Exam 2 Flashcards
Threat assessment
Problem area
Area of responsibility
Focus point
This is the exact location within a problem area from which from which an attack could come from. You must detect control any threat that may come from it.
Area of responsibility
The area or environment around the Officer that must be considered when making decisions and using judgement
Problem area
This the clear and present threat that must be immediately controlled to protect you or another innocent party
Focus point
Promotes tactical separation, minimize cross fire, and maximize defensive fire
Keep in Apex on triangle
Keep focus on focus point
Principles of triangulation
What position must you stand at when communicating with people? And how?
Interview stance (position 1)
6-8 ft away
Bladed stance
Hands up above waist
Gun side away
Communicates with, and if necessary goes hands-on with suspect. maintain 1 position
Contact officer
While keeping the principles of triangulation covers his partner against a threat of force from the suspect and area of responsibility
Cover officer
An object that offers some level of protection from a threat. Am object big and dense enough to stop a threat
Cover
An object that allows you to go undetected and incapable of stopping bullet
Concealment
How to combat stress
-Tactical breathing
-Positive self talk
-Crisis rehearsal
The survivor triangle
The foundation is mental and physical, shooting skill, and tactics
What’s the most dangerous weapon you carry?
Your mind
The strain placed on your internal system by anything that disturbs or makes a demand of you
Stress
Jump scare
Startle response
