ADPP Officer Safety: Questions And Accurate Solutions
Firearms Right Ans - You are only justified in discharging your firearm
when there is a immediate risk to your life or the life of someone else, or there
is an immediate risk of serious injury to you or someone else, and there is no
other way of preventing that risk.
Handcuffs Right Ans - The decision to handcuff rests with you. Officer
safety is paramount. Generally, you are only justified in handcuffing prisoners
only when they have tried to escape or, to prevent escape, or injury to
themselves or others.
Baton Right Ans - The decision to use your baton rests with you. You may
use your baton if in danger of being overpowered or, to protect yourself or
others from injury. The force used must always be reasonable.
OC Spray Right Ans - Use defensive spray only:
- Protection of human life,
- A less-lethal option for controlling people, where violent resistance or
confrontation occurs (or is likely to occur)
- Protection against animals
Taser/CEW Right Ans - - Protect human life
- Protect yourself or others where violent confrontation or violent resistance
is occurring or imminent,
- Protect an officer/s in danger of being overpowered or to protect themselves
or another persons from the risk of actual bodily harm
- Protection against animals
Ten Fatal Errors (FFFPT SMART) Right Ans - 1. Failure to handcuff
2. Failure to recognise danger signs
3. Failure to watch hands
4. Poor or no search
5. Taking a bad position
6. Sleepy or asleep on the job
7. Making false assumptions
8. A lack of knowledge, apathy and/or complacency
9. Relaxing too soon
10. Tombstone courage
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