DPSST DPSST Defensive Tactics

Question 1

Under DPSST use-of-force guidelines, which principle requires that the level of force used be matched to the threat level presented by a subject?

Accepted Answer

Proportionality

Answer

Totality

Answer

Immediacy

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Necessity

Question 2

Which DPSST-recognized control technique is designed to gain compliance through pain without causing injury, using pressure on nerve points?

Accepted Answer

Pain compliance

Answer

Hard empty-hand control

Answer

Deadly force

Answer

Takedown

Question 3

In DPSST training, the 'reactionary gap' refers to the minimum distance an officer should maintain to:

Accepted Answer

React to a sudden attack from a subject

Answer

Complete paperwork after an incident

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Request backup before engaging

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Identify themselves verbally

Question 4

According to DPSST standards, when is the use of a carotid restraint (neck restraint) generally authorized?

Accepted Answer

When a subject is actively resisting and poses a threat of serious injury

Answer

Whenever a subject refuses a verbal command

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As a first response to non-compliance

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Only during arrest of violent felons outdoors

Question 5

DPSST's use-of-force continuum includes which of the following as the lowest level of force?

Accepted Answer

Officer presence

Answer

Verbal commands

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Soft empty-hand control

Answer

OC spray

Question 6

After any use of force, DPSST policy requires officers to:

Accepted Answer

Document the incident in a use-of-force report

Answer

Request administrative leave immediately

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Contact the district attorney before filing any report

Answer

Conduct a citizen interview before completing any paperwork