OFFICER SAFETY

Question 1

What does TAGS stand for?

Answer 1

Target
Assess
Generate Options
Solutions

Question 2

What does ICEN stand for?

Answer 2

Isolate
Contain
Evacuate
Negotiate

Question 3

What is de-escalation?

Answer 3

Use of verbal and non verbal strategies, intended to prevent escalation or reduce the intensity of a situation without the application of force, if force is necessary, reducing the amount of force, if reasonably safe to do so

Question 4

What does NRA stand for?

Answer 4

Necessary
Risk effective
Acceptable

Question 5

What is your authority to use force from S 25 CC?

Answer 5

Authorized by law, must be reasonable, necessary

Question 6

What are short term effects of critical incidents?

Answer 6

-fight, flight, freeze
-auditory/visual exclusion
-deterioration of fine motor skills
-skills and decision making

Question 7

What are the long term effects of critical incidents?

Answer 7

depression, anxiety, suicide, anger, antisocial behaviour, and addictions

Question 8

What are the components of an imminent threat?

Answer 8

opportunity, intent, means

Question 9

What is the definition of communication?

Answer 9

Ability to give and receive meaningful, relevant information that assists you and others in sharing knowledge, concerns, and interests

Question 10

What does tactical flexibility of look like?

Answer 10

-not getting trapped in a loop
-maintaining distance
-box breathe
-transition communication
-enhance perception of safety

Question 11

What are the 3 steps to the Behavioural Influence Stairway?

Answer 11

Empathy, Rapport, Influence

Question 12

What are the 4 components of a 1st contact approach?

Answer 12

Greeting, Identify yourself, Reason for contact, proper closure

Question 13

What are the 4 components of rapport building?

Answer 13

1.attentive
2.courteous and respectful
3.finding common ground
4.sharing information

Question 14

What are the 6 principles of influence?

Answer 14

Reciprocity, scarcity, authority, commitment, liking, social proof

Question 15

Whats is the 3 branch test?

Answer 15

is it lawful? is it reasonable? is it necessary?

Question 16

What is officer induced jeopardy?

Answer 16

Any plan or action, by you or another person, that will escalate the intensity of a situation

Question 17

What does MAPS stand for?

Answer 17

● major mental disorder
● active psychosis
● previous history of violence or weapons
● substance abuse

Question 18

How long is timed verbal intervention?

Answer 18

12-18 seconds

Question 19

What are the signs/symptoms of psychosis?

Answer 19

delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech/thoughts/behaviour

Question 20

What is your authority to use force from S. 25CC

Answer 20

● Must meet the standards set out by the criminal code
● Authorize by law
● Must be acting on reasonable grounds
● Use as much force as is necessary for that purpose

Question 21

What are the Components of Communication?

Answer 21

● Language
● Paralanguage
● Body Language (Kinesics)
● Listening

Question 22

Conflict Prevention Techniques

Answer 22

● First contact approach
● voice control
● respecting the person and their personal space
● active listening
● rapport building
● mediation (TAGS)

Question 23

Stretgies when dealing with the public

Answer 23

● explain and inform
● ignore
● deflect
● empower
● directive
● challenge
● tactical principles
● time verbal intervention
● repeat/ redirect
● command/ comprehend/ explain
● mutually explore options/ consequences
● last ditch effort (eg use of force, is there anything i can do?)
● police challenge
● termination

Question 24

What does ICLEAR stand for?

Answer 24

I - Identify
C- containment
L- Long guns and less lethal
E - evacuate
A- Authority
R- react plans

Question 25

How does a Person get Admitted to a Psychiatric Facility?