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33 Cards in this Set
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5 sources of authority |
Assistance Maritime law enforcement Protection and security of vessels, harbors, and water front facilities, including LE ashore customs Coast guard investigative service |
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Jurisdiction |
A government's power to exercise legal authority over its persons, vessels, and terrirtory |
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Elements of jurisdiction |
Substantive law Vessel status Location |
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Commandants use of force policy |
Only that force reasonably necessary under the circumstances may be used. Force shall not be used where assigned duties can be discharged without it. Excessive force may never be used, how ever, nothing in the application of the coast guard use of force policy shall be construed as to require personnel to meet force with equal or lesser force |
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Congressional use of force policy |
Use all force necessary to gain compliance |
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Level 1 |
Officer prescence - appearance, demeanor, and verbal and non verbal communication that create an atmosphere of compliance |
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Level 2 |
Verbal commands- verbal commands are in the form of task direction with consequences aimed at the subject |
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Level 3 |
Control techniques- techniques or actions with a low probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin, or broken bones. |
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Level 4 |
Aggressive responsive techniques- proper use of kicks, stuns, punches, takedowns, and chemical irritants |
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Level 5 |
Intermediate weapons- techniques or actions with a high probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin or broken bones 1) expandable baton 2) authorized less than lethal and or technologies |
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Level 6 |
Deadly force- cause death or serious physical injury What must be presented? Weapon Opportunity (21 ft for knife) Subject action |
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Expandable baton characteristics |
Stainless steel shaft Blunt tip No sharp edges Non slip grip Friction lock 15-22 inches Not spring loaded Target areas, meaty flesh, no bone, joints, head, neck or back |
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OC (Oleoresin Capsicum) pepper spray |
5-10% of concerations Not exceed 0.2% capsacinoids Water based carrier Nonflammable Non toxic Straight stream Approximately 4 oz. Net weight Thumb activation Safety mechanism
4-6ft is optimal and 12ft maximum distance Immediately after spraying a subject( PFD, HANDCUFF, FIRST AID)
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Six times deadly force is authorized |
1. Self defense 2. Vessel on vessel situations 3. Lawful arrest or prevention of escape 4. Protection property 5. Protection of hazardous materials or weapons 6. Airspace security |
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Non resistant subject |
Standing Kneeling Prone Offside |
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Resisting subject |
Iron wrist takedown Remove handcuffs |
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Tactics |
Line of fire Triangulation Cover and concealment Fatal funnel ( doors, windows, ladderwells) Weapon awareness Demonstrate weapon retentions Personal contact and coverSurvival contingency plan Personal contact and cover Survival contingency plan |
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Search/sweeps |
Search- an entry or intrusion by a government agent on a quest for evidence into an area where an individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy. Need probable cause to conduct a search unless the person controlling the area where there is reasonable expectations of privacy consents to the search, or the entire vessel is subject to a customs and border search and access to the area is reasonable under the circumstances |
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Reasonable suspicion |
The belief by a reasonable and prudent person based on articulable facts that something has happened |
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Probable cause |
The level of suspicion that would cause a reasonable and prudent person, given the overall circumstances, to believe a crime has been or is being committed |
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Frisk |
The crushing and passing of hands over the outer clothing of a person in search of weapons. Reasonable suspicion that the detainee may have a weapon, and that either the officer or others may be endangered What are you looking for? A weapon What level or suspicion is required? Reasonable suspicion( history, weapon, organization) |
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Search incident to arrest |
A detailed" crush and feel" search or an arrested individuals person and throrough search of outer clothing." Should be conducted with ir immediately after the arrest. Do not expose underwear What are you looking for? Weapons and means of escape What level of suspicion is required? None, as long as the arrest is lawful |
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What are the 4 elements of arrest |
