What is the section in the Criminal Code that is used to authorise force for CPO's?
Section 25(1)(b)
What are the three tactical considerations for handcuffing?
Approach to contact
Control upon first touch
Speed of application
What are the types of subjects you may come across while handcuffing?
Totally cooperative
Totally uncooperative
Potentially uncooperative
Does double locking handcuffs prevent all injury?
No
What rights do you read subsequent to an arrest?
Section 10 rights
What does AIM stand for?
Ability, Intent, Means
List the three categories of impact factors and one example for each
Subject:
Age, size, gender, number of subjects, previous knowledge, training, fitness, goals, mental state, alcohol, drug impairment, weapons, flight risk, audience
Environment:
Weather, time of day, location, isolation, cover and concealment, lighting, footing
Officer:
Age, size, gender, number of officers, response time for back up, training and experience, injuries, subject knowledge, time and distance, position, equipment
How long of peak performance do you have?
10 to 15 seconds
What does Section 25(1) say in the Criminal Code?
Every one who is required or authorised by law to do anything in the administration or enforcement of the law is, if he acts on reasonable grounds, justified in doing what he is required or authorised to do and in using as much force as is necessary for that purpose.
List the 4 use of force principles
Public safety
Officer safety
Continuous risk assessment
Best strategy
What are the five areas of risk?
Hands
Weapons
Friends and associates
Escape route
Environment
List AT LEAST 4 components of a Winning Mentality
No matter what, an officer can always create opportunities to win
An officer should always fight to win
Visualisation
Guided imagery
When/then thinking
Predator mentality
What is the objective reasonable test?
Was the officer lawfully placed?
Did the officer subjectively believe the amount of force used was reasonable?
Would a reasonable person believe the level of force was reasonable?
What are the 7 tactical principles?
Winning mentality
Cover and concealment
Time:distance ratio
One plus one rule
Threat cues
De-escalation
Verbal commands
What are the subject behaviour categories on the use of force training aid?
Cooperative
Passive Resistance
Active Resistance
Assultive
GBH or death
What is the difference between cover and concealment? List an example for each
Cover is a physical barrier that will stop the threat from penetrating.
Concealment is something that can be used to hide the officer from the threat, thereby giving the officer a tactical advantage.
What are the 5 control principals Pressure Sensitive Areas (PSA's)?
Distraction techniques
Stunning techniques
Balance displacement
Motor disfunction
Pain compliance
List AT LEAST 5 strategies to manage SNS activations
Fitness
Diet
Belief system
Confidence
Motor skills selection (choose gross motor skills over fine motor skills)
Imagery drills
Tactical breathing