Assessing Risk in Street Situations
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What is the primary focus of this section of the lesson plan?

  • Preparation for duty by the patrol officer (correct)
  • Introduction to peace officer roles
  • Patrol and jail management
  • Criminal activity and local geography

    • What are the four sources of information that a patrol officer should use to maintain an up-to-date awareness of activity in their patrol area?

  • Radio, social media, police reports, and community meetings
  • Personal experience, word of mouth, online forums, and neighborhood watch
  • Surveillance cameras, police scans, facial recognition, and DNA analysis
  • Police database, local news, intelligence reports, and citizen tips (correct)

    • What is the purpose of roll-call?

  • To inspect uniforms and equipment
  • To review daily assignments and tasks (correct)
  • To discuss patrol strategies and tactics
  • To discuss crime trends and analysis

    • What is the importance of autogenic breathing techniques and visualization for a patrol officer?

    <p>To manage stress and anxiety in high-pressure situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for a patrol officer to know directions and geographical locations?

    <p>To understand the layout of the patrol area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of identifying the conditions of the mind (color code) for a patrol officer?

    <p>To identify potential threats and react accordingly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of handling non-criminal patrol assignments for a patrol officer?

    <p>To support the community and provide public service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of support services may be utilized by the patrol officer for non-criminal patrol assignments?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to a situation that may require police involvement?

    <p>EDP CASE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common condition that can cause cognitive impairment?

    <p>Alzheimer's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a patrol officer's personal inspection prior to leaving home?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in a patrol officer's incidental equipment kit?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for a patrol officer to know directions and geographical locations?

    <p>To ensure safety and effectiveness on patrol duty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a roll-call?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a patrol officer do during a vehicle check?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for a patrol officer to know the principle of 'North-by-Northwest'?

    <p>To locate odd and even numbered addresses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a patrol officer do prior to departing the station for their patrol area?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may occur if a patrol officer does not listen and pay attention during roll-call?

    <p>Miss important information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of identifying a 'Problem Area' in a street situation?

    <p>To detect potential threats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an 'Area of Responsibility' in a street situation?

    <p>The exact location of a potential threat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of 'Focus Point' reaction?

    <p>To detect and control threats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Observation' in the context of street situations?

    <p>Having awareness of surroundings through senses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can affect observation and perception in a street situation?

    <p>Both external and internal factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using 'flash' descriptions in patrol?

    <p>To provide all relevant information, especially concerning weapons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of a physical reaction to a perceived threat?

    <p>Adrenaline surge and heart rate increase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of autogenic breathing techniques?

    <p>Relaxation and stress reduction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of crisis rehearsal?

    <p>To program the brain for effective crisis management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between crisis rehearsal and daydreaming?

    <p>They are related in that they both use imagination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in handling an animal bite case?

    <p>Initiate first aid if necessary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if the hazard persists in a chronic complaint case?

    <p>Take more formal action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal when dealing with an emotionally disturbed person (EDP)?

    <p>Get the person to a treatment facility or get medical attention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you encounter a lost traveler?

    <p>Avoid sending them through high crime areas without warning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Red Cross typically used for?

    <p>Disasters such as floods, tornadoes, and major fires.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when handling an EDP case?

    <p>Remove any family or friends of the subject from the immediate area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of consulting department policy?

    <p>To ensure that the correct procedures are followed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you encounter a stranded traveler who is injured or sick?

    <p>Have them conveyed to the nearest hospital.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Salvation Army office typically used for?

    <p>Providing emergency food baskets and clothing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you encounter a chronic complaint that involves a hazard?

    <p>Contact the owner and apprise them of the hazard potential.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the state of mind when an individual is fully focused on one problem or perceived threat?

    <p>Condition Red</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason police officers handle non-criminal assignments?

    <p>Because they are public servants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an officer do when handling a missing person case?

    <p>Advise the reporting party to check with hospitals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern when dealing with a person with cognitive impairment?

    <p>Assuming the person is missing and endangered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal when handling a person down (fallen) case?

    <p>Determine the cause of the subject's condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential to maintain a professional demeanor when handling non-criminal assignments?

    <p>The authority exercised as a police officer has a corresponding responsibility to act in a mature manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a sick/injury case and a person down (fallen) case?

