Exam 3/21 Flashcards
Suicide rates in the US
50,000 a year
How are most suicides conducted
With firearms
IDO vs EDO
IDO- 24hr hold
EDO- requires a judges signature up to a 72hr hold
Do’s and don’ts of Autism
Do’s- Clear instructions , talk calmly , move slow , avoid slang , praise
Don’ts - get close / touch
What is Emotional hijacking
When you let your emotions control your actions
Explicit bias
Openly admitted biases
Implicit biases
Expressed indirectly biases
What should you say to someone that is suicidal
Provide immediate comforts/ security
Do what you say your going to do
Stay with cover
Address reasons to live
Big 3 predictors of suicide
Suicidal ideations
Having access to ways to commit suicide
Are they impaired
Suicide rates of Police Officers
Lower than the average population
Police are more suicidal if they feel they have “lost their honor” or family
Police suicide is higher than general population 48hrs after a critical incident
What causes back problems for Police officers
Primary cause is muscle imbalance
What happens when the body loses fluids
Muscles will not work / recover the way they should
How much hydration is recommended
1/2 your body weight
In domestic violence you should
Figure out who the primary aggressor is
Do you need approval of the victim of domestic violence to arrest ?
No
