235 Defensive Tactics & Threat Assessment Flashcards
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Under Act 235 defensive tactics doctrine, what is the primary goal when a subject displays pre-attack indicators?
Answer: Create distance and establish a reactionary gap
Creating distance and maintaining a reactionary gap gives the officer time to respond to an attack and evaluate threat level before escalating force.
Which behavioral cue is most commonly associated with an imminent physical attack?
Answer: Target glance toward the weapon the subject intends to use
A target glance — where a subject looks at a weapon or the officer's holster just before attacking — is a well-documented pre-attack indicator.
When applying the Tueller Drill principle, an average person can close a 21-foot gap in approximately how many seconds?
Answer: 3 seconds
The Tueller Drill demonstrates that an attacker can cover 21 feet in roughly 1.5 seconds, underscoring the danger posed by edged-weapon threats at close range.
In threat assessment, the acronym JDLR stands for which concept relevant to officer awareness?
Answer: Just Doesn't Look Right
JDLR ('Just Doesn't Look Right') refers to the trained officer's intuitive recognition that something in the environment is anomalous or threatening.
Which of the following best describes a 'bladed stance' used in defensive tactics?
Answer: Angling the body 45 degrees to present a smaller target and protect the weapon side
A bladed stance positions the dominant (weapon) side rearward, reducing the target profile and protecting the holstered firearm from a grab attempt.
Under Act 235 standards, verbal de-escalation should be attempted when:
Answer: Time and safety permit before force becomes necessary
De-escalation is appropriate whenever time and safety allow, potentially resolving the situation without physical force.
Which element is NOT part of the standard threat triangle used in threat assessment?
Answer: Proximity
The threat triangle consists of Ability, Opportunity, and Intent (AOI); proximity is a factor within 'opportunity' but is not a standalone element of the triangle.