    <p>The likelihood of arrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of radiating the search out from the area where the child was last seen in a missing child case?

    <p>To expand the search area and locate the child more efficiently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential to obtain all available information in a sick/injury case?

    <p>To determine the cause of the subject's condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of handling non-criminal assignments?

    <p>To provide service to the public</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When interacting with a person with a cognitive impairment, what is the recommended approach?

    <p>Approach from the front</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for a patrol officer to be aware of the 'Force Continuum'?

    <p>To know the department's policy on handling EDP situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common situation that may require police involvement?

    <p>A person with a cognitive impairment is involved in a motor vehicle accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of having a partner act as a 'distractor' when interacting with a person who may become violent?

    <p>To divert the person's attention so that the officer can subdue them if necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect of mentally preparing for a patrol shift?

    <p>Asking questions about the previous shift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in a patrol officer's incidental equipment kit?

    <p>A book of citations and extra ammunition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of introducing oneself when interacting with a person with a cognitive impairment?

    <p>To gain the person's trust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of cognitive impairment?

    <p>Short-term memory loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended way to communicate with a person with a cognitive impairment?

    <p>Using simple language and speaking slowly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of minimizing distractions when interacting with a person with a cognitive impairment?

    <p>To improve the person's ability to focus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in a patrol officer's incidental equipment kit?

    <p>Chalk, tweezers, tape, and plastic bags</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of checking for required equipment during a vehicle check?

    <p>To ensure the officer has all necessary equipment for their shift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'Principle of North-by-Northwest'?

    <p>A principle to determine even- and odd-numbered addresses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of disseminating crime bulletins during roll-call?

    <p>To provide officers with current crime information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'Problem Area'?

    <p>Any person, object, or site that may produce a hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of autogenic breathing and visualization?

    <p>To reduce stress and remain focused</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'Awareness Spectrum'?

    <p>A scale to measure an officer's level of awareness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an officer's implied obligation to the public?

    <p>To provide good service and assistance to the public</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in handling a missing person case?

    <p>Record all information provided by the reporting party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of identifying a 'Focus Point' during a situation?

    <p>To concentrate on a clear and present threat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When responding to a missing person with cognitive impairment, what is the first step?

    <p>Conduct a search of the immediate area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal when interacting with an emotionally disturbed person?

    <p>To get them to a treatment facility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When responding to a person who is down, what is the first step?

    <p>Determine the cause of the subject's condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration when dealing with a chronic complaint?

    <p>Whether the matter is criminal or civil in nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When responding to an animal bite, what is the first step?

    <p>Initiate first aid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal when responding to a lost or stranded person?

    <p>Give or ascertain directions if needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When responding to a person with cognitive impairment, what is an important consideration?

    <p>The person's mental condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Endangered Silver Advisory?

    <p>To alert the public of a missing person with cognitive impairment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When responding to an emotionally disturbed person, what is an important tactic?

    <p>Diverting the subject's attention to allow for subduing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of radiating the search out from the area where the child was last seen?

    <p>To expand the search area to increase the chances of finding the child</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Preparation for Duty

    • Begins at home with personal appearance, hygiene, and mental preparation
    • Consider previous shift events, personal problems, and tasks to be completed
    • Ensure uniform is properly worn, including body armor, and equipment is accessible

    Preparing at the Station

    • Four sources of information to maintain awareness of patrol area:
      • Roll calls and teletypes
      • Precinct/district desk books
      • Vehicle hot sheets
      • Information from officers going off duty
    • Equipment checks:
      • Incidental equipment (e.g., book of citations, copy of traffic codes, first aid kit)
      • Vehicle check (e.g., damage, gas, interior cleanliness, required equipment)

    Patrol Duty

    • Importance of knowing directions and geographical locations
    • Remember "North-by-Northwest" principle for odd/even numbered addresses
    • Effectiveness, safety, and maneuverability depend on knowing the jurisdiction

    Roll-Call

    • Purposes:
      • Discuss policy and procedure changes
      • Discuss specific directed patrol
      • Disseminate crime bulletins, hot sheets, and "wanted" information
      • Assess manpower
      • Inspect uniform and equipment

