Under 16 CCR §628 (BSIS training regulations), the passing standard for the Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force course final exam is:
Explanation
16 CCR §628 requires a 100% score on the Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force course final exam. Retakes are permitted — applicants who do not pass on the first attempt may retake until they pass. The high bar reflects the gravity of the subject matter: errors about arrest authority and use of force have direct consequences for citizens' liberty and safety. Discretionary or lower passing standards (a), (c), (d) misstate the regulation; instructors administer but cannot waive the 100% requirement.
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