Officer Safety Deck #2 Flashcards
The maximum effective range of OC spray is
3.5 metres
Tactical Movement for OC
- Spray
- Move
- Assess
Seven Steps of Defensive Spray Decontamination:
- Control subject /offenders
- Instructions
- Removal
- Reassurance
- Decontaminate
- Medical
- Observe
The minimum distance, where practicable, when spraying OC at a subject’s face?
90 centimetres
Building Approach, Entry and Search:
Colour coding a building.
What is WHITE?
The natural front of the premises
Building Approach, Entry and Search:
Colour coding a building.
What is RED?
The RED side is the right side of the premises as you are looking at it
Building Approach, Entry and Search:
Colour coding a building.
What is BLACK?
The BLACK side is the rear of the premises (Opposite the front)
Building Approach, Entry and Search:
Colour coding a building.
What is GREEN?
The GREEN side is the left side of the premises as you are looking at it
How are doors and windows counted?
From left to right
ABCs of cover?
- Accurate fire
- Body Armour
- Cover from hostile fire
Steps to routine Motor Vehicle Stop?
- CONTACT
- ISOLATION
- WARNING
- STOP
- CHECK
- ACTION/ APPROACH
- RESOLUTION
Steps to Armed and Dangerous Motor Vehicle Stop?
- CONTACT
- ISOLATION
- WARNING
- STOP
- CHECK
- ACTION
- RESOLUTION
FIREARM DISCIPLINE - Muzzle discipline, beware of crossfire
Considerations when deploying OC indoors?
- Room size
- Exits
- Air conditioners
Considerations when deploying OC outdoors?
- Rain
- Wind
- Fog
Positional Asphyxia
Should persons handcuffed be placed in a prone position?
Not for extended periods of time
Do not leave them lying prone on their stomach or in any position where pressure is exerted on the stomach or where the face is obstructed
What are the Five Steps of Tactical Communication?
- ASK
- WHY
- OPTIONS
- CONFIRM
- ACTION
The three weapon-less defensive principles of edged weapon attack are?
(PCS)
(PCS)
- Protect your body
- Create distance from the threat
- Stop continuation of the threat.
What does CRAPE stand for?
Used when an officer is down
(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
What are AAO Priorities (in order)
- People
- Open areas
- Open doors
- Closed doors
What are the two types of search?
“Searches Generally” (Section 30 LEPRA)
“Strip Search” (Section 31 LEPRA)
What are the three principles of search?
- Slow
- Systematic
- Thorough
Two types of search methods
- Crush Method
- Blade of the Hand.
What does S.I.M stand for?
- Security
- Incident Command
- Medical
What are the three active armed offender operational goals?
- Stop the killing
- Stop the dying
- Rapid Evacuation
When searching for suspicious object/s use the H.O.T principle.
What is this?
- Is it Hidden
- Obviously Suspicious
3.Typical (of the item usually found in that area)
When you find a bomb DO NOT:
- Touch
- Tilt
- Tamper
What does F.A.C.T.S stand for?
- Find the owner
- Assess the property (follow the HOT ALERT GUIDELINES)
- Consider
- Time
- Situation
What are the 5 components of IED?
Explosive charger either HME or commercial
- Container (body)
- Initutor (fuse)
- Other components
- Power source (battery)
- An Activator (switch)
