Advanced Security Training (AST) -
Course Study Guide
Active Resistant
Subject does not physically attack the SP however actively resists in a manner as a way to
not allow the SP to advantage manipulate. This kind of resistance is often observed by way
of verbal non-compliance (refusing a lawful order or route)
Cooperative
The man or woman responds definitely to the SP's presence, route, and commands.
Assaultive
A form of confirmed problem behaviour. The situation no longer handiest resists the SP's
movements but simply attempts to physically assault him or her. This form of behaviour is
occasionally preceded by means of verbal non-compliance and pre-assault cues, including
facial expressions, clenching of fists, threats, and so forth .
Communication
One of the response alternatives indicated within the National Use of Force Framework. It
involves the use of verbal capabilities and non-verbal talents. An SP may additionally
provide the concern pointers, recommendation, guidelines, and/or loud, repetitive
instructions, even as the use of facial expressions, stance, eye contact, and many others .
Continuous Assessment Process
A aspect of the National Use of Force Framework depicted inside the inner circle of the
photograph. It is a process that allows SPs to respond correctly to changing instances in a
timely way. It consists of 4 steps: Assess, Plan, Act, Re-assess
Deadly Force
Force which could motive dying or grievous bodily harm .
Disengagement
Putting distance or a barrier among your self and the problem, or leaving the scene to make
sure safety .
Escort Position
, A function that is 45° behind the situation. Used with the aid of SPs to exercise control over
the challenge. The exceptional position for the SP to gain control.
Excessive Force
More pressure than is fairly important.
Excited delirium syndrome
A circumstance wherein a subject all at once displays aberrant behaviour, becomes
extraordinarily agitated and from time to time extremely violent, frequently engaging in a
lively warfare with those trying to control her or him, and might turn out to be loss of life all of
sudden.
Grievous Bodily Harm / Death
A kind of validated subject behaviour. The difficulty violently resists and attempts to
noticeably damage or kill the SP.
High Risk
High risk exists in numerous situations, such as: the difficulty displays aggressive behaviour;
there are a couple of topics; guns are used; credible statistics is thought that shows that the
challenge or the state of affairs is high-chance. An-unknown issue-ought to present-a
excessive-threat.
Influencing Factors
One category of things that SPs should remember in the non-stop assessment system.
Influencing elements relate to the totality of the situations in phrases of SP considerations,
difficulty issues, and environmental concerns.
Intermediate Weapons
One of the reaction options indicated within the National Use of Force Framework. It
represents using guns which can be considered intermediate among bodily manage and the
use of firearms.
Interview Position
A function that lies outdoor the variety of the situation's capability to kick the SP. Ideally, no
longer directly in front of the challenge.
Known Risk
The level of threat that exists whilst the SP has encountered the subject in the beyond and is
acquainted together with his or her behavioural styles, and/or credible statistics about the
difficulty or the situation is thought.
Course Study Guide
Active Resistant
Subject does not physically attack the SP however actively resists in a manner as a way to
not allow the SP to advantage manipulate. This kind of resistance is often observed by way
of verbal non-compliance (refusing a lawful order or route)
Cooperative
The man or woman responds definitely to the SP's presence, route, and commands.
Assaultive
A form of confirmed problem behaviour. The situation no longer handiest resists the SP's
movements but simply attempts to physically assault him or her. This form of behaviour is
occasionally preceded by means of verbal non-compliance and pre-assault cues, including
facial expressions, clenching of fists, threats, and so forth .
Communication
One of the response alternatives indicated within the National Use of Force Framework. It
involves the use of verbal capabilities and non-verbal talents. An SP may additionally
provide the concern pointers, recommendation, guidelines, and/or loud, repetitive
instructions, even as the use of facial expressions, stance, eye contact, and many others .
Continuous Assessment Process
A aspect of the National Use of Force Framework depicted inside the inner circle of the
photograph. It is a process that allows SPs to respond correctly to changing instances in a
timely way. It consists of 4 steps: Assess, Plan, Act, Re-assess
Deadly Force
Force which could motive dying or grievous bodily harm .
Disengagement
Putting distance or a barrier among your self and the problem, or leaving the scene to make
sure safety .
Escort Position
, A function that is 45° behind the situation. Used with the aid of SPs to exercise control over
the challenge. The exceptional position for the SP to gain control.
Excessive Force
More pressure than is fairly important.
Excited delirium syndrome
A circumstance wherein a subject all at once displays aberrant behaviour, becomes
extraordinarily agitated and from time to time extremely violent, frequently engaging in a
lively warfare with those trying to control her or him, and might turn out to be loss of life all of
sudden.
Grievous Bodily Harm / Death
A kind of validated subject behaviour. The difficulty violently resists and attempts to
noticeably damage or kill the SP.
High Risk
High risk exists in numerous situations, such as: the difficulty displays aggressive behaviour;
there are a couple of topics; guns are used; credible statistics is thought that shows that the
challenge or the state of affairs is high-chance. An-unknown issue-ought to present-a
excessive-threat.
Influencing Factors
One category of things that SPs should remember in the non-stop assessment system.
Influencing elements relate to the totality of the situations in phrases of SP considerations,
difficulty issues, and environmental concerns.
Intermediate Weapons
One of the reaction options indicated within the National Use of Force Framework. It
represents using guns which can be considered intermediate among bodily manage and the
use of firearms.
Interview Position
A function that lies outdoor the variety of the situation's capability to kick the SP. Ideally, no
longer directly in front of the challenge.
Known Risk
The level of threat that exists whilst the SP has encountered the subject in the beyond and is
acquainted together with his or her behavioural styles, and/or credible statistics about the
difficulty or the situation is thought.
