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PST 2015 Sections 6-8

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What are the 5-W's that need to be determined when gathering information on a call for dispatch?
Where, what, when, weapons, who
Requires an immediate response due to imminent threat to life or property
emergency incident
Does not require an immediate response there is no imminent threat (non-critical)
non-emergency incident
Incidents should be prioritized in what order?
in order of importance and according to those that pose the greatest threat to life or property
What are 3 safety issues you should have heightened awareness of to maintain responder safety?
Weapons, hazardous materials, mentally ill persons, intoxicated subjects, combative patients, weather conditions and vicious animals.
All federal, state, and local laws for disseminating public information evolve from Public Law 89.554., which is commonly known as?
Freedom of Information Act
Provides federal protections for personal health information held by covered entities but permits the disclosure of personal health information needed for patient care and other important purposes
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Chapter 119 of the Florida Statute governs dissemination of public information in Florida, what is this also known as?
Sunshine Law
Which Florida Statute provides that all state, county and municipal records are open for personal inspection and copying by any person?
119.01
PSTs may be subject to civil liability and criminal prosecution for?
violation of public information laws
Is the geographical area over which an entity may exercise control. It defines the proper boundaries for interpreting and applying the law by power, right or authority.
Jurisdiction
Is an agreement among emergency responders to lend assistance across jurisdictional boundaries
Mutual Aid
Is the successful simultaneous performance of two or more tasks by one individual
Multi-functional dexterity
What was the Sunshine Law previously known as?
Public Records Law
Which section and paragraph of the Florida statute defines public records as all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, films, sound recordings, data processing software, or other material, regardless of the physical form, characteristics, or means of transmission, made or received pursuant to law or ordinance or in connection with the transaction of official business by any agency?
119.011 (12)
Name 4 reasons that a citizen might request police assistance?
Protection, report a crime, seek legal guidance and public assistance.
Involves an offense against society and can be penalized by punishment.
Criminal complaints
involves disputes between private individuals or disputes involving contractual matters and are penalized by fines, forfeitures, or some other non-criminal sanction
civil complaints
is an event that is currently taking place and requires an immediate response
in-progress event
is an event that occurred within a short period of time
just occurred event
is an incident that has already occurred and is over (also known as a delayed call)
past event
an armed person who has or intends to use any type of weapon to inflict deadly physical force on other and continues to do so while having unrestricted access to additional victims
Active shooter (assailant)
What are the 5 phases of an active shooter incident?
fantasy phase, planning phase, preparation phase, approach phase, and implementation phase.
Define Fantasy phase
perpetrator dreams of carrying out an act
Define Planning phase
perpetrator researches and determines logistics and planning
Define Preparation phase
perpetrator gathers equipment needed to carry out the event
Define Approach phase
the suspect has made plan and has committed to carrying out the act
Define Implementation phase
this is the actual incident occurring
What are the 3 phases of a hostage situation?
Initial phase, negotiation phase and termination phase
Involves an individual being held against their will
Hostage
Define Initial phase
the phase when individuals are taken hostage
Define Negotiation phase
progress between the suspect and law enforcement
Define Termination phase
the final phase which will result in surrender, suspect arrested, killed or demands are met
A subject that has blocked themselves in an area
Barricaded subject
What are the 3 phases of a barricaded subject?
Observation phase, containment phase, and termination phase
Define Observation phase
information about the suspect is obtained
Define Containment phase
officers are on scene and securing the surrounding area
Define Termination phase
the final phase which will result in surrender, suspect arrested, killed or demand are met
The act of taking ones own life
suicide
is actively doing harm to one's self while attempting to commit suicide
suicide attempt
is a threat to takes one's own life whether or not they have the means to carry out the threat
suicide threat
is a voluntary partnership between law enforcement agencies, broadcasters, transportation agencies, and the wireless industry, to active an urgent bulletin on serious child abductions
Amber Alert
provides a standardized system to local law enforcement in the rescue of an elderly person with a cognitive impairment who is lost or missing
Silver Alert
When was the Amber Alert Plan established?
August 30, 2000
Florida's Silver Alert Plan was made effective by an executive order signed by who and when?
Governor Charlie Crist on October 8, 2008
contains subject and/or vehicle description of a person that may pose a serious threat to the public after an officer has been seriously injured, killed, or goes missing in the line of duty
Blue Alert
What year did the Florida legislature establish the Florida Blue Alert?
2011
What other mediums is used to broadcast Amber, Silver or Blue Alerts?
lottery machines, electronic devices, social media and message boards
a serious crime punishable by death or imprisonment in the state penitentiary or correctional facilities for a year or more
Felony
a court order by which an individual is required to perform, or is prohibited from preforming, a particular act
Injunction
criminal offense that is punishable by a term of imprisonment in a county correction facility not in excess of one year
Misdemeanor
a command of the court issued upon the filing of an application for injunction, prohibiting the defendant from performing a threatened act until a hearing on the application can be held and an injunction is issued or denied
Restraining Order/Protection Order
a written order issued by authority of the state and commanding the seizure of the person named
Warrant
What does SWAT stand for?
Special Weapons and Tactics
any actual and intentional touching or striking of another person against that person's will, or the intentional causing of bodily harm to another person
Battery
establish, maintain and/or broadcast a description of persons or property of interest
BOLO (Be on the look out) ATL (Attempt to locate)
willfully entering or remaining on some form of real property without authorization, license, or invitation; or returning to or ignoring a prior request to stay off real property without the intent of committing a crime
Trespassing
unlawfully entering a dwelling, structure, or conveyance with the intent to commit a crime inside
Burglary
the intentional and unlawful taking of money or property from another person through the use of force, violence, assault, or threat where the victim was placed in fear
Robbery
the taking of another's property with the intent to either temporarily or permanently deprive the person of a right to the property or benefit the property provides
Theft
is maliciously destroying or damaging public or private property
Criminal Mischief (vandalism)
is a non-invasive level of emergency medical care provided by EMT's and paramedics used to treat patients with illness or injury
Basic Life Support (BLS)
is an emergency medical care provided by paramedics that involves invasive procedure
Advanced Life Support (ALS)
EMTs are able to provide?
Basic life support
Paramedics are able to provide
Advanced Life Support
What is a "hot" response?
emergency response mode with the use of lights and sirens
What is a "cold" response?
non-emergency response mode without the use of lights and sirens
an incident where the number and severity of casualties exceeds the capability of the responder's initial resources
MCI (mass-casualty incident)
is a licensed aeronautical transport unit used for the purpose of rapid patient transport
Air Rescue Transport Unit
is the type of hospital that provides trauma surgeons, specialized medical personnel, and equipment to deliver care for severely injured patients
Trauma Center
a portable device that checks the heart rhythm and if needed, can send an electric shock to try and restore a normal rhythm
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
What is CAB
Circulation/Airway/Breathing
What is ETOH?
used to describe an intoxicate person by the use of Ethyl Alcohol
What is GSW?
Gun Shot Wounds
What is LOC?
Level of Consciousness
What is LZ?
Landing Zone
the condition of being subjected to something which may have a harmful effect, such as infectious agents, extreme weather, or radiation
Exposure
High blood pressure
Hypertension
Low Blood pressure
Hypotension
abnormally high internal body temperature
Hyperthermia
abnormally low internal body temperature
Hypothermia
is a method used by emergency medical personnel to grade the severity of a traumatic injury and determine the need to transport to a designated trauma center
Trauma Alert Criteria
changes in the brain's electrical activity
seizure
fainting
syncope
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