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When should force be used?

A

When necessary, and reasonable in circumstances.

1
Q

What articles of the human rights act are concerns in ost?

A

Article 2- right to life
Article 3- torture
Article 5- liberty

2
Q

Explain justification of force

A

The level of force should appropriate to the degree of resistance displayed by the subject

3
Q

When can tactical communications fail?

A

Security- when there is imminent danger to any subject
Attack- when officer or other subjects are being attacked.
Flight- when a subject runs away from an officer
Excessive repetition- it becomes clear that compliance will not occur
Revised priorities- when encounter changes and requires an immediate response on another person

4
Q

What are the risk categories?

A

High

Unknown

5
Q

What is the attitude cycle?

A

Your manner affects their attitude which affects your attitude which affects their manner…

6
Q

What is the normal reaction gap?

A

4-6 feet

7
Q

What are the warning signs?

A
Direct eye contact
Facial colour darkens
Head back
Standing tall
Kicking the ground
Large movements
Accelerated breathing
Stop start behaviour
8
Q

What are the danger signs?

A
Fists clenching
Facial colour pales
Lips tighten over teeth
Head drops
Eyebrows drop
Hands above waist
Sideways stance
Looking for body targets. 
Lowering body before lunging
9
Q

What are impact factors?

A
Size
Age 
Sex
Strength
Sobriety
Numbers
Weapons
Skill level 
Clothing
Exhaustion
10
Q

What are environmental factors?

A

Space

Domestic situation

11
Q

What are the parts of the handcuffs?

A
Centre bar
Backstrap
Finger grooves
Keyholes
Single bars
Double bars
Double locks
12
Q

What is the reason for handcuffing?in what circumstances can they be used?

A

Safety.
to prevent the person from assaulting or being violent to the public.
To prevent the person from injuring themselves or police.
To stop the subject escaping
To stop the subject from harming themselves

13
Q

What are the symptoms of handcuff neuropathy?

A
Loss of strength
Weakness of grip
Numbness
Loss of wrist mobility
Diminished touch sensation in fingers
Pain in wrist, hand or fingers.
It is bruising to the nerves.
14
Q

What medical implications are associated with fast straps?

A

Traumatic asphyxia

Must check every 20 mins

15
Q

What is the chemical name for cs spray?

A

2- chlorobenzylidene malonitrile