Olivares Personal Assessment Survival System Updated 11012011
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This document presents the Olivares Personal Assessment Survival System (OPASS), which incorporates the SAAM methodology to improve personal safety. SAAM stands for scan the immediate area, apply the appropriate safety level, approach with caution, and monitor the environment. It teaches people to be aware of their surroundings using their senses and to continuously assess risk levels. If danger is detected, the document advises immediately departing the area, seeking shelter or assistance, and helping others. It also recommends documenting incidents for lessons learned. The goal of OPASS is to educate individuals on how to protect themselves from becoming victims of crime through situational awareness and risk assessment.
Olivares Personal Assessment Survival System Updated 11012011
- 1. A Research & Analysis Services Company
- 2. Sergio Olivares, MPA President & General Manager
- 3. Have you been a VICTIM of a violent crime? If you were, could you have modified your behavior to lessen the possibility of becoming a VICTIM? Do you know who is ultimately responsible for your own Personal Safety and Security? Copyright (c) 2011. SOA. All Rights Reserved. 3
- 4. The majority of all crimes occur because we fail to take steps to protect ourselves and our property. We make ourselves vulnerable and susceptible to criminal activity. Your Personal Survival will depend on learning and applying the basic Olivares Personal Assessment Survival System (OPASS) concepts described in this presentation. Copyright (c) 2011. SOA. All Rights Reserved. 4
- 6. Basic Personal Protection Techniques ? Disengage a Conversation. ? Keep your Distance. ? Protect your Personal Space. ? Memorize physical description. ? Draw attention to yourself if necessary. ? Call for Assistance. ? Drop everything and RUN. Copyright (c) 2011. SOA. All Rights Reserved. 6
- 7. The average person engaged in normal, everyday activities will not be aware that he / she is being Targeted by criminals. Every person is responsible for his / her own Personal Safety and Security. Copyright (c) 2011. SOA. All Rights Reserved. 7
- 8. You should try to eliminate or avoid activities that expose you to Risks and Threats. An Assessment allows a person to determine which Risks and Threats cannot be avoided and to make plans to counter them by limiting exposure or reducing liability. Copyright (c) 2011. SOA. All Rights Reserved. 8
- 10. The Olivares Personal Assessment Survival System (OPASS) can be used for personal or business purposes. OPASS incorporates the concepts of the SAAM Methodology to improve a persons safety and survival. Before using SAAM, conduct Research on targeted location or individual. Copyright (c) 2011. SOA. All Rights Reserved. 10
- 11. SAAM Methodology SCAN - the Immediate Area APPLY - the Appropriate Safety Level APPROACH - the Location with Caution MONITOR - the Environment Copyright (c) 2011. SOA. All Rights Reserved. 11
- 12. SAAM Methodology SCAN - the Immediate Area ? What do you HEAR? ? What do you SEE? ? What do you SMELL? ? Are you familiar with the immediate area? ? Did you conduct an initial study of the area to learn about current crime trends? Copyright (c) 2011. SOA. All Rights Reserved. 12
- 13. SAAM Methodology APPLY - the Appropriate Safety Level Determine the Level of Personal Safety you should be functioning under: ? Unaware ? Aware ? Alert ? Alarm Copyright (c) 2011. SOA. All Rights Reserved. 13
- 14. SAAM Methodology APPROACH - the Location with Caution Even if you are comfortable being in this area, and you are very familiar with it, maintain a heightened level of awareness The situation can deteriorate at any moment Copyright (c) 2011. SOA. All Rights Reserved. 14
- 15. SAAM Methodology MONITOR - the Environment C SITUATIONAL AWARENESS Keep tabs on the changing Environment: ? Decreasing Daylight ? Arriving people at the location ? Persons behavioral changes ? Changing Weather Copyright (c) 2011. SOA. All Rights Reserved. 15
- 16. After applying the SAAM Methodology, and the potential for danger becomes apparent: ? Depart the area Immediately ? Seek Shelter ? Seek Assistance ? Help Others Fight or Flight Copyright (c) 2011. SOA. All Rights Reserved. 16
- 17. After the situation is over: ? Write an Incident Report / Brief ? Conduct a Debriefing Session / After-Action Report ? What are the Lessons Learned Copyright (c) 2011. SOA. All Rights Reserved. 17
- 18. Sergio Olivares, MPA President & General Manager (361) 694 - 2385 research_and_analysis@yahoo.com