The Ten Fatal Errors
Ten Fatal Errors that contribute to the deaths of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
1. Your Attitude
Maintain a positive will-to-survive attitude. Do not allow outside distractions to affect your performance.
2. Tombstone Courage
No one doubts that you are brave, but in every situation where time allows, wait for backup.
3. Enough Rest
To do your job safely, you must remain alert and focused. Be well rested for your shift
4. Taking a Bad Position
There is no such thing as a routine call or stop. Always position yourself, or your vehicle, so as to have the tactical advantage.
5. Danger Signs
Recognize red flags and danger signs and react to them.
Trust your instincts.
6. Failure to Watch the Hands
It is the hands that kill; control them
7. Relaxing Too Soon
Always be alert and observant. The routine can become life threatening in seconds
8. Improper Use of Handcuffs
Once the decision is made to handcuff, use safe tactics and proper cuffing technique
9. No Search or Poor Search
There are so many places a suspect can hide weapons. Your failure to search properly will be used against you and your fellow deputies. Many criminals carry several weapons and are prepared to use them against you.
10. Dirty or Inoperative Weapon
Maintain your equipment in good working order and be proficient with your weapon skills. What is the sense of carrying your weapon if it does not work or you are not proficient in the use of that weapon?
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