Officer Saftey Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What is the #1 goal of law enforcment?
A
To gain voluntary compliance
2
Q
What are some tactics to consider when on patrol and choosing your “battles”
A
- Do I have backup?
- Is there cover?
- Number of Officers vs Number of Subjects
3
Q
What are the 10 deadly factors?
A
- Bad Attitude
- Bad Positioning
- Failure to Recognize Danger Signals
- Poor or No Search
- Failure to Handcuff
- Failure to Watch Hands
- Relaxing to Soon
- False Assumptions
- Sleepy while on Duty
- Tombstone Courage
4
Q
What is the plus one rule?
A
Always assume there is another threat, do not assume you know the whole picture
5
Q
What are the components of the Tactical 8 Step?
A
- Greetings
- Identify self
- Reason for stop
- Justification for stop (if applicable)
- Request (identification/licenses)
- Additional info
- Decision
- Appropriate close
6
Q
What the steps of the 5 Step Hard Style?
A
- Ask
- Self Control
- Present Options
- Confirmation
- Act
7
Q
What are some tactical principles?
A
- Cover vs Concealment
- Threat Cues
- Time and Distance
- “Plus One” Rule
- De-escalation vs Dis-engament
-Control the Hands
