OST Flashcards

1
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What are the four stages of the Officer Safety Model?

A
I.T.P.T
Information received
Threat Assessment
Powers and Policy
Tactical Options
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What does the mnemonic C.I.A.P.O.A.R stand for and what is it used for

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Code of Ethics
Information and Intelligence
Assess the threat 
Policy and procedures
Options and contingencies 
Action
Review

This is relative to the National Decision Model and how we justify the necessity in making decisions

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What does the mnemonic G.U.N stand for and when would it be used?

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Use if a subject attempts to gain control of your baton or pava
Grab the weapon as tightly as possible
Undo their grip on the weapon
Neutralise the threat such as creating a reactionary gap

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4
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What are the 3 main legislations that cover force?

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S3 Criminal Law Act 1967
Common Law
S117 PACE 1984

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What does common law power state?

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If you have an honest held belief that you, or another, are in imminenent danger, you may use such force as is reasonable and necessary to avert the danger (police and public power)

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What does S3 Criminal Law Act 1967 state?

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A person may use force as is reasonable in the circumstances in the prevention of crime, or in effecting or assisting in the arrest of an offender, suspected offender or of an offender at large (police and public power)

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What does S117 PACE 1984 state?

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Confers a power upon a constable and does not provide that the power may only be exercised with the consent of some person, other than a police officer, the officer may use reasonable force as is necessary, in th exercise of his power

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What mnemonic is used to identify what needs to be considered when assessing the risk level at an incident?

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P.O.P
Person
Object
Place

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What are the levels of threat?

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High and unknown

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10
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What is ABD

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Acute Behaviour Disorder

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What is positional asphyxia?

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When the body is place in a position that blocks the respiration causing asphyxia

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What is the communication model/mnemonic?

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ICRC
Intervention
Calm
Rapport 
Control
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13
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What are the 5 concepts of handcuffing?

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Safe approach
Correct application 
Back to back and front stack 
Check for tightness
Safe release (furthest hand first)
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14
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In relation to firearms, what does the mnemonic C.U.T stand for?

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Create distance (increase reactionary gap)
Use cover (from fire and sight)
Transmit (call it in)
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In relation to firearms, what are the 6 C’s?

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Confirm (the size of the weapon)
Cover (get behind cover)
Contact (update control room)
Civilians (get MOP out of the area if practicable)
Colleagues (set up a RV point and stop other officers entering the scene)
Contain (try to contain the scene)

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16
Q

List some tactical options

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Baton, Pava, communication, empty hands, arrest, withdraw, radio, contact and cover

17
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What is the fighting arc?

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The area in front of someone where their limbs can reach. Officers should be standing outside of the fighting arc to reduce the risk of getting struck. This is usually a 45 degree angle off the body

18
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What is a reactionary gap?

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The gap an officer must stand away from a subject to allow for a reaction time if the subject becomes violent. This is usually 1 1/2 arms length away form subject

19
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List the open hand techniques

A
Palm strike
Elbow strike 
Lower leg strike 
Knee strike 
Torso strike
20
Q

List the baton technqiues

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High strike
Low strike
Jab
Push

21
Q

What are the two stances officers should use?

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Interview stance (show me your hands)
Defensive stance (get back)
22
Q

When striking with a weapon, what are the 3 effects that can occur?

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Distraction, dysfunction and mental stunning

23
Q

What are the signs and symptoms that someone is suffering from positional asphyxia?

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Dangerous body position (usually on a prone arrest, face down)
Cyanosis (face discolouring blue due to lack of oxygen)
Gurgling/gasping sounds
Violent suspect suddenly becomes very passive
Trying to move positions to get more oxygen
Telling people they cannot breathe

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What are the signs and symptoms of someone suffering from Acute Behavioural Disorder?

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Removal of clothes
Bizarre/aggressive behaviour
Impaired thinking 
Disorientation
Hallucinations 
Unexpected physical strength 
Acute onset of paranoia 
Sweating, fever, heat intolerance 
Sudden tranquility in frenzied activity
25
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What are the percentage breakdowns of verbal, non verbal and words in regard to communication?

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Non-verbal (body language) = 55%
Vocal (volume, pitch and pace, intonations, tone of voice etc) = 38%
Words = 7%

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What does the mnemonic C.A.R.E.S stand for and when would it be used?

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When talking to a vulnerable person the CARES mnemonic should be used
Contain the situation
Approach in view
Reduce distractions (eg radio, remove helmet)
Explain what you are doing (no jargon, simple language) and listen to the person
Slow down your actions, pace and give the person more space. Call a relative if needs be