6 AOS Principles

Question 1

It is better to take the matter too seriously than too ______?

Answer 1

Lightly

Question 2

All suspects who are believed to be armed are to be treated as __________?

Answer 2

Dangerous and hostile until the contrary is definitely established.

Question 3

Every effort must be made to _____?

Answer 3

Prevent casualties.

Question 4

Caution is not ______?

Answer 4

Cowardice.

Question 5

When the actions of the suspect permit, time should be taken to cordon the area and the _____ and _____ role should be adopted.

Police should never go unnecessarily into danger.

Answer 5

Wait and appeal.

Question 6

If the suspect is acting in a way that makes casualties likely, police must _________ to prevent this.

Answer 6

Act immediately.

Question 7

Any force used should be the minimum necessary to achieve the ______?

Answer 7

Objective

Question 8

No AOS member may take part in any activity in an AOS capacity without the authority of the O/C AOS except ______ ?

Answer 8

In an emergency.