NCJ Number
213235
Date Published
2005
Length
302 pages
Annotation
This book provides guidance to street-level police officers on how to recognize and deal effectively with threats to their safety and survival in the course of their daily job responsibilities.
Abstract
The first chapter uses FBI case studies and statistics to identify the fatal errors officers have made. This is followed by a chapter that discusses key preparations for personal survival, which ranges from physical preparations to mental and emotional conditioning. Threat awareness, recognition, and response are discussed. Specific steps in a strategy of survival are described in the third chapter, followed by a chapter on how to handle a suspicious person. The fifth chapter addresses the dangers and safety measures involved in various types of vehicle contacts, including traffic stops. The next chapter explores the various aspects of handling prisoners safely. This is followed by a chapter that examines the risks of dealing with intoxicated individuals. Two chapters address procedures for dealing with crime-in-progress calls and safely defusing disturbance calls. The dangers of domestic violence intervention are discussed in another chapter. Chapter 11 describes procedures for searching a building or other structure for a suspect. Another chapter focuses on the proper handling of barricaded offenders and hostage-takers, including a discussion of negotiation techniques. The danger of high-speed vehicle pursuits is discussed in chapter 13, and advice is given on how to reduce the danger level. Remaining chapters address how to conduct safe raids and warrant service, how to work with emotionally disturbed people, safety in off-duty activities, dealing with terrorist threats, and the responsibilities of police managers in helping to ensure officer safety. Chapter summaries, survival checklists, suggested additional readings, and a subject index