Unit 3 Lesson 2 Communication and Commands PDF

Unit 3 Defensive Tactics Techniques Lesson 2 Communication and Commands Lesson Goal At the end of this lesson, you will understand the components of verbal direction. Communication is crucial at all levels of a use of force exchange. Unlike a category of force, commu- nication is a part of all...

Unit 3 Defensive Tactics Techniques Lesson 2 Communication and Commands Lesson Goal At the end of this lesson, you will understand the components of verbal direction. Communication is crucial at all levels of a use of force exchange. Unlike a category of force, commu- nication is a part of all officer-subject interactions. Effective communication on your part can help de- escalate a situation. You are encouraged to use communication before, during, and after a confrontation. Communication is necessary to continually gauge compliance. In a use of force situ- ation, resistance begins when a subject fails to comply with an officer’s lawful commands. When an officer gives a verbal command, an evaluation will determine if escalation may become necessary. Communication is exchanging information through verbal and non-verbal methods. It provides valuable insight into the likelihood of cooperation and compliance of a subject. Dialogue is a controlled, unemotional communication between an officer and a subject aimed at problem-solving and communication. Used as a strategy, dialogue is intentionally designed to gain rapport and exchange information. ✅ HL432.1. Describe the components of appropriate verbal direction Verbal direction is the use of proper, clear, and concise commands to let a person know what you need or expect them to do. The ability to give verbal direction is usually the first step in control- ling the subject’s actions. Establish yourself as a criminal justice officer. Give clear and concise commands. Make sure that your commands are loud enough for the subject to hear. Touch is a non-threatening, non-custodial physical contact and can be used to support or emphasize a verbal command. It can be effective to enhance your communication; however, before applying touch, consider its use carefully to avoid escalating a person’s resistance. 230 / Florida Basic Recruit Training Program (HL): Volume 2