S280c Cbp Tactics Flashcards
Do basic LEO tactics help reduce officer injuries during daily operations
Yes or no
Yes
Elements of officer awareness
Situational awareness
Weapon awareness
Pre assault indicators
Lessons learned
Situational awareness is a constant frame of mind
What can assist in maintaining situational awereness
Intelligence Smuggling trends Positioning Cover/concealment Port operations Traffic patterns
Dangers cbpo’s fave
Terrorism Armed confrontations Assaults Port runners Infectious diseases Haz mat
What other potential dangers do cbpo’s face
IED’s
VBIED’s
Suicide bombers
Hostage situations
Active shooters
What is weapon awreness
Constant state of awareness pertaining to the position and proximity of officers weapon in relation to others
Reactionary gap
Double arm distance or 4-6 ft from subject
Relative positioning
Off line of subject/FI stance
Situational awareness
Always be aware of surrounding
Cognizant of weapon
Maintain physical contact between elbow and weapon
Is wearing body armor critical to officer safety in LEO work
Yes or no
Yes
Pre assault indicators
Target glancing at weapon Clenching hands Shift in stance Increased breathing Ignoring commands Overly compliant/uncooperative Closing the gap
Analysis of officers assaulted
Friendly Service oriented Hesitant Failed to follow procedures -Read people or situations inappropriately
Analysis of criminal offenders
Offenders with a criminal history are more likely to assault
Often carry concealed weapons
Regularly train with weapons
Cbp work enviornments
Sea- large heavy machinery, cargo containers, dock workers, confined areas in ships
Air- pax volume, time constraints, airplane inspection considerations
Land- ped traffic, semi trailer traffic, port closures, vehicle traffic
What mindset must an officer have to survive, and is also the only purpose when you fight
Winning mindset
Warrior pyramid
Skills
Tactics
Fitness
Mental preparation
Skills are perishable, mist an officer maintain skills by practicing and training
Yes or no
Yes
Tactics, examples of training to do on your own time
Cover management Teamwork, communication Vehicle approaches Door entry techniques Safe weapon handling
Fitness
Aerobic and anaerobic
Aerobic- includes any type of exercise, typically performed at moderate level
Anaerobic- short lasting, high intensity activity demand for oxygen exceeds oxygen supply level
Mental preparation
Most powerful weapon you posses is your mind
Graham vs connor
Use of force, reasonable and necessary
Tennessee vs garner
May not use deadly force against fleeing subject unless ha has PC their is imminent danger
Scott bs harris
Motorist at serious risk or injury or death when imminent danger
Reference review
Dhs use of force policy
Use of force handbook
Personal search handbook
Policy on EC
Principals of cover management
Exposure
Distance
Engaging threat
Active events
Used to describe an ongoing act of violence
Tactical transition
Situation which rapidly evolves, causing a change in tactical plan
Active shooter
Respond to scene Stage and organize contact team Entry Move to contact Contain an neutralize
Hostage situation
Activate SIN De-escalate situation Do not say no Do not give up weapon Do no negotiate down a gun barrel
Officer down
Contact NLECC Apply contact/cover Utilize cover Secure area Administer first aid
Barricaded subject
SIN
Post shooting incident
Pre approach
Approach
IED
SIN
Contact NLECC , srt /state/local police/ems
