Intro to officer safety & survival Flashcards
1
Q
What is the foundation of the survival circle?
A
Mental preparation
2
Q
What is tombstone courage in the “Ten Deadly Errors”?
A
WAIT FOR YOUR BACKUP!
When you wear a badge every day, your courage is a given and does not need to be proven on every call. In some cases police work is best done when done as a team. Do not hesitate to enthusiastically give verbal commands and patiently wait for backup. Rely on your training and teamwork.
3
Q
What is apathy (Complacency)?
A
Apathy is a state of indifference, complacency or the suppression of emotions such as concern, excitement, motivation, and/or passion, lack of feeling, emotion, interest, concern, a lack of knowledge and bad attitude.
