Glossary/Tactics & Scene Control/Officer safetyOfficer safetyThe broad justification offered for precautions meant to reduce immediate risk to officers or others. Because it is broad, it is worth noting what specific risk is being described when it is invoked.Commonly heard as“This is for officer safety”Related termsCuff / cuffedPat-down / friskUse of forceMore in Tactics & Scene ControlCoverConcealmentContact officerCover officerBackupPerimeterContainmentStagingScene securityClear a buildingFatal funnelBrowse the glossaryWatch the videos