Authority Intent" I intended to arrest you and have authority to do so" Subject knowledge Subject compliance(volunteered or compelled) |
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Strip search |
"Intrusive removal of clothing, and may be as as extensive as a visual examination of the nude body." Can we conduct a strip search? Yes Who must authorize it? No authorization is required How many people must be involved in the search? 2, the searcher and a witness. Witness is preferred to be the same sex as the person being searched, if they are not they must be a earshort immediately outside the search area( or standing with the back turn) What must you do prior to conducting a strip search? Obtain reasonable suspicion that a weapon, evidence, or means of escape are selected on a person, and obtain a witness. Who can conduct a strip search? BOs and or BTMs What level of suspicion is required? Reasonable suspicion( that a weapon, evidence or means of escape are secreted on a person. |
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Body cavity search |
"Visual or physical examination into the body cavity." Can we conduct a visual/physical search? Yes but only visually. During visual examination, the persons being searched should be requested to manipulate their own bodies to permit adequate visual examination. If the visual examination reveals a suspicious object, the person should be requested to remove the object. If he/she refuses, removal by the examiner is not authorized. Who can conduct a body cavity search? A physical body search can be conducted only be a licensed physician under clinical conditions. If not available, person should be kept under observation. If a physical cavity body search is immediately necessary due to medical reasons, it must be done by available medical personnel using standard medical procedures. What level of suspicion is required? Reasonable suspicion(weapon,evidence or means of escape) |
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BISS |
basic initial safety sweep is " a quick and limited protective inspection of a vessel for boarding team safety" How is it different from a search? It is not a quest for evidence, and does not entail intrusion of areas where one could expect a reasonable expectation of privacy( unless an officer must transit through such a space to check bildge access) What is the scope of a BISS? it's a scope is determined by the circumstances of the boarding, particularly the size, type and condition of vessel. Ideally check for unsecured lines/nets/leaking barrels or canisters, damaged deck plates, flooded bildges, damaged ladder wells, engine room, leaks, ect |
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EISS |
Extended initial safety sweep is conducted only when reasonable suspicion exists that there is a particular hazard that may threaten the boarding team. Usually unaccounted personnel, known weapons ( of location is not known, EISS is not authorized, instead, frisk an area of the boat and muster the crew there to prevent access to said weapons to promote safety of the boarding team Known safety hazards, the scope of an EISS is guided by the suspected hazards. Boarding team members conducting BISS OR EISS should not simultaneously conduct these sweeps with other activities such as evidence gathering or boating safety activities. |
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Active information gathering |
Gathering information for the duration of the boarding through casual conversation. If suspicions arises, the boarding team can come up with a list of questions to ask people separately, then compare information afterwards to possibly establish probable cause. |
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Confined space entry/ radiation |
Large enough for a person to enter and perform work, has limited or restricted means of entry or exit. It's not designed for continuous human occupancy, may have one or more of the following characteristics. Contains or may have protection to contain hazardous atmosphere. Contains or may have the potential of engulfing an entrant. Contains a material that has the potential of engulfing an entrant. Has an internal configuration such that an entrant could be trapped or asphyxiated or by inwardly converging walls or by a floor that slopes downward and tapers to a smaller cross section, or contains any other recognized serious safety or health hazards Who can authorize entry into a confined space? A gas free engineer, competent person, industrial hygienist, or marine chemist |
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Explain the characteristics of quattro gas meter |
4 gas analyzer Oxygen (below 19 n half percent and above 22 percent Carbon monoxide Hydrogen sulfide( rotting biological material) 10% of the lower explosive limit (LEL) |
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Explain the characteristics of the personnel radiation detector |
Sets off audible alarm, buzzer at elevated levels. Operational exposure limit is 4500 microrem, and or 20 neutrons. 1 AA battery, doesnt float, turn on before leaving pier, not in armory or pier so it calibrates air/neutral settings Explain SMAC/ALARA stop, move away, alert, close off. As low as reasonably achievable |
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4th amendment |
Protects from illegal search and seizure |
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5th amendment |
Protects from self incrimination, double jeopardy, Grant's due process, a grand jury and compensation in event of loss of property |
