SAR Fundamentals/External influences/Question bank

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1

Will answering a question "off the record" keep your answer confidential?

No. The media may have different ground rules than you.

2

What are the four external "influences" one may encounter during a SAR incident?

  • family
  • media
  • politicians
  • psychics

3

What should you do if you encounter someone from the media in the field?

Refer them to the command post to the media liaison person.

4

How should you deal with family of the subject in SAR?

  • don't ignore
  • meet their needs
  • keep family informed and show them what's being done
  • assign one person to assist the family
  • encourage, but don't build false hopes
  • keep available to identify clues

5

Why would you not want family members to help with the searching?

  • They may act unsafely due to their emotional state
  • They need to be available to identify clues and provide information about the subject

6

How many SAR workers are normally designated to talk to the media?

Usually 1, the Public Information Officer, who often is a police officer.

Q: What are the four external "influences" one may encounter during a SAR incident?

A:

  • family
  • media
  • political entities
  • psychics


Q: What should you do if you encounter someone from the media in the field?

A: Refer them to the command post to the media liaison person.


Q: How should you deal with family and loved ones of the subject in SAR?

A:

  • don't ignore
  • meet their needs
  • keep family informed and show them what's being done
  • assign one person to assist the family
  • encourage, but don't build false hopes
  • keep available to identify clues
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