Effective Communication in Suicide Prevention
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During court proceedings, who should be identified for possible testimony?

  • Non-police personnel
  • Citizen witnesses (correct)
  • Family or friends
  • Suspects
  • Who should not have contact with the suspect?

  • Family or friends
  • Non-police personnel (correct)
  • Citizen witnesses
  • Suspects
  • From whom should intelligence information about the suspect be gathered?

  • Citizen witnesses
  • Friends and family
  • Neighbors
  • All of the above (correct)
  • What information should be forwarded to the Incident Command Post?

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

    Who should coordinate the response of resources?

    <p>Incident Commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the specific assignments given to SWAT?

    <p>Handling barricaded suspects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dual role of SWAT at the scene of a barricaded suspect?

    <p>Gathering information and providing tactical solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to prevent the suspect from moving a hostage?

    <p>All efforts should be made</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who will automatically include crisis negotiators with the initial SWAT response?

    <p>Metropolitan Division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done before SWAT arrives at the scene?

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

    Which of the following is NOT one of the central guidelines to follow during the negotiation process?

    <p>Do not offer transportation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a barricaded suspect?

    <p>A suspect who meets all the specified criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should SWAT be immediately requested?

    <p>When the suspect meets all the specified criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of establishing inner and outer perimeters during containment operations?

    <p>To prevent the suspect's escape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if the suspect has a rifle or other long barreled weapon?

    <p>Seek additional cover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern when it comes to controlling the suspect?

    <p>Preventing the suspect from having any outside contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method of communication with the suspect during negotiations?

    <p>Telephone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be documented when requesting the suspect to surrender?

    <p>The date/time and who requested the suspect to surrender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of establishing the Incident Command Post outside the inner perimeter?

    <p>To provide easy ingress and egress for responding personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be isolated during the negotiation process?

    <p>All persons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT recommended for the role of the initial communicator in a suicide negotiation?

    <p>Take over the role of negotiator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended number of officers for the initial communication process in a suicide negotiation?

    <p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the second officer in the initial communication process in a suicide negotiation?

    <p>Communicate with the Incident Commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the initial conversation with the person attempting suicide?

    <p>To calm the situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the initial communicator do if the person attempting suicide does not give their name or refuses to respond?

    <p>Give them a name and continue to communicate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the initial communicator do to establish productive dialogue?

    <p>Avoid rushing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information should the initial communicator find out before making contact with the person attempting suicide?

    <p>Who, what, when, where, why</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the initial communicator do to introduce themselves?

    <p>Use their first name and department affiliation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the initial communicator do if the person attempting suicide refuses to respond?

    <p>Give them a name and continue to communicate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the initial communicator avoid in their tone during the conversation?

    <p>Critical and uncaring</p> Signup and view all the answers

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