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Question # 37

You are the sole officer escorting a trash detail consisting of three minimum-security inmates to the outside dumpster, located 100 yards beyond the main facility doors but still within the outer perimeter fence. Suddenly, one of the inmates breaks away from the group and sprints toward the distant woodline. You are armed with a radio and OC spray. What is the most tactically appropriate first response?

Options:

A.

Immediately sprint after the fleeing inmate and use your OC spray to stop him.

B.

Call a Code over the radio, secure the two remaining inmates on the ground, and maintain a visual on the escapee.

C.

Order the two remaining inmates to chase down the fleeing inmate while you call for backup.

D.

Draw your firearm and fire a warning shot into the air to force the escapee to surrender.

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