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?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Who should coordinate the response of resources?

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the specific assignments given to SWAT?

Handling barricaded suspects Signup and view all the answers

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

Gathering information and providing tactical solutions Signup and view all the answers

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

All efforts should be made Signup and view all the answers

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

Metropolitan Division Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before SWAT arrives at the scene?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

Do not offer transportation Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a barricaded suspect?

A suspect who meets all the specified criteria Signup and view all the answers

When should SWAT be immediately requested?

When the suspect meets all the specified criteria Signup and view all the answers

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

To prevent the suspect's escape Signup and view all the answers

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

Seek additional cover Signup and view all the answers

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

Preventing the suspect from having any outside contact Signup and view all the answers

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

Telephone Signup and view all the answers

What should be documented when requesting the suspect to surrender?

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

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

To provide easy ingress and egress for responding personnel Signup and view all the answers

Who should be isolated during the negotiation process?

All persons Signup and view all the answers

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

Take over the role of negotiator Signup and view all the answers

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

Two Signup and view all the answers

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

Communicate with the Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

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

To calm the situation 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?

Give them a name and continue to communicate Signup and view all the answers

What should the initial communicator do to establish productive dialogue?

Avoid rushing Signup and view all the answers

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

Who, what, when, where, why Signup and view all the answers

What should the initial communicator do to introduce themselves?

Use their first name and department affiliation Signup and view all the answers

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