Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify need to use empty hand techniques.
- Applicable provisions of legislative and organisational requirements relevant to own role, competence and authority are identified and complied with.
- Movements and actions of subject are continually observed to anticipate movement and aggressive actions.
- Stance and distance from subject maximises range of defensive options and tactical advantages in physical contact.
- Alternative response options are assessed for viability and withdrawal options are identified and incorporated into defensive options.
- Personal safety needs are identified and maintained.
- Appropriate interpersonal techniques are used and communication is maintained with subject.
- Apply defensive techniques.
- Empty hand techniques are applied in accordance with use of force guidelines.
- Grip on subject is secure, firm and applied using level of force proportionate to the context of the threat.
- Holds are applied quickly to appropriate areas of the body using recognised techniques.
- Strikes and blows from subject are anticipated and positioning is adopted, parried or blocked using recognised techniques.
- Contact with subject is limited to the minimum necessary to removing immediate threat and is discontinued at cessation of threat.
- Isolate subject.
- Weapons and potentially dangerous items are removed from subject and located a safe distance from incident area.
- Situations requiring assistance are identified and sought from relevant persons.
- Subject is maintained at safe distance from members of the public and opportunities for escape are identified and minimised.
- Restraint of subject is conducted in compliance with established procedures.
- Subject is escorted from incident scene to a secure location in accordance with organisational procedures.
- Evaluate response.
- Effectiveness of response is reviewed and evaluated against circumstances of the incident.
- Incident observations are provided accurately and constructively.
- Review findings identify areas for improvement and recommendations for amendment of response procedures are provided for future practice.
- Relevant documentation is completed and securely maintained with due regard to confidentiality in accordance with organisational procedures.
- Effects of stress and other issues related to own well-being are recognised and managed using appropriate stress management techniques.