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What type of response is triggered in a scenario involving significant problems, conflicts, or threats?
What type of response is triggered in a scenario involving significant problems, conflicts, or threats?
What type of situation indicates that information acquired is inconsistent with what is considered 'normal'?
What type of situation indicates that information acquired is inconsistent with what is considered 'normal'?
What situation involves information that suggests an emerging problem but is still vague?
What situation involves information that suggests an emerging problem but is still vague?
The response of fight, flight, or freeze can be triggered by which kind of situation?
The response of fight, flight, or freeze can be triggered by which kind of situation?
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What kind of risk involves identifying a danger that could worsen?
What kind of risk involves identifying a danger that could worsen?
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Study Notes
Evaluating Risk in a Situation
- The evaluation process involves both intuitive and systematic thinking, considering factors such as sensing, intuition, thinking, reasoning, judging, and problem-solving skills.
Sources of Information for Risk Evaluation
- Legal and policy records
- Law enforcement records
- Department of Corrections records
- Personnel records
- Logs of professional ethics
Comprehending the Situation
- Personal values and biases
- Officer behavior and decision-making
- Supervisor behavior and oversight
- Criminal behavior and patterns
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) behavior and response
- Citizen behavior and expectations
- Situational awareness and context
Identifying Abnormal Situations
- Abnormal situation: information that is inconsistent with what is considered "normal", triggering curiosity and further investigation
- Early warning: emerging problem or threat with unclear nature, causing concern or apprehension
- Can trigger instinctual responses (fight, flight, or freeze)
Assessing Risk Levels
- Immediate risk: identified danger or threat with minor but potentially worsening consequences, prompting a fight, flight, or freeze response
- High-risk scenario: overwhelming problem or threat with serious consequences, requiring immediate attention and action
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