Contact with the Police与警方联系.pptVIP

Contact with the Police Contact with the Police General: Potentially volatile situation Keep your hands in plain view Advise the officer you are armed have a permit (not required, but recommended. Don’t surprise the officer) Contact with the Police Follow instructions May be temporarily separated from weapon (safety, stolen checks) You may know your intent, the officer does not Ask for instructions as necessary Officer may permit you to retain weapon Contact with the Police Follow instructions (con’t.) Must provide permit and picture ID if requested Don’t argue, you can’t win Direct complaints to the officer’s agency or supervisor Contact with the Police Deadly Force Incidents Contact with the Police Deadly Force Incidents Have a plan! (“what if?” exercises from start to finish, use only the force necessary) You’ve fired your weapon in self-defense, now what? Call 911 ASAP – follow instructions Remember the four safety rules Contact with the Police Deadly Force Incidents (con’t.) Remain alert – suspect could still pose a threat First Aid? Do not disturb the scene Responding officers will probably NOT know what the exact situation is Contact with the Police Deadly Force Incidents (con’t.) Secure weapons before police arrive – no guns in your hand When officers arrive, show them your hands identify yourself Follow the officer’s instructions Contact with the Police Deadly Force Incidents (con’t.) You will be detained until officers sort out the situation You probably will NOT be arrested in an obvious JUSTIFIED act of self-defense You may be read your rights – this does not necessarily mean you are under arrest Decide whether you will speak to police or request an attorney first Contact with the Police Assisting the Police Contact with the Police Assisting the Police Only in life threatening situations – use common sense No surprises (get officer’s attention, no weapon in your hand) Obtain permission/instructions from the officer first, if possibl