Principles Applying When Offenders Are Armed Flashcards
When dealing with an armed offender or an offender believed to be armed, you should observe these basic principles:
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Conduct an ongoing TENR assessment during the course of an incident
It is better to take the matter too seriously that too lightly
Caution is not cowardice
When the offender’s actions permit, focus on de-escalation, communication and prevention, cordon the area, and adopt the wait and appeal role in order to negotiate a surrender
Never go unnecessarily into danger. However, if the offender is acting in a way that makes casualties likely, police must act immediately to prevent this
Treat all armed offenders or offenders believed to be armed, as dangerous and hostile until the is definite evidence to the contrary
Where practical, police should not use firearms unless it can be done without endangering other persons
