OSTTU - Taser Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What does NMI stand for?
A
Neuromuscular incapacitation
2
Q
A taser can be drawn to reduce a threat or gain control of a subject where?
A
The member reasonably suspects there is a risk of serious injury to any person.
2
Q
A taser can be discharged to reduce a threat or gain control when?
A
A member reasonably believes there is an imminent risk of serious injury to any person.
3
Q
After a member has tasered a suspect a member must treat an incident as ‘medical emergency (Ambulance priority 1) if subject is? (4)
A
- Known/suspected/claimed heart condition
- Displaying signs of excited delirium
- Displaying signs of positional asphyxia
- Fallen to the ground in an uncontrolled manner sustaining a significant forceful contact of the head with a hard surface
4
Q
A member must seek ‘medical care’ for a subject if any of the following apply?
A
- Does not recover within reasonable time
- Asks for medical attention
- Reasonably suspected of suffering from medical condition
- Probes embedded in genitals, breasts, eyes, ear, tongue, lips or any other sensitive body part
- Known/suspected/claimed mental health issues
- Known/suspected/claimed to be pregnant
