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11	Stigma Reduction and Resiliency Training for First Responders (SRRT-FR): A Feasibility and Initial Efficacy Evaluation Nicholson, Thalia P. 01 August 2024 (has links) (PDF) First responders, especially law enforcement, frequently encounter individuals experiencing substance use concerns. Previous research has documented that a greater understanding of substance use disorders promotes a decrease in stigmatizing perspectives. We present a novel approach to training law enforcement officers to improve their interactions with community members exhibiting substance use disorders, while also promoting their professional well-being. The present study sought to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the Stigma Reduction and Resiliency Training for First Responders (SRRT-FR) in a sample of law enforcement officers, as well as its efficacy in decreasing stigmatizing perspectives towards substance use disorders and increasing professional resiliency. One hundred and ten law enforcement officers participated in SRRT-FR and completed pre-, post- (n = 77), and four-month follow-up (n = 42) surveys that assessed their perceptions towards individuals with substance use disorders, as well as their well-being within their profession. Preliminary results suggest that SRRT-FR is feasible and acceptable amongst officers and may decrease some stigmatizing perspectives and increase resiliency. The findings warrant replication with larger sample sizes and randomized controlled trials involving law enforcement officers, as well as other first responders. first responder training substance use disorder stigma resiliency Law and Psychology Law Enforcement and Corrections Mental Disorders Substance Abuse and Addiction
12	The Tri-Wheel: A Novel Robot Locomotion Concept Meeting the Need for Increased Speed and Climbing Capability Smith, Lauren Melissa 02 March 2015 (has links) No description available. Mechanical Engineering Engineering Robots Robotics robot locomotion wheels gearing first responder novel locomotion platform wheel-leg hybrid Tri-Wheel
13	Telefonicky asistovaná neodkladná resuscitace / Dispatcher-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation Pajkrtová, Veronika January 2017 (has links) The main task of providing dispatcher-assisted first aid is to guide bystanders to giving the first aid to the victiim directly in the situation where the incident happened according to the possibilities and conditions. It's one of the basic roles of medical dispatch centre and each dispatcher working on dispatch centre has to manage this role. These basic instructions should be provide in many different situations. One of this situation is pre-hospital cardiac arrest. When the dispatcher detects cardiac arrest during the emergency call, he/she should start providing dispatcher-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DA-CPR) immediately. It means telephone assistance and guidance of bystander to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the place of incident. The main aim of the research is to find out, whether the dispatchers are able to detect cardiac arrest in time and respond to it appropriately. It means iniciate the bystander to begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation, motivate him/her, instruct him/her correctly and easily, calm the situation and guide the bystander till the ambulance arrives. There are aslo set three sectional goals. Their task is to apprise with the work of the medical dispatch centre, with the dispatcher's job description and with dispatcher-assisted cardiopulmonary...
14	Planning for success: constructing a first responder planning methodology for homeland security Jankowski, Thaddeus K., Sr. 03 1900 (has links) CHDS State/Local / Approved for public release, distribution is unlimited / The planning methodologies used today by most U.S. fire departments are excellent for traditional missions, but wholly inadequate for the threats posed by terrorism. Planning in the fire service and the rest of the first responder community historically has relied on a one-dimensional approach that uses a scenario-based planning (SBP) methodology. This thesis argues that the fire service and others in the first responder community will be able to contribute to homeland security missions much more effectively, and efficiently, by switching to specially adapted versions of capabilities-based planning. This thesis proposes a new integrated planning methodology that combines the planning strengths of scenariobased planning, threat-based planning, and capabilities-based planning. The new method identifies capabilities that could be used to manage and mitigate the consequences of the different types of contingencies within the various response spectrums. It allows an organization to perform analysis and efficiency studies to evaluate the different spectrums of contingencies against existing capabilities and create a menu of capabilities necessary for the first responder to respond to all its missions, including immediate threats and terrorism, in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. / Battalion Chief, Fire Department City of New York National security United States Terrorism Prevention Planning Civil defense Fire service First responder community Planning methodology Scenario-based planning (SBP) Threat-based planning (TBP) Capabilities-based planning (CBP) Traditional response Immediate threats Homeland security missions Contingency spectrums
15	Evaluation of the role of the first responder at the crime scene Phago, Refilwe Juliet 21 December 2017 (has links) The aim of this research was to evaluate the role of the first responder at the crime scene, focusing on visible policing members at Ivory Park Police Station situated in Gauteng Province. A qualitative approach was employed in which the multiple data sources of literature, documents (SAPS directives) and structured interviews were compared in an attempt to substantiate the research findings. The interviews were conducted with visible policing members who attended to crime scenes as first responders and with detective branch commanders. This research discussed a number of key concepts: crime scene, criminal investigation, first responder, Locard’s Principle and physical evidence. It explained that criminal investigation is a logical and systematic process of gathering, locating and collecting evidence and the subsequent apprehension of perpetrators of crime in an attempt to secure a conviction. The objectives of criminal investigation are to detect crime; locate and identify possible offenders; gather, collect and process evidence; arrest offenders; recover stolen property; and bring the perpetrators before court to secure a conviction. The basic purpose of investigation is to prevent crime. Locard’s Principle, also known as the “the contact theory”, is that every contact leaves a trace. This research also suggests the processes that must be followed when crime is reported, the meaning of preliminary investigation, and the basic considerations during preliminary investigation, the main mistakes made by the first responder and the solutions to the identified mistakes. It is imperative that visible policing members familiarise themselves with the purpose of investigation and develop an understanding of the term “Locard’s Principle”, the process that must be followed when crime is reported, the basic considerations in the preliminary investigation of a crime and the main mistakes made by the first responders at the scene of crime, as these carry significant weight in the execution of their daily duties. These must be understood by the first responder as they contribute to the successful investigation and prosecution of offenders. This research hopes to assist in securing convictions and decreasing the number of repeat offenders who commit crimes. / Criminology and Security Science / M.A. (Criminal Justice) Crime scene Criminal investigation First responder Locard’s Principle Physical evidence 363.2520968221 Police -- South Africa -- Ivory Park
16	Active Shooter Mitigation for Open-Air Venues Braiden M Frantz (8072417) 04 August 2021 (has links) <p>This dissertation examines the impact of active shooters upon patrons attending large outdoor events. There has been a spike in shooters targeting densely populated spaces in recent years, to include open-air venues. The 2019 Gilroy Garlic Festival was selected for modeling replication using AnyLogic software to test various experiments designed to reduce casualties in the event of an active shooter situation. Through achievement of validation to produce identical outcomes of the real-world Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting, the researcher established a reliable foundational model for experimental purposes. This active shooter research project identifies the need for rapid response efforts to neutralize the shooter(s) as quickly as possible to minimize casualties. Key findings include the importance of armed officers patrolling event grounds to reduce response time, the need for adequate exits during emergency evacuations, incorporation of modern technology to identify the shooter’s location, and applicability of a 1:548 police to patron ratio.</p> Computer Software Adaptive Agents and Intelligent Robotics Computer Graphics Simulation and Modelling Computer-Human Interaction active shooter AnyLogic casualty rate casualty mitigation Gilroy first responder police patrolling drones reinforcement learning machine learning Pathmind security armed guard mass evacuation exit throughput dynamic signage emergency response shooter discharge rate movement speed agent logic mitigation gunshot triangulation shotspotter unmanned aerial systems

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