Officer Safety & Survival 3 Flashcards
What did Graham V Connor state?
Set the standard for police force/ any force should be reasonably necessary
What are some special equipment to mitigate officer injury?
- Soft Body Armor
- Back-Up firearm
- Long-gun (shotgun, patrol rifle)
- Additional restraining devices
- Primary/Secondary Flashlights
- Tourniquet
What is the number 1 thing that kills officers?
Firearms
What are some other causes why officers are killed in duty?
- Heat
- Single patrol in large area
- Superman/Lone ranger attitude
- Illegal Immigration
- Gangs and drug dealing
- Lack of adequate training
- Officers driving patrol cars too fast
- Not handcuffing/searching properly
What is an ambush?
A surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position
What are the types of ambush?
- Direct Assault
- Sniper Assault
- Coordinated Attack
What is Countermeasure?
Use of force which is reasonable and necessary to protect self and others. Find a way to win, Stay in the fight.
What are some tactics involved in Countermeasure?
- Fight Back
- Tactically Withdraw
- Seek Assistance
What are some deadly mistakes?
- Not maintaining the warrior mindset
- Not being clearly identifiable as a law Enforcement officer
- Overreaching control capabilities
- Getting careless
- Not proficient with equipment
- Failure to communicate
- Explain arrest actions
What does SCLEAP do?
South Carolina Law Enforcement Assistance Program
What services does SCLEAP provide?
A program that provides chaplains 24/7 for Law Enforcement
What is Tenn. V. Garner?
Fleeing felon doctrine not allowed to use deadly force on a fleeing felon
