BPOC · Chapter 31Free chapter guide

Arrest and Control Procedure.

This chapter covers what a Texas peace officer must know about arrest and Control Procedure, along with the statute limits that shape each element, at the level of detail the TCOLE tests.

Some of what’s covered

A few learning objectives from this chapter.

Sample of 6
LO 31.1
Identify the three basic concepts of weaponless strategies.
LO 31.2
Identify methods of weaponless defense.
LO 31.3
In a dynamic controlled violence scenario, demonstrate techniques of weaponless defense taught in class. Practical scenario:
LO 31.4
Identify methods of weapons defense.
Key statutes cited

The law that drives the questions.

Tex. Penal Code 9.55STATUTE
Tex. Penal Code 46.01STATUTE
Tex. Penal Code 46.15STATUTE
Tex. Penal Code 9.51STATUTE
Tex. Penal Code 9.32STATUTE
Tex. Penal Code 9.33STATUTE
Common questions

What recruits ask about this chapter.

How does a Texas peace officer identify three basic concepts of weaponless strategies?

Self-control; Balance; Awareness.

How does a Texas peace officer identify methods of weaponless defense?

Weaponless Strategies; Ground techniques.

What does the TCOLE curriculum say about in a dynamic controlled violence scenario, demonstrate techniques of weaponless defense taught in class?

In a dynamic controlled violence scenario, demonstrate techniques of weaponless defense taught in class. Includes: dynamic scenarios require several instructors and safety persons to assure all training is conducted in a safe and efficient manner;

How does a Texas peace officer identify methods of weapons defense?

Penal Code Sec. 9.55 Use of Less-Lethal Force Weapon; Tactical transition; A baton is classified as a weapon capable of inflicting serious bodily injury or death; however, impact weapons may be used in lawful situations requiring a degree of force greater than the use of weaponless strategies but less than the use of deadly weapons/force. [Penal Code Sec. 46.01(1) Definitions; Penal Code Sec. 46.15 Nonapplicability]; Situations which may necessitate the use of a baton or impact weapon; Justification of baton use; Guidelines for baton use.

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