CLEET Patrol Procedures & Techniques 3

Question 1

When handling a mental health crisis call during patrol, officers should prioritize which approach?

Accepted Answer

De-escalation techniques, creating distance, and contacting mental health resources

Answer

Immediate physical restraint to prevent any possibility of harm

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Automatic transport to the nearest jail facility

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Ignoring the situation unless physical violence has already occurred

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'proactive patrol'?

Accepted Answer

Officers taking initiative to identify and address potential crimes before they occur

Answer

Responding to calls for service as quickly as possible

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Following a strict predetermined patrol route at set times

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Patrolling only during statistically identified high-crime hours

Question 3

During a high-risk vehicle stop, officers should:

Accepted Answer

Use the patrol vehicle as cover, maintain visual on the suspect, and issue loud clear commands from a position of advantage

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Approach the vehicle in the same manner as a routine traffic stop to avoid alarming the occupants

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Always order the suspect to lie on the ground immediately upon stopping

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Wait for a SWAT team before making any approach on a high-risk stop

Question 4

What does 'clearing a scene' mean in patrol terminology?

Accepted Answer

Systematically checking a location to confirm it is safe and free of threats

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Cleaning and restoring a location to its original condition after an incident

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Permanently removing all civilians from an area after a crime

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Completing all incident paperwork related to a specific location

Question 5

When conducting a preliminary investigation as the first officer at a crime scene, what should be done first?

Accepted Answer

Ensure scene safety, provide first aid if needed, then secure and preserve the scene

Answer

Collect and bag all visible physical evidence before it is disturbed

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Conduct lengthy interviews with all witnesses present at the scene

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Contact detectives and wait for their instructions before taking any action

Question 6

What is the purpose of a field interview (FI) card in patrol work?

Accepted Answer

To document contact information and circumstances when an officer encounters a suspicious person

Answer

To formally charge a suspect with a misdemeanor crime in the field

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To formally assess a subject's mental health status during a crisis call

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To record vehicle registration and insurance information during traffic stops only

Question 7

Which patrol concept involves systematically increasing officer presence in an area immediately following a string of related crimes?

Accepted Answer

Saturation patrol

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Routine patrol

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Community policing

Answer

Administrative patrol