Basic AOS Principles

Question 1

Basic AOS Principles

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Principle #1

Answer 2

Conduct an ongoing TENR assessment during the course of an incident.

Question 3

Principle #2

Answer 3

It is better to take the matter too seriously than too lightly.

Question 4

Principle #3

Answer 4

Caution is not cowardice.

Question 5

Principle #4

Answer 5

When the offenders actions permit, focus on de-escalation, communication, and prevention, cordon the area, and adopt the wait and appeal role in order to negotiate a surrender.

Question 6

Principle #5

Answer 6

Never go unnecessarily into danger. However, if the offender is acting in a way that makes casualties likely, Police must act immediately to prevent this.

Question 7

Principle #6

Answer 7

Treat all armed offenders or offenders believed to be armed, as dangerous and hostile unless there is definite evidence to the contrary.

Question 8

Principle #7

Answer 8

Where practical, Police should not use a firearm unless it can be done without endangering other persons.