in a prone position, disarm, and use a resistant device. How do you perform a redirection technique? - answer-; Use loud, clear, verbal commands. As the subject attacks, pivot backward to evade his forward movement. Simultaneously bring both hands up in front of your face to protect vital areas. Push or slap at the subject's upper arm or shoulder to create distance. Move away from the subject at an angle or circle. Follow up with an appropriate technique. How do you defend against an overhead stab with an edged weapon? (Technique 1) - answer-; Use loud, clear verbal commands. As the subject strikes down, step to the outside of the attacking arm. Simultaneously overlap your hands forming a V to grab and control the subject's wrist. Step back and pivot to the rear while forcing the subject's attacking arm downward.
Rotate the subject's arm elbow up. Control the subject's arm with the downward pressure on the elbow. Keep the subjects arm straight with his wrist above his shoulder. Take the subject down as in a straight arm takedown or outside wrist takedown. Apply pressure to the back of the subject's wrist to facilitate the weapon release. Secure the edged weapon. Follow up with an appropriate technique. How do you defend against an overhead stab with an edged weapon? (Technique 2) - answer-; Use loud, clear, verbal commands. Palm strike the subject's upper chest near his shoulder with both hands to stop the movement of the weapon arm. Using your arm closest to the subject's weapon arm, capture and secure his arm by encircling it. At the same time, strike down the throat or face with your other hand or elbow. Use multiple strikes until the subject is disarmed and under control or until you can safely disengage. Use a takedown to put the subject in a prone handcuffing position. How do you defend against a Straight/Underhand Thrust with an edged weapon? - answer-; Use loud, clear, verbal commands. As the subject strikes with the weapon, step to the outside of the attacking arm. With both hands, simultaneously grab and control the subject's wrist as you move your hips back. At the same time, push the weapon away from your body. Use striking techniques if safe. Pivot to the outside while trapping the subject's arm between your arm and body with the subject's elbow up. Control the subject's arm with downward pressure on the elbow. Keep the subject's arm straight with his wrist above his shoulder. Use a takedown to put the subject on the ground. Apply pressure to the back of the subject's wrist to facilitate the weapons release. Secure the edged weapon. Follow up with an appropriate technique.
Control the subject's arm with downward pressure on the elbow. Keep the subject's arm straight with his wrist above his shoulder. Take the subject down using a straight arm or wrist technique. Apply pressure to the back of the subject's wrist to facilitate the weapons release. Secure the edged weapon. Follow up with an appropriate technique. How do you perform the straight arm behind back stretch? - answer-; Place both arms behind your hips, interlocking hands raise your arms behind your back for a count of 10-20 seconds. Head upright and neck relaxed. How do you perform the behind neck triceps stretch? - answer-; Raise your right arm above your head and bend the right arm, using the opposite hand grasp the elbow and pull towards the midline of the back. Hold for 10-20 seconds and switch. How do you perform the arm cross in front of chest stretch? - answer-; Straight right arm across your chest with the palm up, grasp your upper arm, above the elbow with your left hand and slowly pull in towards and across your chest. Hold for 10-20 seconds, repeat with left arm. How do you perform the both arms above head stretch? - answer-; Both arms straight above the head, hands interlocking, palms facing up and reach upward slowly while reaching slightly backward. Hold for 10 - 20 seconds. How do you perform the both arms in front of chest stretch? - answer-; Feet shoulder width apart, arms from an overhead position towards the front of your body, rounding the back and stretching the shoulder blades apart. Hold for 10-20 seconds. How do you perform the forward lunge stretch? - answer-; Take a long step forward until your right knee is directly over your right foot. Back leg straight, forward foot on the floor, hands on the front thigh, lower your hips slowly forward and down. Hold for 10-20 seconds, repeat on opposite side. How do you perform the butterfly stretch? - answer-; Bend your legs toward each other with the soles of your shoes touching. Legs should be relaxed, knees should be flat on the floor. Lean forward from the waist and stretch the back. Head as close to your feet as possible. Hold for 10-20 seconds.
How do you perform the spinal twist? - answer-; Legs extended straight bring your right foot to the outside of your left leg next to your knee. Right hand behind your hip for support. Push your right knee to the left with your left elbow while turning your upper body to the right and rotating your shoulders. Hold for 10 - 20 seconds and switch. How do you perform the supine knee flex stretch? - answer-; Lie on your back, legs straight. Bring your right knee towards your chest, both hands below the knee while continually pulling the knee towards your chest. Hold for 10- 20 seconds and switch. How do you perform the modified hurdler's stretch? - answer-; Seated. Place your right leg straight in front of your body, bend your left leg, bring the sole of your left shoe facing the inside of your straight leg. Lean forward from the waist, grasp your toes while moving your chest as close to your straightened leg. Hold for 10-20 seconds and switch. How do you perform the straddle stretch? - answer-; Leg straight out in front, spread your legs as far as possible, right leg grasping the toes of the right foot while leaning from the waist. Butt on the floor and you back straight. Chest should be directly over the right knee. Lean your upper body forward towards the ground with your hands grasped as close to the toes as possible. Hold for 1 0 - 20 seconds and switch. Cardiovascular Training - answer-; Exercise that elevates the heart rate to a range between 60-85% of the maximum rate, when in that range a person is in a cardiovascular or aerobic state. What are some health benefits of cardiovascular training? - answer-; Burning calories, eliminating body fat, and strengthens the heart and lungs. What is the function and sources of protein? - answer-; Provides energy, builds and repairs body cells, part of various enzymes, hormones, antibodies. Sources: Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, legumes, milk and milk products, vegetables, grains. What is the function and sources of carbohydrates? - answer-; Provides energy needed by the brain, nervous system, red blood cells and other cells.
