OSTTU - General Flashcards
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FOUR INTERNATIONAL FIREARM SAFETY RULES
FUNDAMENTALS OF SHOOTING
- Treat every firearm as loaded
- Always point the muzzle in a safe direction
- The finger is to remain off the trigger until a conscious decision has been made to discharge the firearm
- Identify the target and surroundings before discharging any firearm
What is a safe direction?
Safe Direction - In the event of an unauthorised discharge, only minimal property damage will occur, and no human injury is likely to result
What are the fundamentals of shooting? (7)
- Stance
- Grip
- Sight Alignment
- Sight Picture
- Trigger Press
- Follow Through
- Breathing
Justifications for use of accoutrements -
“To reduce the threat and gain control when a member.”
To draw and cover with OC spray what do you reasonably have to suspect?
That there is a risk of bodily injury to any person.
To draw and discharge with OC spray what do you reasonably have to believe?
That there is an imminent risk of bodily injury to any person.
To draw and cover with Taser what do you reasonably have to suspect?
That there is a risk of serious injury to any person.
To draw and discharge a Taser what do you reasonably have to believe?
That there is an imminent risk of serious injury to any person.
To draw and cover what do you reasonably have to suspect?
That there is a risk of GBH or Death to any person.
To draw and discharge a Glock what do you reasonably have to believe?
That there is an imminent risk of GBH or Death to any person.
Justification for use of other accoutrements - Baton
Baton
1. Prevent bodily injury to any person
2. As a tool to effect an arrest
3. For use in public order incidents
Justification for use of other accoutrements - Other weapons
- Prevent bodily injury to any person
- As a tool to effect an arrest
Justification for use of other accoutrements - Empty hand
- Prevent bodily injury to any person
- As a tool to effect an arrest
- Prevent escape from arrest or detention
- Prevent damage to property, including property of evidentiary value
Justification for use of other accoutrements - Rigid handcuffs
- Prevent bodily injury to any person
- Prevent escape from arrest or detention
- Prevent damage to property, including property of evidentiary value
What is ‘Excited Delirium’?
A person may exhibit VIOLENT BEHAVIOUR in a BIZARRE and MANIC way rather than just being simply violent.
What is ‘Positional Asphyxia’?
Circumstances where there is an increased need for oxygen and the subject is unable to source sufficient amounts to sustain life.
What are the indicators of ‘Positional Asphyxia’?
Indicators:
Cyanosis (blue),
limbs jerking,
change in consciousness, panic/distress,
increased temperature, headache.
Tactical communications - Compliant (I.C.A.F.E.)
o Introduce yourself
o Confirm why speaking (I am investigating a complaint of)
o Ask for personal particulars (Name, ID)
o Find out why they have done what they have done
o Explain your decision
Tactical communications - Non-Compliant (T.E.A.)
o Tell person what you want from them
o Explain Consequences if they don’t do as asked
o Arrest
When words are not enough (P.I.E.)
- Pursuit
- Imminent danger
- Excessive repetition
What are the ‘Force Options’? (6)
Professional Presence
Tactical Communication
Empty Hand Control
Artificial Incapacitating devices (Taser/OC)
Impact weapons
Lethal Force
What are the 6 levels of resistance?
Psychological intimidation
Verbal non-compliance
Passive resistance
Defensive physical resistance (pushing away)
Active physical aggression (wants to fight you)
Aggravated physical aggression (weapon involved)
