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Communication Signals
UCI understands that our signals differ from those of many teams around the country. Keep in mind our signals were developed from years of actually searching for search patterns. We did not take them from another profession or service that had nothing to do with diving. Our signals also convert easily from rope pulls to hand squeezes. I actually do not care what signals you use as long as you are effectively communicating with each other. So why would you be so concerned about mine? Like anything else, before you criticize, try them out, kick the tires, and make an educated decision.
Communication is the process of making something known or exchanging information or ideas. The communication process starts with at least two people wanting to communicate. To be effective, it requires active involvement from all parties. The problem is that we think communication is simply opening our mouths and saying something, when in fact it is so much more
As Public Safety Divers, we communicate with each other, the media, the victim's family, suspects, and other investigators, among others. Everyone we communicate with has their own set of problems, or hurdles that we have to deal with to ensure effective, clear communication takes place. As the professionals and those in control, it is our job to ensure that a communication link is established. It is our job to ensure the communication process is taking place and that what is communicated is understood.
The following will give you a good idea of the communication that is needed as Underwater Criminal Investigators®:
Wireless/Hard Wire Communication