Officer Awareness
1 out of what officers died to their own firearms in 2005-2009?
6
What should every officer understand about the use of an impact weapon?
Must understand an impact weapon should only be used when a peace officer is acting in a objectively reasonable manner
When should you use a baton?
Only if you need to stay safe or control someone
If a subject is attempting to access their firearm or weapon what is most crucial to a peace officer.
Maintaining Control
Aside from placing officers in danger of losing their firearms, who else is in danger?
civilians, other officers
Can an officer use an impact weapon if a person is being non-compliant?
No they cant
Can just showing a baton help?
Yes.
What does positioning yourself well do?
It ensures maximum leverage and protects against further assaults, allowing the officer to regain control of the situation.
Define officer awareness
A state of situational awareness to perceive, understand, and respond effectively to one's surroundings and potential risks
When do officers have the authority to use an impact weapon?
In self-defense
In defense of others
To effect an arrest
To prevent escape
To overcome resistance
In civil unrest situations
What should you do even after taking out the baton?
Keep giving commands
How should you secure the weapon?
What is by trapping the subject’s hand prevents access to the firearm.
What does LEOKA stand for
Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted program
Yes
What body parts should you avoid hitting with a baton?
Head, neck, spine, groin
Creating distractions can what?
What is divert the subject's attention away from the weapon.
What three factors must officers understand?
Oppurtunity, equipment, and training.
Do agencies require a police officer to use their judgement in the decision of using an impact weapon?
Yes
Where is it safer to hit with a baton?
Arms, legs, chest, ribs
What are the key principles to firearm retention?
What is maintaining control, Securing weapon, creating distractions, and positioning.