Principles applying when offenders are armed Flashcards
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Conduct an ongoing TENR assessment during the course of an incident
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It is better to take the matter too seriously than too lightly
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Caution id not cowardice
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When the offender’s actions permit, focus on deescalation, communication, and prevention, cordon the area, an adopt the wait and appeal role in order to negotiate a surrender.
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Never go unnecessarily into danger. However, of the offender is acting in a way that makes casualties likely, Police must act immediately to prevent this.
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Treat all armed offenders or offenders believed to be armed, as dangerous and hostile unless there is definitive evidence ti the contrary.
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Where practical, police should not use a firearm unless it can be done without endangering other persons.
