Defensive Tactics 1 Flashcards
Defensive Tactics 1
What are the two nervous systems called?
1) Parasympathetic
2) Sympathetic
How does the parasympathetic system operate?
No stress, normal body functions
How does the sympathetic system operate?
Operates under stress or senses possible stress
Proximity of threat plays a role in perception.
True or False?
TRUE
Does proximity of a threat always play a role?
Does not always play a role, depends on weapon and circumstances related to proximity
What can impact your confidence in your ability to handle the threat?
- Tools
- Training
- Is it a new experience or has it been encountered before
Is okay to be scared?
Yes, but do not let fear take over
What are the top five fears?
1) Fear of injury
2) Fear of death
3) Fear of killing
4) Fear of failing
5) Fear of fear
What is likely to engage the startle response?
1) Unexpected loud noise
2) Unexpected touch
3) Spontaneous threat
4) Unexpected threat
What can increased adrenal activity cause?
- Increased heart rate
- Increased respiration
- Perceptual Narrowing aka tunnel vision
- Auditory exclusion
- Selective attention
What can happen to your vision when adrenaline kicks up under a threat?
- Tunnel vision
- Depth perception
- Loss of night vision
What can happen to fine motor skills when adrenaline kicks up under a threat?
They deteriorate
What can happen to complex motor skills when adrenaline kicks up under a threat?
They deteriorate
What can happen to gross motor skills when adrenaline kicks up under a threat?
They remain mostly fine
What are fine motor skills
Example: picking up a pitcher with your finger tips
What are complex motor skills?
Example: Picking up a pitcher with a little more grasp
What are gross motor skills?
Example: Using two hands to pick up a pitcher
You can enter or leave the for the force continuum at any level.
True or False?
TRUE
You should ensure the force used is appropriate for the situation and is objectively reasonable for the totality of the circumstance?
True or False?
TRUE
What are examples of psychological intimidation?
-Non verbal, attitude
- Appearance/stance
- Physical readiness
What are examples of verbal non-compliance?
-Verbally baiting you
- Unwillingness to cooperate
- Threats
What are examples of passive resistance?
-Unwillingness to cooperate
- Threats
- Like sitting down or just being uncooperative
What are examples of active resistance?
Physical action which attempt to prevent officer’s control, but never attempt to harm officers.
What are examples of active aggression?
- Punches
- Kicks
- Chokes
- Fighting stance
- “I’m going to beat your ass”
What are examples of threats of physical assault?
Fighting stance
- Clinches jaw
- Verbalization
What are examples of officer presence?
- Identification of authority
- Just being there
What are examples of verbal direction?
- Telling someone to sit down
Soft empty hand controls have a low probability of injury.
True or False?
TRUE
Examples of soft empty hand controls
- Joint locks
- Pressure points
Hard empty hand controls have a PROBABILITY of injury.
True or False
TRUE
Examples of hard empty hand controls
- Hand strikes
- Leg sticks
- Takedowns
What are examples of intermediate weapons?
- Impact weapons
- Flashlights
- Chemical agents
Deadly Force is any force used by an officer that has the reasonable probability of what?
Causing death, regardless if a weapon was used.
Who is responsible for articulating the facts when using force?
You, and you only, will have to be the one to articulate this
What are examples of deadly force in Michigan?
1)Neck restraints
2) Choke holds
3) Intentional strikes to the groin
When is deadly force authorized?
When an officer reasonable believes there is an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to themselves or others.
Where does your weight go when handcuffing or holding someone on the ground?
Shoulder or legs
Where does weight never go when holding someone on the ground?
Neck or back where breathing can be restricted
Deadly force is always the last resort.
True of False
TRUE
You should attempt at warning a subject before deadly force is used.
True or False
TRUE
What is duty to intervene?
Obligation for each officer to intervene when witnessing another officer utilizing force that is inappropriate or excessive and to report this incident to their command.
What are ways to deescalate a situation, verbally?
- Attempt to gain control by verbal direction
- Use verbal judo
Who ultimately controls their de-escalation?
The subject does
Escalation of force should be used when…
Lower level of controls are ineffective
Always control your what?
Emotions
Attempt to show, what, when dealing with people?
Empathy
When dealing with high emotions and a situation, deal with this first
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
Emotions
After dealing with a subject’s emotions, deal with this next.
Actions
Always be what with people?
Respectful
What are examples of the “totality of circumstances” you’ll likely assess when dealing with a situation?
1) Relative size/stature of the subject(s)
2) Relative strength
3) Use of alcohol or drugs
4) Access to weapons
5) Number of officers
6) Number of subjects
7) Availability of backup
What are the three components of acceptability?
1) Tactical
2) Lethal
3) Medical
Three types of people you experience during handcuffing…
1) Totally cooperative
2) Potentially non-cooperative
3) Totally uncooperative
Who can you handcuff?
1) Someone who has committed a crime
2) Someone who is a safety hazard
3) Escape risk
Graham v Connor established what?
An objective reasonableness standard for when an officer can legally use force on a suspect and how much force can be used.
What are the four reaction time stages?
1) Perceive
2) Analyze/evaluate
3) Formulate plan
4) Initiate motor action
What are the two reactionary options?
1) Penetrate and close the gap
2) Disengage and open the gap
What are the 5 control principles?
1) Pain compliance
2) Distraction techniques
3) Mental stunning
4) Balance displacement
5) Motor dysfunction
Pressure points should be effective with _ seconds.
3-seconds
