Justifications / 10 Fatal Errors

Question 1

Firearm:

Answer 1

You are only justified in discharging your firearm when there is an
immediate risk to your life, or the life of someone else, or there is an
immediate risk of serious injury to you or someone else and there is no
other way of preventing the risk.

Question 2

Handcuffs

Answer 2

The decision to handcuff rests with you. Officer safety is paramount.
Generally, you are justified in handcuffing prisoners only when they have
tried to escape, or to prevent escape or injury to themselves or others.

Question 3

Defensive Spray

Answer 3

Use defensive sprays only for:
- protection of human life,
- a less lethal option for controlling people, where violent resistance or
confrontation occurs (or is likely to occur),
- Protection against animals.

Question 4

Baton

Answer 4

The decision to use your baton rests with you. You may use your baton if
in danger of being overpowered or to protect yourself or others from injury.
The force used must always be reasonable.

Question 5

Conducted Electrical Weapon: (TASER)

Answer 5

Discharge a Taser to:
- protect human life,
- protect yourself or others where violent confrontation or violent
resistance is occurring or imminent,
- protect an officer/s in danger of being overpowered or to protect
themselves or another person from the risk of actual bodily harm,
or
- Protect from animals.

Question 6

10 fatal errors

Answer 6

1. Lack of knowledge, apathy and/or complacency
2. Taking a Bad Position
3. Failure to Recognise Danger Signs
4. Poor or No Search
5. Failure to Handcuff
6. Failure to Watch Hands
7. Relaxing too soon
8. Making False Assumptions
9. Tombstone Courage
10. Sleepy or Asleep on the Job

Question 7

What is the acronym?

Answer 7

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