OST Flashcards
What does FORCE stand for
(Use of force justification)
Force
Opportunity
Reasonable
Capability
Exclusion
What are the 3 Vs?
Verbal
Vocal
Visual
What does RISC stand for?
(Use of force justification)
Rapid
Intensity
Specific
Competence
What are the 2 subject control distances
- apparently unarmed = 2m or more
- armed with an edged weapon = 6m or more
What factors are essential in self preservation and incident management?
- at arrival of a scene (TTDC)
Threat
Time
Distance
Cover
What does ICENCIR stand for?
Isolate
Contain
Evacuate
Negotiate
Conclude
Investigate
Rehabilitate
What is the HEAR principle
Help
Empathise
Actively listen
Rapport
What does HI-AR-RC stand for?
HI - hazard identification
AR - assess risks
RC - risk control
explain positional asphyxia
When the position of someone’s body interferes with respiration, resulting in death by suffocation
What does CATCOC stand for?
Contact
Authority
Topic
Core dialogue
Outcome
Conclusion
What is the equation S+S=HM
Service + safety = harm minimisation
What is SAFE TACTICS
Slow down
Assess risks
Formulate a plan
Evaluate your options
Take charge
Apply legislation/policy
Create safe environment
Tactical options
Information gathering
Communication
Support
What is the minimum distance for the mk-3 and mk-9 spray?
Mk-3 = 1 metre
Mk-9 = 1.8 metre
What is the maximum distance for the mk-3 and mk-9 spray?
Mk-3 stream or foam = 3 to 4 metres
Mk-9 foam = 4.5 to 6 metres
What is the threshold for using OC spray
RGTB assaultive or above
What is the effective communication framework?
1) introduction
2) tell/ask
3) barrier
4) explain options
5) verify subjects decision
6) proceed
What are some barriers to communication?
- mental health
- alcohol/drugs
- disabilities
- environmental
- distractions
- language and culture
What is the 8 step process (communication)
- Police don’t move
- Listen to me
- Show me your hands/drop the weapon
- Lay down on your stomach
- Put your hands behind your back
- Look away/look at me
- Don’t move
- “Covering”
What is said under section 462A Crimes Act (use of force)
Any person may use such force not disproportionate to the objective as he believes on reasonable grounds it is necessary to prevent the commission, continuance or completion of an indictable offence or to effect the assist in affecting the lawful arrest of a person committing or suspected of committing any offence.
ANY FORCE MUST BE REASONABLE AND NOT DISPROPORTIONATE
What force is permitted under section 322K CA1958?
Use of force in self defence
What force is permitted under section 463B CA1958?
Reasonable force necessary to prevent suicide
What is if/then thinking
Being one step ahead of the offender or situation eg “if he does this then I will do that”
What are behavioural warning signs
Take into account;
- past history
- general level of agitation
- intentionally ignores
- displays excessive emotion
- exaggerators movements
- suddenly stops all movements
- acts drunk
- mood swings
- subject eyes
What are police/subject factors affecting levels of force?
- size
- special skill
- age
- gender
- multiple offenders
- multiple police
- proximity of offender to firearm
- members injured or disabled
- fatigue
- ground position
- special knowledge
What is defined as a prolonged period of time for three point holds?
More than two minutes
Where should handcuffs be placed on the subjects wrist?
Between the knuckle bones of the wrist (carpus) and the hand (metacarpus)
What does the VPM state in relation to operation procedures for handcuffing?
Any person arrested or taken into custody should be handcuffed if it’s reasonably believed to be necessary in the circumstances
What are the two reasons for searching?
The locate weapons of articles
And to secure any evidence
