HFRG Threat Pattern Recognition Use of Force Exam Study Guide Graded A 2024

When it is tactically safe to do so. - Double Lock Handcuffs Pistol Grip. - Handcuff Grip 1. Combat Anxiety. The anticipation of danger. 2. Survival Stress. Deadly force threat perception 3. Combat Stress. Post event, mental and psychological symptoms. - Mental States in Combat The organs in our body, such as the heart, stomach and intestines, are regulated by a part of the nervous system called the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM (ANS). - Autonomic Nervous System Divided into two branches. PARASYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM PNS, AND THE SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM SNS. - AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM (ANS) Allows us to "rest and digest". Saves energy. Heart rate decreases. - Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS) Body releases Cortisol in the body. Provides ability to either "FLIGHT OR FIGHT". - Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) Fine. Complex. Gross - Motor Skill Classifications 3 Hand/Eye coordination and hand dexterity. When heart rate reaches approximately 115 beats per minute, vasoconstriction in the fingers and hands effects the dexterity required to perform Fine Motor Skills. - Fine Motor Skills Involves a series of muscle groups. Example, shooting stance. At approximately 145 beats per minute, Complex Motor Skills begin to deteriorate. - Complex Motor Skills Involves large muscle groups. Examples, such as strait punching, baton strike. Simple strength skills or skills involving symmetrical movements. Only skill that increases in effectiveness as the SNS heart rate increases. - Gross Motor Skills 1. Adenosine Triphosphate / Pyospocreatine ATP / PC System. 2. Lactic Acid System LAS. 3. Aerobic System AS. - The human body relies on three energy systems. Small energy bundles stored in the muscles. Used during high energy and high strength activities. Burns out after 10 to 15 seconds. - ATP / PC System Once the ATP System has been depleted, the LAS will act as an afterburner fuel. Provides about 45 seconds or intermediate strength and endurance. - Lactic Acid System LAS Around 90 seconds into a confrontation, the LAS is depleted and the AS becomes the FINAL AND DOMINATE fuel system. Can burn for long periods of time, depending on officer's cardio / respiratory conditioning. - Aerobic System AS 1. Tactical Acceptability. 2. Legal Acceptability. 3. Medical Acceptability. - HFRG training programs based upon 3 Components. Graphical representation which illustrates an appropriate officer response for specific level of subject resistance. - Use of Force Continuum. Can use one level of force higher than the level of resistance used by the subject. - The "One Plus One Theory". 1. Psychological Intimidation. 2. Verbal Noncompliance 3. Passive Resistance 4. Defensive Resistance 5. Active Aggression 6. Deadly Force Assault - Levels of Resistance. Physical actions/assaults against the officers, other than deadly force - Active Aggression Non verbal cues. Blank stare, clenching of fists. Tightening of jaw muscles etc. - Psychological Intimidation Unwillingness to obey commands of detainment, arrest or to stop unlawful or dangerous behavior. Such as " No, I will not put my hands behind my back". - Verbal Noncompliance Will not voluntarily comply with verbal and physical attempts of control. Example, dead weight. Refuses to move or comply. - Passive Resistance Any action by subject that attempts to prevent an officer from gaining control or the subject. Example, pulling or pushing away to defeat the Escort Position. - Defensive Resistance Any force used against an officer and / or another person that may result in great bodily harm or the loss of human life. - Deadly Force Assault 1. Officer Presence 2. Verbal Direction