DT notes

Question 0

What are the police/subject factors affecting levels of force?

Answer 0

Size 
special skill
Age
Sex
Multiple offenders
Multiple police
Proximity of offender to firearm
Member injured or disabled
Fatigue
Ground position
Special knowledge

Question 1

Name the 10 “operating safety principals”.

Answer 1

1 safety first
2 risk assessment
3 take charge
4 planned response
5 cordon and manage
6 avoid confrontation
7 avoid force
8 minimum force
9 forced entry searches
10 resources

Question 2

What are the subject control distances?

Answer 2

1. Unarmed: 2 Metres or more

2. Edged weapon or club: 6 metres or more

Question 3

What are the 2 main stances

Answer 3

1. Field interview stance

2. Defensive stance

Question 4

What is the Victoria police mission statement?

Answer 4

“To provide a safe, secure and orderly society by serving the community and the law”

Question 5

What is the statutory authority for the use of force?

Answer 5

462a A person may use such force not disproportionate to the objective as he believes on reasonable grounds to be necessary to prevent the commission, continuance or completion of an indictable offence or to effect or assist in effecting the lawful arrest of a person committing or suspected of committing any offence.

Question 6

In the use of force success factors, what is the RISC system?

Answer 6

Rapid - when left with no option but force you must act immediately
Intensity - if necessary to respond, intensity is a must.
Specific - to ensure success, techniques should be delivered to a specific target for a specific purpose.
Competence - by regular training police gain the ability to make techniques work.

Question 7

What does O/C spray stand for?

Answer 7

Oleoresin capsicum spray

Question 8

When do we as M.O.P.F use O/C spray?

Answer 8

1. In situations of violent and serious physical confrontation.
2. When a member believes on reasonable grounds that a serious physical confrontation is imminent.
3. When violent or physical conduct could seriously injure oneself or result in suicide.
4. Deterring attacking animals where appropriate.

Question 9

What is the minimum and maximum recommended distances when using O/C spray.

Answer 9

Minimum distance = 60cm
Maximum distance = 3m
Distances in still environment

Question 10

In O/C aftercare how long do we keep the person effected under constant and direct observation?

Answer 10

45minutes or until symptoms are no longer apparent. ( which ever is longer ).

Question 11

Once effected by O/C spray what are signs the subject needs immediate medical attention?

Answer 11

1. Does not recover within a reasonable time
2. Complains of medical condition
3. Asks for medical attention
4. Sworn employee believes they may be suffering from a medical condition.

Question 12

What checks are done on an O/C spray can?

Answer 12

1. Seal is intact
2. Unit is not damaged
3. Contents are verified

Question 13

Who may be issued with O/C spray?

Answer 13

Members who-

1. Hold a current ostt qualification
2. Have been specifically trained in the use of O/C spray.

Question 14

Who should never be sprayed with O/C spray?

Answer 14

Infants
Children
Juveniles
Should not be exposed.

Question 15

What does the H.e.a.r principal stand for?

Answer 15

H-elp
E-mpathise
A-ctive listening
R-appor

Question 16

What is the effective contact framework?

Answer 16

Contact
Authority
Topic
Core dialogue
Outcome
Conclusion

Question 17

What is the use of force justification test?

Answer 17

Force
Opportunity
Reasonable
Capability
Exclusion

Question 18

Name some behavioural warning signs.

Answer 18

Direct prolonged eye contact
Looking away
Accelerated breathing
Ground kicking
Flaring of nostrils
Baring/ clenching of teeth as they talk
Hands on hips
Standing tall

Question 19

Name some pre-attack indicators

Answer 19

Taking up a blades position
Rocking backwards and forwards
Clenching of fists
Shrugging the shoulders
Hands rising above the waist
Head dropping to protect the throat
Breaking eye contact to target glance

Question 20

What are the 2 subject categories?

Answer 20

1. Apparently co-operative

2. Unco-operative

Question 21

What areas of the body do we avoid striking with an asp baton

Answer 21

Head
Face
Front of neck or throat
Back of neck or spine
Abdomen
Kidney area
Spleen region
Groin
Joints

Question 22

When do we handcuff?

Answer 22

Any person arrested or taken into custody should be handcuffed
( if it is reasonably believed to be necessary in the circumstances ).