Managing Conflict (OST) Flashcards
Common Law states that ‘reasonable force can be used…. When..??
“Reasonable force can be used to stop a breach of the peace or,
To prevent an imminent BOP.”*
Also…. Can use reasonable force to;
Save Life.
& Self Defence (preemptive strike)
*(There must be evidence upon which an officer can reasonably anticipate an immediate BOP for him to act).
What 3 pieces of legislation cover “use of reasonable force” ?
• Common Law
(To prevent BOP / Save Life / Self Defence)
• Criminal Law Act 1967 Section 3
(Prevention of crime, or in the effecting a lawful arrest)
• PACE Section 117 permits “use of reasonable force” (think JPLANE)
Within “Managing Conflict” we considered the actions of the Rational vs Emotional Brain - name 3 points within each ‘state’.
Rational Brain Actions are;
Slow & Deliberate, Conscious & have Intent.
Emotional Brain Actions are;
Fast, Automatic - they trigger themselves!
Karpman’s Drama Triangle 🔻
Was renamed “the dreaded drama triangle”.
State the 3 points of the triangle and 2 key “features” of each.
◀️ Persecutor: Bully/Blames Others/Dominates.
▶️ Rescuer: Martyr/Gains self esteem by helping others/feels the need to fix problems.
🔽 Victim: Helpless/Feels, trapped, ashamed, refuses to make decisions.
Each role focuses on what they don’t like and,
sees the other as a problem to react to.
Each person switches position as their needs are met!
The Code of Ethics is considered widely when managing conflict - list the 9 Policing Principles.
1️⃣ Accountability 2️⃣ Integrity 3️⃣ Respect 4️⃣ Honesty 5️⃣ Openness 6️⃣ Fairness 7️⃣ Objectivity 8️⃣ Leadership 9️⃣ Selflessness
Discuss “Profiled Subject Behaviour”
Think “Escalating Offender Behaviour”
🔽 Compliance
🔽 Verbal Resistance/Gestures (“no!”)
🔽 Passive Resistance (dead weight)
🔽 Active Resistance (running away)
🔽 Aggressive Resistance (kick/punch)
⏭ Serious or Aggravated Resistance (assault Police)
Name some impact factors we should consider (Officer & Offender)
Gender / Size / Strength / Skill Level
Exhaustion / Numbers / Perception
Drugs or Alcohol Consumed?
Mental Health condition/crisis?
Name 3 clear Tactical Options when managing conflict?
- Presence.
- Tactical Communication
- Offensive / Defensive Skills
The mnemonic LEAPS is widely used - this was covered in OST - what does LEAPS represent..?
L - Listen E - Empathise A - Ask P - Paraphrase S - Summarise
Explain the 5-Step-Appeal employed when managing conflict.
- Simple (the simple appeal, “ask”)
- Reasoned (explain a bit more)
- Personal (outline options & consequences)
- Final Confirmation (there is nothing I can reasonably say or do…)
- Act.
Discuss “Coopers Colour Codes”
- Devised by Lt Col. Jeff Cooper - a firearms pistol instructor.
- Developed to give officers an immediate visual system, reflecting changes of THR in their environment.
- Based on the fact that officers were too reliant on - or over confident due to - their enhanced skill level.
- The colours relate to states of awareness;
⚪️ ‘Switched Off’/Denial
(In comfort zone, home car, if something happens you’ll be playing catch up).
🟡 ‘Switched On’ Ideal state for officer.
(Radar is on but not paranoid, very aware, conscious of NDM)
🟠 “Evaluate”
Decision Making Phase “thinking time”
(Cannot be in this mode at all times)
🔴 Fight or Flight
Simply, engage or disengage.
Using progress through the colours means threats are assessed logically which results in a ‘better outcome’
The “Reactionary Gap”
How big should it be, and why?
Reactionary Gap should be..
4-6ft (1.2 - 2m)
1️⃣ Provides me time to react to aggression from suspect.
2️⃣ I don’t invade their personal space.
Explain some principles of Unarmed Defensive Techniques…
“Techniques including strikes are designed to control a subject by a number of principles…”
- Pain Compliance
- Balance Displacement
- Distraction Techniques
- Motor Dysfunction
- Stunning Techniques
- Pressure Points
- Physical Incapacitation
- NOTE: Not to intentionally injure the subject *
