Deck 18: Technology in the Street

Question 1

The first technologies that police officers carried to protect themselves were the nightstick and the handgun.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The second most carried firearm by state and local police officer's is a semi-automatic rifle.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

In a use of force situation, the offender's actions dictate the police officer's response.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

All state and local use of force policy variations are founded in constitutional and case law.

Question 5

Oleoresin Capsicum, or pepper spray is being used to replace other chemical agents (tear gas).

Question 6

Beanbag rounds are not intended to penetrate, but there have been cases of this occurring.

Question 7

RADAR speed detection is an improvement over LASER speed detection devices.

Question 8

It is not dangerous to fire a gun into the air.

Question 9

The common substance used in body armor, Kevlar, was first manufactured as steel plating for tanks.

Question 10

Many gunfire reduction technologies combine Geographic Information Systems, radio frequency and Time Distance on Arrival technology.

Question 11

Many police agencies have authorized their police officers to carry semi-automatic handguns for which of the following reasons:

A) They carry more ammunition.
B) They are easier to reload under stress.
C) They are more compact.
D) all of the above

Question 12

In a ________ situation the offender immediately complies with the officer.

A) Level II
B) Level IV
C) Level V
D) Level I

Question 13

Some communities are wary of the police using electrical devices as less-lethal control device because of the use of electricity for ________ around the world.

A) torture
B) civilized reasons
C) lighting
D) humanitarian reasons

Question 14

Currently, there are two mechanical means being widely employed by police agencies to stop fleeing vehicles ________ and ________.

A) Tire Deflation Spikes; Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT)
B) Pursuit Immobilization Technique (PIT); Tire Shredding Spikes
C) Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT); Tire Shredding Spikes
D) Tire Deflation Spikes; Pursuit Immobilization Technique (PIT)

Question 15

Soft body armor is a series of tightly woven nylon threads that act to ________ the energy of a bullet striking it.

A) delay
B) defer
C) disperse
D) deflect

Question 16

A/An ________ External Defibrillation is a device designed to allow first responders with minimal training to diagnose and administer defibrillation.

A) Emergency
B) Crisis
C) Manual
D) Automated

Question 17

The ________ and the revolver were the first technologies police officer's carried to defend themselves.

A) badge
B) semi-automatic pistol
C) nightstick
D) shotgun

Question 18

An increasing amount of research and development has concentrated on finding alternative control methods for police officers. At first, this search concentrated on finding ________ means of overcoming resistance, but as new ideas were field tested and old ideas improved upon, it was realized that just about any for of force can be deadly.

A) a quick
B) a non lethal
C) a lethal
D) a cheap

Question 19

Most use-of-force situation occur between ________ and ________.

A) a single police officer; a single offender
B) multiple police officers; a single offender
C) a single police officer; multiple offenders
D) multiple police officers; multiple offenders

Question 20

According to the National Institute for Justice, any new less-lethal use of force technologies should not require ________ training.

A) frequent and intensive
B) any
C) easy and inexpensive
D) none of the above

Question 21

If an offender intends to kill or inflict great bodily injury, a police officer should respond with which level of force?

A) Level IV
B) Level I
C) Level II
D) Level V

Question 22

Sometimes when a police officer uses a less-lethal force device the offender dies. Which of the following are factors outside the police officer's control that may contribute to the offender's death?

A) It wasn't realized that the device could cause death.
B) The offender is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
C) both A and B
D) neither A nor B

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a guideline developed by the National Institute for Justice regarding the develop of alternative force technologies?

A) It must improve on a present practice.
B) It must require intensive training and skill.
C) It should be geared toward use by a single officer.
D) It must re relatively inexpensive.

Question 24

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the police baton?

A) The police officer must be within striking distance.
B) It is easy to use and train for its use.
C) It is versatile.
D) It is light weight.

Question 25

Chemical agents (tear gas) work on an offender's central nervous system. Which of the following is a factor that can diminish or negate the effectiveness of chemical agents?

A) The offender is mentally ill.
B) The offender is on drugs and/or alcohol.
C) The offender has a high level of endorphins because of an excited state.
D) all of the above

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a drawback to the beanbag shotgun?

A) Existing inventories of shotguns are inexpensive to convert.
B) These weapons can still injury bystanders.
C) Beyond sixty feet the accuracy deteriorates substantially.
D) The rounds, although not intend to penetrate the skin, have done so.

Question 27

Which of the following is a community concern regarding the use of electrical control devices like a stun gun?

A) They are easy for police officers to carry.
B) They can be used by a single police officer.
C) Past police abuses with electrical prod-like devices.
D) They require minimal training.

Question 28

A mechanical means of stopping a fleeing vehicle that requires police officer's are deployed ahead of the offender's vehicle best describes:

A) Tire Deflation Spikes
B) RADAR
C) Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT)
D) none of the above

Question 29

Gunfire reduction technology involves all of the following, except?

A) Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
B) RADAR Technology
C) Radio Frequency Technology
D) Time Distance on Arrival Technology

Question 30

Which of the following is true regarding Automated External Defibrillation (AED).

A) Even if a heart attack victim receives immediate and proper intervention, their chances of survival are rarely increased by the use of AED.
B) The proper operation of an AED requires extensive training.
C) An AED has no diagnostic capabilities.
D) After an AED delivers a shock, it continues to issue instructions to the first responder.