Which statement correctly describes the roles during DFSG deployment?

Which statement correctly describes the roles during DFSG deployment?

• A. Primary officer operates; backup officers take physical control
• B. Backup officer operates; primary officer takes physical control
• C. Subject operates the device; officers watch
• D. Supervisor operates; subject controls

Answer: (A)

During DFSG deployment, the primary officer is the one who operates the device, while a backup officer maintains physical control of the subject. This separation keeps the operator focused on the device and its safety considerations, while the backup provides immediate safety oversight and can intervene physically if the situation changes. It also preserves clear command and accountability on scene. The other setups—backup operating the device, the subject operating it, or a supervisor operating it while the subject controls—undermine safety, control, and proper duty separation.

During DFSG deployment, the primary officer is the one who operates the device, while a backup officer maintains physical control of the subject. This separation keeps the operator focused on the device and its safety considerations, while the backup provides immediate safety oversight and can intervene physically if the situation changes. It also preserves clear command and accountability on scene. The other setups—backup operating the device, the subject operating it, or a supervisor operating it while the subject controls—undermine safety, control, and proper duty separation.