What is the department's policy on neck restraints in general?

• A. There are none
• B. There are some
• C. Only in training
• D. Only with authorization

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is safety-first policy in use-of-force situations. Neck restraints carry a high risk of serious injury, including damage to the spine, airway, and carotid arteries, and they are difficult to control and unintendedly lethal in some cases. A policy that there are none means neck restraints are not permitted in general practice. This reflects a cautious, standardized approach that prioritizes officer and suspect safety and reduces liability by not allowing high-risk techniques as a general option. It also directs you toward safer, proven control methods and compliance strategies rather than relying on neck holds.

The other options imply some level of exception or ongoing allowance (there are some; only in training; only with authorization), which would introduce risk and variability into everyday encounters. Since the policy states there are none, those alternative paths aren’t permitted.