NCJ Number
49890
Editor(s)
F HARRIS
Date Published
1977
Length
0 pages
Annotation
THIS POLICE TRAINING FILM PRESENTS A SERIES OF PRACTICAL DRAMATIZATIONS WHICH SHOW THE NEED FOR GREATER OFFICER UNDERSTANDING OF AND ATTENTION TO SAFETY.
Abstract
THE IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY WHILE ON PATROL IS SHOWN BY THE MANY ACCIDENTAL DEATHS AND INJURIES TO POLICE OFFICERS WHILE ON PATROL. THE FILM EXPLAINS THAT OFFICERS MUST HEIGHTEN THEIR AWARENESS OF SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, AND IT STRESSES THAT SAFETY IS POSSIBLE DESPITE THE RISKS INVOLVED IN LAW ENFORCEMENT WORK. THE CAUSES OF SEVERAL VEHICULAR SAFETY PROBLEMS ARE SHOWN, AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES INCLUDE SAFE DRIVING PRACTICES AND PROPER AUTOMOBILE MAINTENANCE. NONVEHICULAR SAFETY HAZARDS ARE CONSIDERED REGARDING PROPER USE OF WEAPONS AND THE OFFICER'S BEHAVIOR IN POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. THE POLICE OFFICER'S OVERALL ATTITUDE AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONING ARE ALSO NECESSARY TO SAFE FULFILLMENT OF PATROL DUTIES. THE OFFICER MUST BE AWARE OF ALL THE ASPECTS INVOLVED IN JOB SAFETY, INCLUDING THE PROPER CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PATROL VEHICLE AND AN INCREASED AWARENESS OF HAZARDS IN THE OTHER DUTIES. (BAC)