Once an officer achieves compliance or control what muse they do? - answer-; De-escalate the use of force. Force Guidelines - answer-; Provide a framework for making decisions involving the reasonable use of force by criminal justice officers. Based on constitutional considerations, case law, and describes appropriate decision making in a fluid and dynamic situation. Passive Resistance - answer-; Verbal and/or physical refusal to comply with an officer's lawful direction causing the officer to use physical techniques to establish control. Examples: Refusing to move at the officer's direction. Peacefully protests at a political event in a public location. Refuses to take his hands out of his pockets or from behind his back. Active Resistance - answer-; Physically evasive movements directed toward the officer. Bracing, tensing, pushing, or pulling to prevent the officer from establishing control over the subject. Examples: Physically anchors themselves to a person/object to prevent from being removed. Braces or pulls away from the officer when the officer grips the subject's arm. Attempts to run when the officer touches or attempts to grab the subject's arm or shoulder. Aggressive Resistance - answer-; Attacking movements toward an officer that may cause injury but not likely to cause death or great bodily harm. Examples: Balls up fist and approaches officers. Pushes the officer back as the officer tries to take the subject into custody. Grabs any part of the officer's body.
Section 776.06 F.S. - answer-; States, "deadly force" means force that is likely to cause death or great bodily harm and includes but not limited too. (A) firing of a firearm (B) firing a firearm at a vehicle. Section 776.07 F.S. - answer-; Correctional officer or other law enforcement officers are justified in the use of force including deadly force, when he or she reasonably believes to be necessary to prevent the escape from a penal institution of a person whom the officer reasonably believes to be lawfully detained in such institution under sentence for an offense or awaiting trial or commitment for an offense. What's the three things needed to make a deadly force decision? - answer-; Ability, Opportunity, and Intent. Ability - answer-; Subject having the means to carry out their intent to cause death or great bodily harm. Determine whether the subject has the necessary means to cause death or great bodily harm. Weapon is not required, subject must only have the apparent ability to carry out their intention. Opportunity - answer-; Capable of acting on a plan to causer or others. Subjects weapon often determines opportunity. Intent - answer-; Reasonably perceived imminent threat to an officer or another person based on the subject's actions, behaviors, words, or other indicators. Perception derived from the totality of the circumstances. Totality of Circumstances - answer-; Term the court uses to refer to all fact and circumstances known to the officer at the time, or reasonably perceived by the officer as the basis for a use of force decision. Includes consideration of the subject's form of resistance, all reasonably perceived situational factors that may have an effect t on the situation, and the response options available to the officer. What are some situational factors that are considered for totality of circumstances? - answer-; Severity of the crime, subject is an immediate threat, mental or psychiatric history, violent history, combative skills, access to a weapon, innocent bystanders, subjects versus number of officers, duration, subjects size, age, etc., officers size, age, etc., environmental factors. Who will see use of force reports? - answer-; Supervisors, prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, and the public.
Survival Stress - answer-; "Fear-Induced Stress" measure of anxiety caused by an appraisal of a stimulus that leads to an extreme state of arousal. Arousal - answer-; Officer's elevated mind-body state that occurs in the presence of a perceived challenge or threat. When the stimulus exceeds an officer's coping mechanism, the stimulus will now be perceived as a...? - answer-; Threat, and lead to extreme arousal. Lower anxiety results in a lower arousal, where a higher anxiety results in..? - answer-; Higher arousal. As anxiety increases or decreases it creates a psychological imbalance. The mind like all body systems strives for what? - answer-; Balance. What are some physiological responses the body does when it perceives a threat? - answer-; Electrical and hormonal activity can cause an elevated heart rate, increase in respiration, pausing of digestion, and affect cognitive decision making, along with other mind-body responses. What are the four instinctual reactions to survival stress? - answer-; Fight, Flight, Posture, and Submit. During an encounter, survival stress can occur in who? - answer-; The Subject, Officer, or both. Submit - answer-; Completely relinquish control to another. Limbic System - answer-; Parts of the brain that are especially focused on emotion and motivation that provides survival response to the central nervous system. What are the two systems the central nervous system is composed of? - answer-; Sympathetic Nervous System and Parasympathetic Nervous System.