Ost Flashcards
When should force be used?
When necessary, and reasonable in circumstances.
What articles of the human rights act are concerns in ost?
Article 2- right to life
Article 3- torture
Article 5- liberty
Explain justification of force
The level of force should appropriate to the degree of resistance displayed by the subject
When can tactical communications fail?
Security- when there is imminent danger to any subject
Attack- when officer or other subjects are being attacked.
Flight- when a subject runs away from an officer
Excessive repetition- it becomes clear that compliance will not occur
Revised priorities- when encounter changes and requires an immediate response on another person
What are the risk categories?
High
Unknown
What is the attitude cycle?
Your manner affects their attitude which affects your attitude which affects their manner…
What is the normal reaction gap?
4-6 feet
What are the warning signs?
Direct eye contact Facial colour darkens Head back Standing tall Kicking the ground Large movements Accelerated breathing Stop start behaviour
What are the danger signs?
Fists clenching Facial colour pales Lips tighten over teeth Head drops Eyebrows drop Hands above waist Sideways stance Looking for body targets. Lowering body before lunging
What are impact factors?
Size Age Sex Strength Sobriety Numbers Weapons Skill level Clothing Exhaustion
What are environmental factors?
Space
Domestic situation
What are the parts of the handcuffs?
Centre bar Backstrap Finger grooves Keyholes Single bars Double bars Double locks
What is the reason for handcuffing?in what circumstances can they be used?
Safety.
to prevent the person from assaulting or being violent to the public.
To prevent the person from injuring themselves or police.
To stop the subject escaping
To stop the subject from harming themselves
What are the symptoms of handcuff neuropathy?
Loss of strength Weakness of grip Numbness Loss of wrist mobility Diminished touch sensation in fingers Pain in wrist, hand or fingers. It is bruising to the nerves.
What medical implications are associated with fast straps?
Traumatic asphyxia
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