North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) State Practice Exam

What is the recommended number of officers in a squad during a larger riot?

1. 6 to 8 officers

2. No less than 8 or more than 12 officers

3. 4 to 6 officers

4. No more than 10 officers

The correct answer is: No less than 8 or more than 12 officers

The recommended number of officers in a squad during a larger riot is no less than 8 and no more than 12 officers. This range is suggested to ensure that the squad is adequately staffed to manage the complexities and challenges presented by a larger riot situation. Having a squad of this size allows for effective control and handling of crowds while ensuring officer safety. It provides enough personnel to form lines, set up a perimeter, and handle potential escalations, allowing for a strategic approach to crowd control. This number strikes a balance between having a sufficient presence to deter unruly behavior and being manageable enough to coordinate effectively among the officers involved. Other ranges, such as 6 to 8 officers or 4 to 6 officers, may be considered insufficient in a larger riot scenario, where the dynamics can rapidly change and require more resources. Having fewer officers might lead to difficulties in maintaining order and could put the officers at greater risk. The option mentioning no more than 10 officers does not reach the recommended level for effectively managing larger disturbances.