Non Specialist Responder
 

STAY SAFE
Think about your own safety and the safety of emergency responders and the public.

SEE

SEE

  • What is happening and where?
  • Where are the subjects now, or going?
  • Confirm the exact location of the subject(s) and the nature of the incident.
  • Do not unnecessarily expose yourself to danger.
  • How many casualties and/or subject(s) are there?
  • Gather relevant intelligence on the subject(s) and related premises or vehicles, potential victims and casualties.
  • What weapons are they carrying, what are their actions?
  • Is it a firearm or other type of weapon?
  • What type of firearm/weapon is it?
  • If it is a firearm, is it a handgun or does it have a long barrel?
  • Detail is important, for example type and size of knife.
  • What is the subject(s) doing with the weapon?
  • Have threats been made?

TELL

TELL

  • Information needs to be passed accurately, briefly and clearly to the control room.
  • Describe location and subjects.
  • Explain type of incident.
  • Adopt the METHANE method of reporting.

ACT

ACT

  • Do not approach unnecessarily.
  • Use hard cover where available.
  • Consider approach and escape routes.
  • Consider the safety of others.
  • Wear correct PPE.
  • Direct and/or disperse the public to safety.
  • Gain relevant information from evacuating public.
  • Provide real time information and updates.
  • Maintain and develop observations.
  • Render first aid if safe to do so.
  • Where possible, contain/isolate the subject(s) within a location or limit their movement.
  • Confront threat only if appropriate, proportionate and achievable.
  • Do not endanger your own or colleagues lives in ill-considered attempts at rescue, or to effect an early arrest.