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Officer Safety Flashcards

This Deck covers everything you need to know to pass your officer Safety exam. Acronyms and easy to learn content to get you up to speed.

1
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What are the four general safety principles for the Glock?

A
  1. Treat all firearms as if they are loaded.
  2. Be conscious of where the muzzle of your firearm is pointed at all times: (Never allow the muzzle of your firearm to cover another human being unless it is required by your duties as a police officer).
  3. Keep your finger off the trigger and on the receiver until your sights are on the target and you have decided to fire, and
  4. Be sure of your target. (Know what it is, what is in line with it and what is behind it. Never fire at anything you have not positively identified).
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What is the definition of the Glock?

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The Glock pistol is a mechanically locked, recoil operated self-loading pistol, with inbuilt trigger, firing pin & drop safety mechanisms.

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What is the definition of a stoppage?

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A stoppage is anything that prevents the pistol from firing, when the user intends that it should fire.

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4
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What are the 3 safety features of the Glock?

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  1. Trigger safety
  2. Firing pin safety
  3. Drop safety
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5
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What is the definition of a safe direction?

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A safe direction is a direction in which any unintentionally fired shot, would be safely stopped & contained with no human injury, & at most, only minimal property damage.

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6
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What are the 10 fatal errors?

RMS FFF TT PL

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(RMS FFF TT PL)

R - Relaxing too soon

M - Making false assumptions

S - Sleepy or asleep on the job

F - Failure to recognise danger signs

F - Failure to handcuff

F - Failure to watch hands

T - Tombstone courage

T - Taking a bad position

P - Poor or no search

L - Lack of knowledge, apathy &/or complacency

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7
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What are the two degrees of weapon readiness?

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  1. Loaded
    - Magazine containing rounds fitted
    - Round in the chamber
    - Pistol can be fired
  2. Unloaded
    - Magazine not fitted
    - No round in chamber
    - Pistol cannot be fired
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8
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What are the five major parts of the Glock?

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  1. Slide
  2. Barrel
  3. Recoil spring assembly
  4. Receiver
  5. Magazine
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9
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Explain the functioning sequence of the Glock.

FU EEFLL

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(FU EEFLL)

  1. Firing
  2. Unlocking
  3. Extracting
  4. Ejecting
  5. Feeding
  6. Locking into battery
  7. Locking open
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10
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What is the standard operational ammunition of the Glock?

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Speer Le Gold Dot 9mm Luger + P 124 Grain

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11
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What is the muzzle velocity of the Glock?

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Muzzle velocity is 320 m/s

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12
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What is the three function check after Glock reassembly.

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  1. Trigger
  2. Trigger reset
  3. Slide lock
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13
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What are the seven steps of defensive spray decontamination?

CIRR DMO

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(CIRR DMO)

C - Control 
I - Instructions 
R - Removal 
R - Reassurance 
D - Decontaminate 
M - Medical 
O - Observe
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14
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What is the minimum & maximum distance when spraying OC?

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  • The minimum distance, when spraying OC at a subject face is 90cm.
  • The maximum effective range is 3.5 metres
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15
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Explain the primary & secondary strike areas for the baton.

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Primary - The leg, from below the hip to the tip of the toes.

Secondary - The arm, from the tip of the fingers to the point of the shoulders.

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16
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What are the four handcuffing principals?

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  1. Apply
  2. Adjust
  3. Double lock
  4. Check
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17
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Explain the four handcuffing safeguards.

BATE

A

B - Approach subject from the safest angle using the BLADED body position.

A - Remain ALERT & prepared for sudden resistance.

T - Adopt a TACTICAL position that maximises your safety & control of the subject by keeping them off balance.

E - ENSURE the handcuffs are double locked.

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18
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Explain colour coding a building.

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White - Usually the natural front of the premises.

Red - The right side of the premises as you are looking at it.

Black - The rear of the premises

Green - The left side of the premises as you are looking at it.

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19
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Tactical movement, what are the six key elements which will give your position away?

(five Sugars & Milk)

A
  1. Shape
  2. Shadow
  3. Silhouette
  4. Surface
  5. Spacing
  6. Movement
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20
Q

Explain cover & concealment.

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Cover - is anything that provides protection from hostile fire.

Concealment - Is protection from hostile observation.

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21
Q

What are the ABC’s of cover?

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A - Accurate fire

B - Body armour

C - Cover from hostile fire

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22
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What are the six concepts & principles of team movement?

720 SCCTS

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(720 SCCTS)

720 - 720 degrees of coverage where possible

S - Stay together as much as possible

C - Communication

C - Cover the angles

T - Threshold evaluation

S - Speed of movement

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23
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Explain the seven points of a routine motor vehicle stop.

CIW SCAR

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(CIW SCAR)

C - Contact
I - Isolation
W - Warning

S - Stop
C - Check
A - Action/ Approach
R - Resolution

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24
Q

What are the warning signs & danger signs?

A

Non-verbal indicators which may give insight into a subjects next move.

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25
Q

List behaviours associated with warning signs.

HDGF

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(HDGF)

H - Head pulled back
D - Direct or prolonged eye contact
G - Ground kicking
F - Facial colour deepens

26
Q

List Behaviours associated with danger signs.

FLSHH

A

(FLSHH)

F - Fists clenching & unclenching 
L - Lips tighten over teeth 
S - Shoulders tense
H - Head drops forward to protect throat 
H - Hands rise above the waist
27
Q

What are the five steps of tactical communication?

A
  1. Ask
  2. Why
  3. Options
  4. Confirm
  5. Action
28
Q

What are the two types of search methods?

