Appointments (Excluding Firearms)

Question 1

Handcuffs

Answer 1

The decision to handcuff rests with you. Officer safety is paramount.
Generally, you are justified in handcuffing prisoners only when they have tried to escape, or to prevent escape or injury to themselves or others.

Question 2

Defensive Spray justification (Dot points)

Answer 2

• protection of human life,
• a less lethal option for controlling people, where violent resistance or confrontation occurs (or is likely to occur),
• Protection against animals.

Question 3

Baton justification

Answer 3

The decision to use your baton rests with you. You may use your baton if in danger of being overpowered or to protect yourself or others from injury. The force used must always be reasonable.

Question 4

Conducted Electrical Weapon: (TASER)

Answer 4

• protect human life,
• protect yourself or others where violent confrontation or violent resistance is occurring or imminent,
• protect an officer/s in danger of being overpowered or to protect themselves or another person from the risk of actual bodily harm, or
• Protect from animals.

Question 5

Taser (Taser model, Angle of stand off)

Answer 5

T7 Cartridge 3.5-degree angle Stand Off (SO) Cartridge 30cm spread for every 3.3 metres of travel.

Question 6

OC Tactical Movement

Answer 6

SPRAY
MOVE
ASSESS

Question 7

OC Decon Drill (7 Steps)

Answer 7

1. Control
2. Instructions
3. Removal
4. Reassurance
5. Decontamination
6. Medical
7. Observe

Question 8

3 Non Advised Strike Areas for Baton

Answer 8

1. Head
2. Neck
3. Groin

Question 9

Handcuff Principles

Answer 9

APPLY, ADJUST, DOUBLE LOCK, CHECK