1. Personal preparedness for code officers
Frank Cassidy
Department of Neighborhood Services Director
FACE Trainer

2. PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS
OBJECTIVES:
To provide a basic understanding and appreciation for what an individual must do to ensure their own safety;
Provide techniques to enable the successful outcome of an emergency situation;
Provide confidence to ensure appropriate responses to unexpected events;
To enhance awareness and hone a keen eye for detail in observation; and
To increase awareness in a growing threat to government employees in today’s world.
PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS

3. PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS
OBJECTIVES:
Assist YOU become the safest person YOU can become!
PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS

4. PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS
HOW PREPARED ARE YOU?
TAKE AN HONEST ASSESSMENT OF YOURSELF
WHAT “SCARES” YOU?
WHAT MEASURES ARE YOU USING?
WHAT TYPE OF EVENTS ARE YOU PLANNING FOR?
WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ENSURE YOUR PERSONAL READINESS?
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5. PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS
HOW PREPARED ARE YOU?
EMOTIONS VS. RATIONAL RESPONSE
FEAR VS. EFFECTIVE COUNTER MEASURES
FIGHT OR FLIGHT
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6. PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS
HOW PREPARED ARE YOU? THE STAGES OF AN EVENT
PLANNING/PREPARATION
EXECUTING
RECOVERY
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7. PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS
HOW PREPARED ARE YOU?
WHAT YOUR BODY IS GOING THROUGH- THE RUSH!:
Heart rate and blood pressure increase
Pupils dilate to take in as much light as possible
Veins in skin constrict to send more blood to major muscle groups blood-glucose level increases
Muscles tense up, energized by adrenaline and glucose
Breathing rate increases oxygen into the
Nonessential systems shut down to allow more energy for emergency functions
Trouble focusing on small tasks
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8. PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS
HOW PREPARED ARE YOU?
WHAT YOUR BODY IS GOING THROUGH- THE CRASH!:
Heart rate and blood pressure work to get back to normal levels
Body begins to eliminate left over adrenaline
Shakes and sweats
Emotional rush
Challenges to your memory
Reliving the moment
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9. PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS
HOW PREPARED ARE YOU?
I ASK AGAIN, CAN YOU SURVIVE A LIFE THREATENING EVENT?
THINGS TO CONSIDER:
MOSTLY SEDENTARY JOB
BREEDING GROUND FOR COMPLACENCY
WHAT DO YOU THINK IS IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO BE READY?
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10. PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS
HOW PREPARED ARE YOU?
Cardio-respiratory Endurance
Aerobic Conditioning
Muscular Endurance
Muscular Strength
Flexibility
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11. PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS
HOW PREPARED ARE YOU?
Event: Target:
1.5 Mile Run :40 and 15:54 (Mins:Secs)
300 Meter “Sprint” to 66.0 Seconds
1 RM Bench Press lbs or .78 to .84 of Body Weight
Push Ups
Sit Ups/Crunches
Vertical Jump to 16 Inches
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12. PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS (SA)
DEFINITION:
“The perception of elements in the environment within a volume of time and space, the comprehension of their meaning, and the projection of their status in the near future.”
Dr. Mica Endsley
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13. PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
The process
Initial assessment
Take your time
Assess and reassess
If there is a doubt; there is no doubt
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14. PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
Aware of those around you
Aware of your surroundings
Aware of yourself
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15. PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
COLONEL COOPERS COLOR CODE:
WHITE
YELLOW
ORANGE
RED
BLACK
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16. PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
DAILY CONCERNS:
Your Route
Hazards
Changes
Weather
Your Equipment
Personal
Issued
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17. PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
Site Specific:
Nature of Violation
Neighborhood Characteristics
History of the Property
Approach
On Site Hazards
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18. PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
Your “Presentation”
How You Approach
Display Respect
Awareness
Your Reactions and Interactions
Appropriate Response
Verbal Communication
Your Exit
Safe and Methodical
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19. PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS
GROWING THREAT IN TODAYS WORLD
How are government employees viewed today?
Who/what do we represent?
Are we affected by national/international events?
Perceptions are realities
How’s that badge working for ya?
I LOVE MY COUNTRY;
I FEAR MY GOVERNMENT
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20. PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS
GROWING THREAT IN TODAYS WORLD
THE “PATRIOT” MOVEMENT
MILITIAS
TERRORISM- “Lone Wolf Attacks”
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21. PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS
Wrap up-
YOUR SAFETY, YOUR PREPAREDNESS DEPENDS ON ONE THING….
YOU!!!
TAKE IT SERIOUSLY!
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22. PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS
Questions?
Thank you
Frank Cassidy
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