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