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What are the Ten Fatal Errors? - 1. Lack of knowledge, apathy and/or complacency 2. Taking a bad position 3. Failure to recognise danger signs 4. Poor or no search 5. Failure to handcuff 6. Failure to watch hands 7. Relaxing too soon 8. Making false assumptions 9. Tombstone Courage 10. Sleepy or asleep on the job GLOCK Definition - The GLOCK pistol is a mechanically locked, recoil operated self-loading pistol, with inbuilt trigger, firing pin and drop safety mechanisms Definition of a stoppage - A stoppage is anything that prevents the pistol from firing, when the user intends that it should be fired How much trigger travel does the GLOCK have? - 12.5mm then 4mm to reset the sears after a discharge What are the three safeties on the GLOCK Pistol? - 1. Trigger safety, 2. Firing pin safety, and 3. Drop safety Unintentional discharges are rounds fired unintentionally during weapons handling. Three steps must occur for a firearm to discharge: - - The firearm must be functional, working model; - There must be a round in the chamber, and - Someone must pull the trigger What is a 'safe direction' definition? - A safe direction is a direction in which any unintentionally fired shot, would be safely stopped and contained with no human injury, and at most, only minimal property damage. General Firearms Safety Principles - - Treat all firearms as they are loaded - Be conscious of where the muzzle of your firearm is pointed at all times; (never allow the muzzle of your firearm to cover another human being unless it is required by your duties as a police officer - Keep your finger off the trigger and on the receiver until your sights are set on your target and you have decided to fire; - Be sure of your target. (know what it is inline with it and what is behind it. Never fire at anything you have not positively identified). Degrees of Weapon Readiness - Loaded: Magazine containing rounds fitted, round in the chamber, pistol can be fired. Unloaded: Magazine not fitted, no round in chamber, pistol cannot be fired. Five Major Parts of the GLOCK - - Slide - Barrel - Magazine - Receiver - Recoil spring assembly Firearm Functioning Sequence - 1. Firing - of the chambered round 2. Unlocking - of the slide 3. Extracting - the fired case from the chamber 4. Ejecting - the fired case from the pistol 5. Feeding - a round from the magazine into the chamber 6. Locking Into Battery - round chambered, slide locked fully forward - ready to fire 7. Locking Open (Last Shot) - Magazine follower engages slide stop lever and locks slide open What is the Standard Operational Ammunition? - Winchester .40 S&W Calibre 165 grain SXT controlled expansion round Muzzle velocity = 320 m/s What are the three function checks after GLOCK reassembly ? - - Trigger - Trigger Reset - Slide Lock What is the Muzzle Velocity - 320m/s 4 Handcuffing Principles - Apply Adjust Double Lock Check What model Taser is used? - X26P What are the Safeguards for Handcuffing? - - Approach the subject from the safest angle using the bladed body position - Remain alert and prepared for sudden resistance - Adopt a tactical position that maximises your safety and control of the subject by keeping the off balance. - Ensure the handcuffs are double locked by pulling and pushing on the swing arm handcuff arm without delay once applied. Firearm Justification - You are only justified in discharging your firearm when there is an immediate risk to your life, or the life of someone else, or there is an immediate risk of serious injury to you or someone else and there is no other way of preventing the risk. Handcuffing Justification - The decision to handcuff rests with you, Officer safety is paramount, Generally, you are justified in handcuffing prisoners only when they have tried to escape, or to prevent escape or injury to themselves or others Defensive Spray Justification - Protection of human life, A less lethal option of controlling people, where violent resistance or confrontation occurs (or is likely to occur), Protection against animals. Baton Justification - The decision to use your baton rests with you. You may use your baton if in danger of being overpowered or to protect yourself of others from injury. The force used must always be reasonable. Conducted Electrical Weapon (CEW) Justification - Protect human life, Protect yourself or others where violent confrontation or violent resistance is occurring or imminent, Protect an officer/s in danger of being overpowered or to protect themselves or another person from the risk of actual bodily harm, or Protection from animals. The ultimate goal of any confrontational situation is ...... - Control What are the contents of the Tactical Options Wheel - OC Spray Communication Officer presence Baton Active Armed Offender Tactics Tactical Disengagement Weaponless Control Conducted Electrical Weapon Firearm Contain & Negotiate