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Physical Intervention Flashcards

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  1. What is a 'pain compliance' technique and what are its risks?

    Answer: A technique using pressure on joints/nerves to gain compliance, which can cause injury

    Pain compliance uses pressure on specific points to encourage cooperation. Risks include joint injury, nerve damage, and it may not work on intoxicated individuals who have reduced pain sensitivity.

  2. How should a door supervisor respond if a patron pulls out a weapon?

    Answer: Create distance, evacuate nearby people, call 999 immediately, do not attempt to disarm

    Weapons situations are for police to handle. Your priority is creating distance, evacuating the area, calling emergency services, and preserving life. Attempting to disarm is extremely dangerous.

  3. What is the 'use of force continuum'?

    Answer: A graduated scale from verbal commands through to physical force, matching response to threat level

    The continuum escalates: presence → verbal commands → soft techniques (guiding) → hard techniques (restraint) → protective force. Your response should match the threat level.

  4. What should you do if a colleague uses excessive force?

    Answer: Intervene to stop the excessive force and report it to management

    You have a legal and professional duty to intervene if a colleague uses excessive force. Failure to act could make you complicit. Report to management and document in the incident log.

  5. What is 'mechanical restraint' and is it permitted for door supervisors?

    Answer: Using handcuffs, cable ties, or similar devices — generally not permitted for door supervisors

    Mechanical restraint involves devices like handcuffs, cable ties, or straps. Door supervisors are not authorised to use these. Only physical holds taught in SIA training are permitted.

  6. After a physical intervention, why is it important to separate from the person once they're calm?

    Answer: To reduce the risk of re-escalation and allow both parties to decompress

    Continued close proximity after a physical confrontation can trigger re-escalation. Separation allows emotions to subside on both sides and reduces risk.