Self Defense

Question 1

What is the definition of self defence

Answer 1

To defend yourself or others against an immediate threat and to reduce / minimize the risk of injury to self and others.

Question 2

What is the first principle of self defence ?

Answer 2

1) the mind and body are one
a) physical component - techniques and skills learned in the course.
B) mental component - focus and self control.
C) attitudes and prejudices - dictate the way we are going to reasoned to a situation.

Question 3

What is the second principle of self defence?

Answer 3

2) awareness : being aware of the environment will allow you to assess the situation and you will be able to handle it in a safe manner.
Hands, weapons/chemicals, other persons, escape routes, footing/visibility/odours, cover

Question 4

What is the third principle of self defence?

Answer 4

3) don’t meet force with force
A) you risk the attacker having greater force then you
B) the potential to use access force is greater, which opens you to disciplinary action and/or litigation.
C) the situation can be escalated as voices and gestures become more aggressive and it can set off a chain reaction.

Question 5

C.O.’s justified in using force (7)

Answer 5

1) defend themselves or others against immediate threat to personal safety
2) prevent escapes
3) move an offender for preventative security or disciplinary purposes
4) stop a disturbance/riot/hostage taking
5) prevent damage to property
6) prevent self destructive behaviour
7) maintain security and good order of the institution

Question 6

Factors to consider when using force (4)

Answer 6

1) use only when sufficient staff is available to ensure control
2) use only when necessary and only to the degree needed
3) not to be used for punishment
4) discontinue as soon as it is safe to do so

Question 7

The principles of pain compliance (3)

Answer 7

1) pain gives direction
2) know what you want your offender to do before applying control
3) use only those techniques that are authorized by department policy.

Question 8

Definition of control (verbatim)

Answer 8

That degree of influence you must exert over someone to take him/her safely into custody.

Question 9

Minimum forced required definition

Answer 9

A peace officer shall use only as much force as is believed in good faith and on reasonable grounds to be necessary to carry out their legal duties.

Question 10

Excessive force definition

Answer 10

Everyone who is authorized by law to use force is criminally reasonable for any excess force used.

Question 11

After use of force

Answer 11

1) medical involvement
2) written and oral reports
3) briefing- operational and critical incident stress debriefing