A
  1. Crush method

2. Blade of the hand

29
Q

What are the 3 weaponless defensive principles of edged weapon attack?

(PCS)

A

(PCS)

  1. Protect your body
  2. Create distance from the threat
  3. Stop continuation of the threat
30
Q

What are the three active armed offender operational goals?

A
  1. Stop the killing
  2. Stop the dying
  3. Rapid casualty evacuation
31
Q

What are the three actions at the crisis point?

SIM

A

(SIM)

S - Security
I - Incident command
M - Medical

32
Q

Explain the HOT principle.

A

(HOT)

H - Hidden
O - Obviously suspicious
T - Typical

33
Q

What are the ten tactical options?

COW AT COB FC

A

(COW AT COB FC)

C - Communication
O - Officer presence
W - Weaponless control

A - Active armed offender tactics
T - Tactical disengagement

C - Contain & negotiate
O - OC Spray
B - Baton

F - Firearm
C - (CEW) Conducted electrical weapon

34
Q

What are the four words on the outer ring of the tactical options model?

A
  1. Plan
  2. Risk assessment
  3. Take charge
  4. Action
35
Q

What are the officer SUBJECT FACTORS on the tactical options model?

(FG MASS)

A

(FG MASS)

F - Fitness
G - Gender

M - Multiple officers
A - Age
S - Skill level
S - Size

36
Q

What are the Special Circumstances on the tactical option model?

(DID PIGS)

A

(DID PIGS)

D - Disability, Mental State
I - Injury or exhaustion
D - Drug / Alcohol

P - Proximity to weapon
I - Imminent danger
G - Ground position
S - Special knowledge

37
Q

Explain the control theory…

A

The goal is control of the situation.
You need advantage for control
Evaluate the propensity for control -v- injury (Reasonable force)
Ability to disengage, de-escalate the situation or respond to
Escalation is imperative

38
Q

When using tactical movement, what are the three key points of entry?

A
  • Surprise
  • Violence of action
  • Speed of movement
39
Q

What does CRAPE stand for?

Used when an officer is down

A

(CRAPE)

C - COVER: check on officer / Communicate

R - RISK ASSESSMENT: look for threats, cover, hidden areas

A - ASSESS: Guns out combat ready position/ assessing.

P - PLAN: who will cover? who will retrieve?

E - EVACUATE, & EXECUTE the plan

40
Q

When under stress apply the following…

A
  • Gain control of your voice
  • Keep your voice calm
  • Control your breathing
  • Keep your body in check
  • Plan
  • Always be ready for alternative action
41
Q

What are some symptoms of positional asphyxia?

List increased risk factors?

A

Symptoms

  • Wild/ threatening/bizarre behaviour
  • Violent behaviour generally
  • Violent resistance

Increased risk

  • Drug and alcohol use by individual
  • Male gender
  • Large build / obesity
42
Q

What are AAO Priorities (in order)

A
  1. People
  2. Open areas
  3. Open doors
  4. Closed doors
43
Q

What is the optimal survival performance heart rate?

A

Between 115-145 BPM

44
Q

Explain Proximity shooting…

A
  • Within 7m
  • Both eyes open
  • Focus on target
  • sights should be blurry
45
Q

Explain Well-sighted shooting…

A
  • More than 7m
  • Non-dominant eye shut
  • Focus on sights
  • Target should be blurry
46
Q

In a normal vehicle stop what are the distances?

A

7 Meters back

1 Meter out (Corridor of safety)

47
Q

In an armed and dangerous motor vehicle stop what are the distances?

A

12 Meters back
Second car 2 meters apart from first police vehicle

(Greater reactionary gap + Able to move passengers back)

48
Q

What are the three body alarm reactions?

PET

A

P - Postural disturbance

E - Exertion of maximal force

T - The startle effect

49
Q

What are the three OC deployment principles?

A
  1. Spray
  2. Move
  3. Assess
50
Q

Glock 22 - Dimensions

A 
Length - 186mm 
Width - 32mm 
Height (incl. Mag) - 139mm 
Weight - 649.8g (unloaded) 
Weights - 974.7g (loaded)
51
Q

What two types of handcuffs?

A
  • Saf-lok MK IV (chained)

- Saf-Lok Mk V (Hinged)

52
Q

Considerations when deploying OC indoors?

REA

A

(REA)

R - Room size
E - Exits
A - Air conditioners

53
Q

Considerations when deploying OC outdoors?

A
  • Rain
  • Wind
  • Fog
54
Q

What are the advised non-strike areas for the baton?

FK THANGS

A

(FK THANGS)

F - The Facial area
K - Kidney/ lower spinal

T - Thoracic (chest) 
H - Head 
A - Abdominal (stomach) areas 
N - Neck/nape of the neck/throat 
G - Groin 
S - Base of the skull
55
Q

Three things that have to happen for an unintentional discharge to take place?

(FRP)

A

F - Firearm must be functional, working

R - Must be round in chamber

P - Someone must pull trigger.

56
Q

When dealing with bombs you are not to use mobile phones or radios within a certain radius. How many meters?

57
Q

How many meters around a suspected IED do you need to evacuate?

58
Q

How many meters around a suspected vehicle IED do you need to evacuate?

59
Q

When transporting handcuffed prisoners in a caged vehicle, what must you do?

A

Handcuff the prisoner with their hands to the front and palms facing outwards.

60
Q

When transporting handcuffed prisoners in a sedan, what must you do?

A

Prisoners must be seated in the rear seat behind the passenger side with their belt on and hands cuffed to the back.

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