Ten Fatal Errors and Tactical Options Model

Question 1

What are the 10 “Fatal Errors”

Answer 1

The Ten Fatal Errors are:
1. Lack of knowledge, apathy and/or complacency
2. Taking a Bad Position
3. Failure to Recognise Danger Signs
4. Poor or No Search
5. Failure to Handcuff
6. Failure to Watch Hands
7. Relaxing too soon
8. Making False Assumptions
9. Tombstone Courage
10. Sleepy or Asleep on the Job

Question 2

What are the 10 components of the “Tactical Options Model”?

Answer 2

1. Officer Presence
2. Communication
3. Weaponless Control
4. OC Spray
5. Baton
6. Firearm
7. Contain & Negotiate
8. Tactical Disengagement
9. Conducted Electrical Weapon (CEW)
10. Active Armed Offender Tactics

Question 3

What is at the core of the “Tactical Options Model”?

Answer 3

• “SAFETY FIRST”
• “Asess and reassess”
• “Communication”

Question 4

What are the “Officer/Subject factors” in the “Tactical Options Model”?

Answer 4

• Age
• Gender
• Size
• Fitness
• Skill Level
• Multiple Officers/Subjects

Question 5

What are the “Special Circumstances” in the “Tactical Options Model”?

Answer 5

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

Question 6

What is “control theory”?

Answer 6

The goal is control of the situation.

You need advantage for control.
Evaluate the propensity for control and injury (Using reasonable force) and the ability to disengage and de-escalate the situation. Escalation is imperative.