Principals Applying When Offenders Are Armed

Question 1

When dealing with an armed offender or an offender believed to be armed you should observe these basic principles

• it is better to … … … … …… .. … ….
• treat all armed offenders or offenders believed to be armed as ……. … …… unless …. .. ….. …… .. … ……
• make every effort to …. ….
• caution … …. ……
• when the offenders actions permit … …. … .. …. ….. in order to negotiate a surrender
  -never .. ….. … …. However .. … …… … ….. . … …. …. …….. ….. police must … …… .. ….. ….

Answer 1

• take the matter too seriously than too lightly
• dangerous and hostile
• there is definitive evidence to the contrary
• prevent casualties
• is not cowardice
  -adopt the wait and appeal role
• go unnecessarily into danger
  If the offender is acting in a way that makes casualties likely
  Act immediately to prevent this