    Physical and Mental Reactions to a Perceived Threat

    • Problem area: any person, object, or site that may produce a hazard
    • Reaction: prompt identification of threat and potential development
    • Area of responsibility: exact location from which an attack could emanate
    • Focus point: clear and present threat that must be controlled

    Autogenic Breathing and Visualization

    • Techniques for relaxation and stress reduction
    • Autogenic breathing: slow, deliberate four-count inhaling and exhaling while visualizing warmth
    • Visualization: mental role-playing with option reinforcement for effective crisis management

    Conditions of the Mind (Color Code)

    • Levels of consciousness:
      • Condition White: internalized, unaware of environment
      • Condition Yellow: relaxed, alert, and scanning
      • Condition Orange: ready for danger, focused on one problem
      • Condition Red: ready to fight or flee, fully focused on one problem
      • Condition Black: catatonic, no focus possible

    Non-Criminal Assignments

    • Importance of professional demeanor and service
    • Categories of assignments:
      • Missing person/child
      • Person down (fallen)
      • Sick/injury
      • Chronic complaint
      • Animal bite
      • Lost/stranded person(s)

    Handling Non-Criminal Assignments

    • Each category has specific procedures and considerations
    • Importance of knowing departmental policies and procedures
    • Support services may be utilized, such as Red Cross, Salvation Army, and local church groups

    Emotionally Disturbed Person (EDP) Case

    • Definition: person displaying irrational behavior suggesting mental disease
    • Goal: get the person to a treatment facility/medical attention
    • Circumstances requiring police involvement:
      • Irrational behavior
      • Threat or harm to others or self
    • Handling an EDP case:
      • Remove others from the area
      • One officer acts as initiator, the other as distractor
      • Gradually calm the subject
      • Listen attentively
      • Expect fear and act confidently
      • Follow department policy on EDP situations

    Cognitive Impairment

    • Definition: confusion or memory loss in an adult
    • Causes: dementia, Alzheimer's disease
    • Symptoms: short-term memory loss, confusion, disorientation, inability to retrace steps, and communication deficits
    • Circumstances requiring police involvement:
      • Confused older adult found in the community
      • Search required for missing individual with cognitive impairment
      • Cognitively impaired individual involved in a motor vehicle accident
      • Importance of transporting to a medical facility when necessary### Patrol Procedures
    • False assessments of cases should not be made based solely on assignment titles
    • Categories of non-criminal incidents that may require additional investigation:
      • Accidental injury/assault cases
      • Person down situations (assault victim, robbery victim)
      • Borrowing a vehicle without permission (stolen vehicle)
      • Missing person cases (kidnapping, child abuse)

    Officer Preparation

    • Mental preparation:
      • Review previous shift events
      • Plan for the upcoming shift
      • Check on specific people or situations
    • Personal equipment:
      • Uniform and body armor
      • Loaded duty weapon and reserve ammunition
      • Handcuffs and extra pair
      • Whistle, flashlight, and baton
    • Incidental equipment:
      • Book of citations
      • Traffic codes
      • Departmental manual
      • Report forms
      • Extra ammunition
      • Small tool kit
      • Chalk
      • Tweezers
      • Tape
      • Plastic bags
    • Vehicle check:
      • Damage/defects
      • Lights and emergency equipment
      • Required equipment (first aid kit, fire extinguisher, shotgun combat loader)
      • Contraband (under seats, between seat cushions)

    Jurisdiction and Navigation

    • Principle of north-by-northwest: even-numbered addresses on south or east side, odd-numbered on north or west side
    • Importance of knowing the jurisdiction and navigating safely
    • Daily crime bulletin review
    • New wanted bulletins and hot sheets
    • Officer briefing on changes in policy and procedure

    Risk Assessment and Reaction

    • Problem area: any person, object, or site that may produce a hazard
    • Area of responsibility: exact location within a problem area where an attack could emanate
    • Focus point: clear and present threat that must be immediately controlled
    • Reaction to risk:
      • Identify the threat
      • Detect and control the threat
      • Concentrate attention and energy on the focus point

    Stress Management and Awareness

    • Autogenic breathing: slow, deliberate inhaling and exhaling while visualizing warmth
    • Awareness spectrum:
      • Condition White: environmental unawareness
      • Condition Yellow: relaxed but alert
      • Condition Orange: alarm
      • Condition Red: actual danger
      • Condition Black: panic or misdirected frenzy

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