Officer Safety Participant Manual (Unit 3 - Tactical Principles)

Question 1

What are the seven tactical principles that an officer must keep in mind to maximise their own safety?

Answer 1

-Winning mentality
-Cover and concealment
-Time-Distance ratio
-One plus one rule
-Threat cues
-De-Escalation
-Verbal commands
(pg. 55)

Question 2

What are the five areas of risk?

Answer 2

-Hands
-Weapons
-Friends and Associates
-Escape Route
-Environment
(pg.61)

Question 3

What are the four most common types of resistance?

Answer 3

-Resistance during handcuffing
-Passive actions
-Escort position resistance
-Assaultive
(pg. 62)

Question 4

What is the reactionary gap and why is it important to maintain?

Answer 4

The reactionary gap is the gap between the officer and the subject. It is ideally at least 6 feet, so the subject has to take at least one step to reach the officer, giving them time to react. The officer should attempt to maintain the reactionary gap at all times, unless are stepping into to gain physical control.
(pg. 64)