Which equipment should you avoid to ensure officer safety?

• A. Sunglasses
• B. Gloves only
• C. Excessive jewelry, gloves, loose clothing, hair down
• D. Hair tied back

Answer: (C)

Safety is enhanced when you minimize anything that can snag, entangle, or slow you down during a tense encounter. Excessive jewelry, gloves, loose clothing, and hair left down can all create that kind of risk—jewelry can catch on gear or handles, loose clothing can snag on doors or equipment, hair down can be grabbed or obscure vision, and gloves can reduce tactile control or snag on objects. In contrast, sunglasses help protect eyes and keeping hair tied back reduces the chance of grabbing, so those are safer choices. So, avoiding the combination of excessive jewelry, gloves, loose clothing, and hair down best supports officer safety.