OFFICER SAFETY Flashcards
What does TAGS stand for?
Target
Assess
Generate Options
Solutions
What does ICEN stand for?
Isolate
Contain
Evacuate
Negotiate
What is de-escalation?
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
What does NRA stand for?
Necessary
Risk effective
Acceptable
What is your authority to use force from S 25 CC?
Authorized by law, must be reasonable, necessary
What are short term effects of critical incidents?
-fight, flight, freeze
-auditory/visual exclusion
-deterioration of fine motor skills
-skills and decision making
What are the long term effects of critical incidents?
depression, anxiety, suicide, anger, antisocial behaviour, and addictions
What are the components of an imminent threat?
opportunity, intent, means
What is the definition of communication?
Ability to give and receive meaningful, relevant information that assists you and others in sharing knowledge, concerns, and interests
What does tactical flexibility of look like?
-not getting trapped in a loop
-maintaining distance
-box breathe
-transition communication
-enhance perception of safety
What are the 3 steps to the Behavioural Influence Stairway?
Empathy, Rapport, Influence
What are the 4 components of a 1st contact approach?
Greeting, Identify yourself, Reason for contact, proper closure
What are the 4 components of rapport building?
1.attentive
2.courteous and respectful
3.finding common ground
4.sharing information
What are the 6 principles of influence?
Reciprocity, scarcity, authority, commitment, liking, social proof
Whats is the 3 branch test?
is it lawful? is it reasonable? is it necessary?
What is officer induced jeopardy?
Any plan or action, by you or another person, that will escalate the intensity of a situation
What does MAPS stand for?
● major mental disorder
● active psychosis
● previous history of violence or weapons
● substance abuse
How long is timed verbal intervention?
12-18 seconds
What are the signs/symptoms of psychosis?
delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech/thoughts/behaviour
What is your authority to use force from S. 25CC
● 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
What are the Components of Communication?
● Language
● Paralanguage
● Body Language (Kinesics)
● Listening
Conflict Prevention Techniques
● First contact approach
● voice control
● respecting the person and their personal space
● active listening
● rapport building
● mediation (TAGS)
Stretgies when dealing with the public
● 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
What does ICLEAR stand for?
I - Identify
C- containment
L- Long guns and less lethal
E - evacuate
A- Authority
R- react plans
