The age constituting an older person ÇÇ60 or older
Abuse of an older person ÇÇWillful and unjustified by a person (suspect) of infliction of
pain, injury or mental anguish on an older person (victim).
Exploitation ÇÇAny act taken by a person (suspect) who has the trust and confidence of an
older person.
Isolation ÇÇWillfully, maliciously and intentionally preventing an older person or a
vulnerable person from having contact with another person or a family member.
Neglect ÇÇThe failure of a person who has assumed legal responsibility or a contractual
obligation for caring for an older/vulnerable person.
3 main causes of traffic crashes ÇÇVehicles, drivers, and roadways.
4 reasons why traffic crashes are investigated ÇÇ1. Criminal prosecution
2. Civil liability
3. Public service
4. Improve traffic/vehicle safety
,5 elements of a traffic crash ÇÇ1. Unplanned
2. Must involve a motor vehicle or an object set in motion by a motor vehicle
3. Must be in transport
4. Must occur on a highway
5. Must be damage
3 classifications of a crash ÇÇ1. Property damage
2. Injury
3. Death
13 steps in crash investigation ÇÇ1. Getting to the scene
2. Establishing initial traffic control
3. Checking for injuries and emergencies
4. Completing traffic control
5. Locating drivers and witnesses
6. Photograph the crash scene
7. Examining the crash vehicles
8. Examining roadway/roadside marks and conditions.
9. Clear the crash scene
10. Complete the investigation
11. Determine what happened
,12. The enforcement action
13. Complete forms and reports
Active Assailant ÇÇAn individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a
confined or populated area
How past active assailant incidents led to current law enforcement policies regarding active
assailant response ÇÇAfter Columbine, law enforcement must be trained as first responders
who are able to act swiftly to put quick and deliberate end to an active shooter incident.
Characteristics of an active shooter ÇÇ1. Likely to engage more than one target.
2. Intentions are usually an expression of hatred or rage.
3. Often have made detailed plans for an attack.
4. Often, but not always, are suicidal.
Difference between an active assailant and barricade/hostage situations ÇÇ1. Active
assailant is an individual or group of individuals who, regardless of motivation, ideology, or
means, are actively killing victims.
2. A barricaded subject is a person who has secured themselves within a location, dis-allowing
access to law enforcement/first responders, who may or may not have hostages.
3. Active assailant demands quick, direct action. Barricaded subjects should be handled with
teams and negotiators, etc...
, Describe the role and function EMS plays in response to an active assailant ÇÇEMS
responders will triage and medically treat the most seriously injured.
Preventative Patrol ÇÇDirectly attempts to eliminate opportunity for misconduct.
Accomplished by increasing police presence.
Directed enforcement ÇÇCreates specialized groups to target specific issues that are
occurring in a police department's community.
Distance ÇÇMaintaining a reactionary gap with the suspect. The reactionary gap is a term
used to describe how long a police officer has to react to a changing situation.
Stance ÇÇAs an officer you want to have a good stance that provides the most stability and
gives you the tactical advantage over the suspect.
Positioning ÇÇRefers to how you and your partner position yourselves regarding the
location of the suspect(s).
Procedure for transporting persons in custody ÇÇProper handcuffing, proper search of
suspect, visual search of area suspect is to be placed, placement of subject, securing suspect in
vehicle, juveniles, radio transmission, decontamination/medical considerations.