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SCCJA BLE Legals - Mind Armor.
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SCCJA BLE Legals - Mind Armor4 step process in conquering any goal, in order - ANS-Assess the situation
Create a simple plan
Take Action
Evaluate Progress
ACTE - ANS-Assess the situation
Create a simple plan
Take action
Evaluate the progress
AID LIFE (Acronym for intervention) - ANS-*A* ASK "Are you thinking of hurting
yourself?"
*I* INTERVENE. Take action. Listen. Let the person know he/she is not alone.
*D* DON'T keep it a secret. Tell someone who can assist.
*L* LOCATE help. Find a professional, peer support team, LEAP program, etc.
*I* INVOLVE command. Staff supervisors can find long-term help.
*F* FIND someone to stay with the person. Now is not the time to leave.
*E* EXPEDITE. Get help now.
Characteristics of a critical event - ANS-- Perceptual and memory distortion
- Memory increases up to 72% within 100 hours
- Silly thoughts
Clues in Cops - ANS-Extreme risk taking, such as not wearing body armor or seatbelts,
failure to wait for backup and other actions that invite disaster are another warning sign
for police officers
Condition Black - ANS-cognitive processing deteriorates, vasoconstriction occurs, outer
layer of body becomes tougher, less bleeding from wounds, loss of near vision
Condition Gray - ANS-complex motor skills may break down, *bilateral symmetry sets
in*
Condition Red - ANS-115-145 bpm, complex motor skills, visual/cognitive reaction times
at peak, fine motor skills deteriorate slightly, officer can be scared speechless
Condition White - ANS-low-level state of arousal, normal resting heart rate
, Condition Yellow - ANS-officer is alert, readiness increased
Creating a WINNING mindset - ANS-Conquer FEAR
Move beyond fear to completely focus on the KNOWNS
Critical incident debriefing - ANS-a specific technique designed to assist others in
dealing with the physical or psychological symptoms that are generally associated with
trauma exposure. Debriefing allows those involved with the incident to process the
event and reflect on its impact. These are structured debriefing sessions that are led by
trained professionals and public safety personnel
Define "stress" - ANS-A physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or
mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation. It can be positive or negative,
and responses are specific to the individual.
Can impact emotion, physical state, cognitive funcation, and behavior.
Affected by perception and substances.
Direct clues that someone is suicidal - ANS-People who talk about their hopeless
situation or who readily identify with the "benefits" of suicide may be debating whether
or not to end their lives. Statements such as "What's the use?" "I can't live this way
anymore," "They'd be better off if I were dead," and so on, even when made jokingly,
should be taken seriously. The same is true for people who seem to be obsessed with
the subject of suicide, particularly the details used in planning it.
Effects of stress on the agency - ANS-a. Reduced morale
b. Tardiness or excessive use of leave
c. Poor officer performance
d. Public relations issues/negative media exposure
e. Absences related to stress-related illnesses, alcoholism, or potential suicide
f. Continuum of unethical behavior
g. Monetary/training loss if an officer leaves after a critical event
Effects of stress on the officer - ANS-a. Emotional detachment (not wanting to get overly
attached or involved with others)
b. Post-traumatic stress disorder
c. Heart attacks, ulcers, weight gain
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