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OFFICER SAFETY- HAZARDS
-Skip Margerum
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OFFICER SAFETY- ANIMAL HOARDING
OFFICER SAFETY- HOARDING
PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS
GROWING THREAT IN TODAYS WORLD
PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS
GROWING THREAT IN TODAYS WORLD
THE “PATRIOT” MOVEMENT
The Southern Poverty Law Center identified 1274 anti-government “Patriot” groups that were active in 2011. Of
these groups, 334 were militias and the remainder includes “common-law” courts, publishers, ministries and citizens’
groups.
Generally, Patriot groups define themselves as opposed to
the “New World Order,” engage in groundless conspiracy
theorizing, or advocate or adhere to extreme antigovernment doctrines. Listing here does not imply that
the groups themselves advocate or engage in violence or
other criminal activities, or are racist.
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Patriot & Militia Groups
Re-generated interest in 2008
Significant growth in 2011
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The “Patriot” movement: Active groups 2013
FLORIDA (37)
Statewide:
American Patriot Party; Chief Kessler’s Constitution
Security Force*; Eagle Forum Get Out Of Our House
(GOOOH); John Birch Society; Oath Keepers; Republic
for the united States of America; Republic for the united
States of America – Republic Congress; Watchmen of
Florida*
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MILITIAS: private organizations that include
paramilitary or similar groups.
“A group organized for the stated purpose of
defending its rights and property against a tyrannical
government".
The movement gained momentum after
controversial standoffs with government agents in
the early 1990s. By the mid-1990s, groups were active
in all 50 states with membership estimated at
between 20,000 and 60,000.
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Sovereign Citizens- A subgroup of the Patriot
Movement
Similar beliefs
“Paper Terrorists”
Individualized
Growing Fast
Politics
Economics
OFFICER SAFETY- SOVEREIGN CITIZENS
The "sovereign citizen" movement is a loosely
organized collection of groups and individuals
who have adopted a right-wing anarchist
ideology originating in the theories of a group
called the Posse Comitatus in the 1970s. Its
adherents believe that virtually all existing
government in the United States is illegitimate
and they seek to "restore" an idealized,
minimalist government that never actually
existed. To this end, sovereign citizens wage
war against the government and other forms
of authority using "paper terrorism" harassment
and intimidation tactics, and occasionally
resorting to violence.
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Sovereign Citizens- words and phrases:
Strawman
Indigenous
De facto government
Non-resident alien
Conveyance (rather than vehicle)
Traveling in a private capacity, Travelling in a commercial capacity
Where is your oath of office?;
© after a person’s name
Brackets around a zip code;
“Employer ID Number” rather than SSN
Reference to HJR-192
Charge Back Notice
UN Indigenous People’s
Accepted for value
Thumbprints on documents
Common law
Man on the land
Free man
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Sovereign Citizens- What to look for:
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Sovereign Citizens- What to look for:
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Sovereign Citizens- What to look for:
OFFICER SAFETY- SOVEREIGN CITIZENS
Origins: Çirca 1970; fully developed by early 1980s
Ideology: Anti-government, some white supremacist
elements
Outreach: Vigilante courts, seminars, shortwave radio,
the Internet, "schools of common law"
Notable Episodes: 1996 Montana Freeman standoff;
1997 Republic of Texas standoff Tactics "Paper terrorism,"
including frivolous lawsuits, frivolous liens, fictitious
financial instruments, fictitious automobile-related
documents, and misuse of genuine documents such as
IRS forms; various frauds and scams
Hot Tactic: "Redemption"
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Southern Poverty Law Center
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SOVEREIGN CITIZENS
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PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS
YOU become the safest
person YOU can
become!
When you approach a
property what are you
looking for ?
What keeps you safe ?
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HOW PREPARED ARE YOU?
TAKE AN HONEST ASSESSMENT OF YOURSELF
WHAT “SCARES” YOU?
WHAT TYPE OF EVENTS ARE YOU PLANNING
FOR?
WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ENSURE YOUR
PERSONAL READINESS?
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HOW PREPARED ARE YOU?
EMOTIONS VS. RATIONAL RESPONSE
FEAR VS. EFFECTIVE COUNTER MEASURES
FIGHT OR FLIGHT
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HOW PREPARED ARE YOU? THE STAGES OF AN EVENT
PLANNING/PREPARATION
EXECUTING
RECOVERY
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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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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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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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SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
Aware of those around you
Aware of your surroundings
Aware of yourself
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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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YOUR SAFETY, YOUR PREPAREDNESS
DEPENDS ON ONE THING….
YOU!!!
TAKE IT SERIOUSLY!
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