OST Flashcards
What are the four stages of the Officer Safety Model?
I.T.P.T Information received Threat Assessment Powers and Policy Tactical Options
What does the mnemonic C.I.A.P.O.A.R stand for and what is it used for
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
What does the mnemonic G.U.N stand for and when would it be used?
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
What are the 3 main legislations that cover force?
S3 Criminal Law Act 1967
Common Law
S117 PACE 1984
What does common law power state?
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)
What does S3 Criminal Law Act 1967 state?
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)
What does S117 PACE 1984 state?
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
What mnemonic is used to identify what needs to be considered when assessing the risk level at an incident?
P.O.P
Person
Object
Place
What are the levels of threat?
High and unknown
What is ABD
Acute Behaviour Disorder
What is positional asphyxia?
When the body is place in a position that blocks the respiration causing asphyxia
What is the communication model/mnemonic?
ICRC Intervention Calm Rapport Control
What are the 5 concepts of handcuffing?
Safe approach Correct application Back to back and front stack Check for tightness Safe release (furthest hand first)
In relation to firearms, what does the mnemonic C.U.T stand for?
Create distance (increase reactionary gap) Use cover (from fire and sight) Transmit (call it in)
In relation to firearms, what are the 6 C’s?
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)
List some tactical options
Baton, Pava, communication, empty hands, arrest, withdraw, radio, contact and cover
What is the fighting arc?
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
What is a reactionary gap?
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
List the open hand techniques
Palm strike Elbow strike Lower leg strike Knee strike Torso strike
List the baton technqiues
High strike
Low strike
Jab
Push
What are the two stances officers should use?
Interview stance (show me your hands) Defensive stance (get back)
When striking with a weapon, what are the 3 effects that can occur?
Distraction, dysfunction and mental stunning
What are the signs and symptoms that someone is suffering from positional asphyxia?
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
What are the signs and symptoms of someone suffering from Acute Behavioural Disorder?
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
What are the percentage breakdowns of verbal, non verbal and words in regard to communication?
Non-verbal (body language) = 55%
Vocal (volume, pitch and pace, intonations, tone of voice etc) = 38%
Words = 7%
What does the mnemonic C.A.R.E.S stand for and when would it be used?
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
