West Virginia Security Guard Practice Exam

The five stages of the use of force model are

1. Officer Presence, Verbal Communication, Physical Control, Extreme weapons, Lethal force

2. Verbal Communication, Physical Control, Officer Presence, Extreme weapons, Lethal force

3. Officer Presence, Verbal Communication, Extreme physical control, Intermediate weapons, Cautioned force

4. Officer Presence, Verbal Communication, Physical Control, Intermediate Weapons, Lethal Force

The correct answer is: Officer Presence, Verbal Communication, Physical Control, Intermediate Weapons, Lethal Force

The use of force model, as represented by option D, is a structured guideline for law enforcement officials and security personnel, outlining the appropriate levels of force necessary to control a situation. This model progresses in intensity depending on the behavior of the suspect and the risk they pose. The model begins with 'Officer Presence,' which entails the mere visibility of a uniformed officer. Sometimes, this alone can deter anti-social or criminal behavior. The second stage is 'Verbal Communication.' Here, the security officer uses dialogue to gain compliance. This could be simply advising, questioning, or issuing a directive to the suspect. The third stage is 'Physical Control.' If a suspect does not comply with the verbal communication, the security officer might have to use physical measures to gain control. This could be in the form of simple restraint methods or bodily force. The fourth level is 'Intermediate Weapons.' These are non-lethal weapons used to restrain a suspect, such as batons and pepper spray, which do not typically cause permanent harm. The final stage is 'Lethal Force.' This is the highest level of force and is only used when all other options have been exhausted or when the threat of death or serious bodily harm exists. It could involve using firearms or