Level One Flashcards
Define Officer Presence
Appearance, demeanor, verbal and non-verbal communication that create an atmosphere of compliance
What’s in your LE belt
Handcuffs, handcuff keys, baton, flashlight, gloves, PDW, OC spray, PRD (personal radiation detector)
What can the 4 gas detector detect
Ammonia, Hydrogen sulfide, Carbon Monoxide, Flammable gases
What is the inverse square law
By doubling your distance from a radiological
substance you decrease your exposer by 75%
PRD Specs
20 counts per second neutron
4500 micro rems per hour gamma
S.M.A.C.
Stop
Move away
Alert
Close off
A.L.A.R.A.
As Low As Reasonable Achievable
Baton Specs
Silver steel shaft Corrosion resistant No sharp edges Foam/non-slip grip No less than 15 inches No greater than 22 inches Spring loaded is not authorized
Oleoresin Capsicum Specs
No greater than 10% and no less than 5% OC concentration OC cannot exceed 0.2% capsaicinoids Water based carrier Non-flammable Nontoxic Straight stream delivery (not fog) 3 oz net weight Thumb activation 500,000 scoville heat units
Area to aim for when spraying OC
Across eyebrows, bridge of nose
4-10ft away (4ft or less will result in ballistic needle affect)
What to do when spraying OC
Shout, Shake, Spray, Shuffle
Body Armor Specs
full front, side and back protection between the top of the sternum down to two fingers above the waist (belly button), permitting the operator to bend forward and left/right
neutral or positive buoyancy