Tactical Options Model

Question 1

What is in the centre of the circle?

Answer 1

Safety first
Assess and reassess

Question 2

What is around the centre of the circle?

Answer 2

Communication

Question 3

List the options

Answer 3

. Officer Presence
2. OC Spray
3. Baton
4. Communication
5. Tactical Disengagement
6. Weaponless Control
7. Conducted electrical weapon
8. Firearm
9. Active armed offender tactics
10. Contain and negotiate

Question 4

Control Theory

Answer 4

The goal is control of the situation.
You need advantage for control.
Evaluate the propensity for control -v- injury.
(Reasonable force).
Ability to disengage, de-escalate the situation or respond to
Escalation is imperative.

Question 5

Officer/Subject Factors

Answer 5

Age
Gender
Size
Fitness
Skill Level
Multiple Officers/Subjects

Question 6

Special Circumstances

Answer 6

Special Circumstances
Proximity to a Weapon
Special Knowledge
Injury or Exhaustion
Ground Position
Disability
Imminent Danger
Drugs/Alcohol
Mental State

Question 7

Communication

Answer 7

is the hub of the wheel and therefore should
be used as a component of all other tactical options.

Question 8

What is on the outer circle

Answer 8

Plan
Risk assessment
Take charge
Action