Corrections Chapter 3 Officer Safety
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Can inhibit an officer's ability to protect him or herself as well as coworkers. -
ANSWER-Lack of stamina, agility and mobility
Officers should always project a - ANSWER-confident, competent and capable
demeanor.
Inmates may challenge an officer's authority by - ANSWER-committing minor
infractions.
An officer must handle each situation - ANSWER-fairly, firmly, and consistently,
while remaining professional.
Is an officer's worst enemy - ANSWER-Complacency
Complacency - ANSWER-is a comfortable or relaxed state of mind, which lulls the
officer into a false sense of safety and security.
Stress - ANSWER-can affect an officer's focus and attention to detail, which can
negatively influence decision making.
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,All officers will experience some level of job-related stress such as - ANSWER-
fear, intimidation, and anxiety.
Categories of stress an officer may experience are: - ANSWER-* Environmental
* personal
* work-related
* self-induced
Environmental Stress - ANSWER-weather, noise levels, lighting conditions,
crowded areas
Personal Stress - ANSWER-family issues, health, lack of sleep, poor eating habits,
financial situation, and academic demands
Work-related Stress - ANSWER-shift work, supervisors, coworkers, contact with
the general public, court appearances, and performance standards
Self-induced Stress - ANSWER-personal attitudes toward work, perception of
others, and work or academic goals
Situational awareness - ANSWER-is an officer's knowledge and understanding of
the totality of circumstances, which helps facilitate effective decision making.
Stages of situational awareness - ANSWER-* Being alert
* identifying a potential threat
* responding to a threat.
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, Being alert - ANSWER-Officers must be aware of what is going on around them
at all times. Paying attention to sights and sounds helps with maintaining a high
level of alertness.
Identifying a potential threat - ANSWER-Officers should concentrate on possible
threats while remaining aware of their surroundings. This stage can occur several
times during a shift.
Responding to a threat - ANSWER-Officers should focus their attention on
potential threats while exhibiting intense concentration and avoiding tunnel vision,
which is the narrowing of the attention field due to stress. In response to an actual
threat, an officer should be mentally ahead of the threat and take appropriate
action.
Positioning - ANSWER-is placing yourself in a tactically advantageous location to
observe what is occurring in an area.
When evaluating a situation, an officer many use - ANSWER-positioning, posture,
observing, and listening
Positioning includes the following: - ANSWER-* keeping a safe distance
* being familiar with your environment
* watching groups and individuals
Posture - ANSWER-is holding your body in such a way as to show your strength,
confidence, interest and control.
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Can inhibit an officer's ability to protect him or herself as well as coworkers. -
ANSWER-Lack of stamina, agility and mobility
Officers should always project a - ANSWER-confident, competent and capable
demeanor.
Inmates may challenge an officer's authority by - ANSWER-committing minor
infractions.
An officer must handle each situation - ANSWER-fairly, firmly, and consistently,
while remaining professional.
Is an officer's worst enemy - ANSWER-Complacency
Complacency - ANSWER-is a comfortable or relaxed state of mind, which lulls the
officer into a false sense of safety and security.
Stress - ANSWER-can affect an officer's focus and attention to detail, which can
negatively influence decision making.
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,All officers will experience some level of job-related stress such as - ANSWER-
fear, intimidation, and anxiety.
Categories of stress an officer may experience are: - ANSWER-* Environmental
* personal
* work-related
* self-induced
Environmental Stress - ANSWER-weather, noise levels, lighting conditions,
crowded areas
Personal Stress - ANSWER-family issues, health, lack of sleep, poor eating habits,
financial situation, and academic demands
Work-related Stress - ANSWER-shift work, supervisors, coworkers, contact with
the general public, court appearances, and performance standards
Self-induced Stress - ANSWER-personal attitudes toward work, perception of
others, and work or academic goals
Situational awareness - ANSWER-is an officer's knowledge and understanding of
the totality of circumstances, which helps facilitate effective decision making.
Stages of situational awareness - ANSWER-* Being alert
* identifying a potential threat
* responding to a threat.
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, Being alert - ANSWER-Officers must be aware of what is going on around them
at all times. Paying attention to sights and sounds helps with maintaining a high
level of alertness.
Identifying a potential threat - ANSWER-Officers should concentrate on possible
threats while remaining aware of their surroundings. This stage can occur several
times during a shift.
Responding to a threat - ANSWER-Officers should focus their attention on
potential threats while exhibiting intense concentration and avoiding tunnel vision,
which is the narrowing of the attention field due to stress. In response to an actual
threat, an officer should be mentally ahead of the threat and take appropriate
action.
Positioning - ANSWER-is placing yourself in a tactically advantageous location to
observe what is occurring in an area.
When evaluating a situation, an officer many use - ANSWER-positioning, posture,
observing, and listening
Positioning includes the following: - ANSWER-* keeping a safe distance
* being familiar with your environment
* watching groups and individuals
Posture - ANSWER-is holding your body in such a way as to show your strength,
confidence, interest and control.
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