Identifying Emergency Situations
How do you reduce liability while resolving emergencies?
observe your surroundings, take note of activities as they occur, respond within the scope of your training,
use reasonable judgment in responding, practice officer safety
Do not ______ in ______ ______ when approaching a dangerous situation?
engage, unsafe behavior
Any incident that disrupts the normal operations within a facility?
disturbance.
Clear the crime scene immediately of _______ and ___ ______ __________ ______
aggressors, all other unauthorized people
Indicators of a bomb threat?
discovery of a suspicious device or package, or a bomb threat delivered by mail, phone, or electronically or in person
In response to an emergency, you may be called to.........?
• transport
• escort and supervise people
• use physical force or control
• provide first aid
• record events •serve as a witness in investigations
• debrief
The severity of an incident determines what _____ and _____ __ ______ is needed?
type, level of response
You can directly affect whether escape attempts occur by taking preventive measures.
conducting constant surveillance, keeping an unpredictable schedule, using mobile or stationary posts, using regular and irregular searches
Investigation techniques may include?
collecting and preserving evidence, taking statements, taking photographs or video
recordings, and working with other agencies or departments to process evidence or investigate
facts.
Standard hostage situation procedures?
• notifying a supervisor immediately, following the chain of command
• containing the subject(s) in the smallest area possible
• restricting the movement of the subject(s), if possible, and always keeping safety in mind
• gathering information, such as taking pictures or recording the situation
• moving non-participants as far from the hostage situation as possible—inmates may be
locked down
• providing assistance and support to specialized teams as needed
The most important duties of a correctional officer is to apply ________ , ________ , and _________ _______ during an emergency.
knowledge, training, reasonable judgement
Emergencies can involve ____ ____ ___ type of incident?
more than one
Indicators of a facility assault may include?
outside threat on a person’s life, someone coordinating an escape attempt
How to handle evidence properly?
• Use PPE, which must be put on outside of the crime scene.
• Correctly document and secure the item through appropriate chain of custody.
• Correctly identify the type of bag or container to use for the type of evidence being gathered.
The basic steps for using a portable fire extinguisher?
1. Pull the pin.
2. Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire from a distance, usually about 10 feet.
3. Squeeze the handle.
4. Sweep the base of the flame (from side to side and front to back).
What is a systematic approach to
command, control, and coordinate an emergency response?
Incident command system (ICS)
Types of equipment for different emergency responses?
communication devices, vehicles, medical equipment, fire equipment.
Signs and symptoms of a medical emergency?
unusual or excessive bleeding, pain, medical distress (for example, sweating, nausea, shortness of breath, paralysis), or
loss of or altered consciousness
Physical indications that an inmate may have been involved in a crime include?
suspicious activity, injuries, labored breathing, possession of weapons, or presence of contraband
Hazardous materials?
cleaning agents, floor wax, bleach, laundry detergent, fuels, pesticides, and fertilizer
When verifying the type of emergency, properly assess the threat while using ______ and _______
as you approach the scene.
discretion, caution
You should practice good _______ _______ and _____ ______?
situational awareness, officer safety
What are the types of emergencies?
You should know how to manage ______, _______, and ______ until a supervisor or agency investigator arrives?
victims, witnesses, suspects
An event or force of nature that has catastrophic consequences?
natural disaster