Emergency Response Flashcards
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After a use-of-force incident, why should an officer avoid making detailed statements to investigators immediately at the scene?
Answer: Because acute stress affects memory accuracy, and a brief delay improves statement reliability
Physiological stress impairs memory encoding; waiting 24-48 hours allows stress hormones to normalize and produces more accurate and complete recollections.
In a mass casualty incident, the START triage system categorizes victims by:
Answer: Severity using respirations, perfusion, and mental status to assign color tags
START (Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment) uses three quick assessments to tag victims as immediate, delayed, minimal, or expectant.
When managing a shooting scene with multiple injured parties, which victim is tagged BLACK under START triage?
Answer: Victims who are deceased or have injuries incompatible with survival given available resources
Black tags in START triage indicate that survival is not expected with available resources, allowing rescuers to focus on salvageable victims.
What is the primary purpose of a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) response following a use-of-force incident?
Answer: To provide mental health support and de-escalation for both the subject and involved officers
CIT programs connect individuals in mental health crisis with appropriate services and also help officers process the psychological aftermath of use-of-force events.
Under Pennsylvania law, an ACT 235 officer who witnesses a co-worker improperly handle a firearm resulting in an unintentional discharge and injury has an obligation to:
Answer: Report the incident to supervisors and cooperate fully with any investigation
All negligent discharges causing injury must be officially reported; failure to report can result in discipline and potential criminal liability.
During an emergency response to a shooting, Scene Command should be established at a location that is:
Answer: Upwind, uphill, and upstream from the scene with good visibility
Command posts are positioned upwind, uphill, and upstream to avoid exposure to hazards such as smoke, fluids, or secondary threats.
If an officer is involved in a shooting and shows signs of acute stress reaction (shaking, confusion, nausea), supervisors should:
Answer: Relieve the officer from the scene, provide support, and arrange for critical incident stress debriefing
Acute stress reactions are normal physiological responses; removal from the scene and access to debriefing resources supports recovery and reduces long-term PTSD risk.