Patrol Operations and Tactics Flashcards

When establishing a perimeter for a fleeing suspect, the priority is to:

Answer: Contain the area to prevent escape while awaiting additional units

Containment limits the suspect's options and increases the chance of a safe apprehension.

What is a key consideration before initiating a vehicle pursuit?

Answer: Weighing the danger of the pursuit against the need to apprehend

Pursuit policies require balancing public safety risks against the seriousness of the offense.

During a building search, the technique of 'slicing the pie' is used to:

Answer: Gradually clear angles around a corner while minimizing exposure

Slicing the pie lets an officer view a room incrementally without fully committing into the doorway.

What is the safest practice regarding seatbelt use during patrol?

Answer: Wear it consistently, removing only when tactically necessary on approach

Officers should remain belted while driving and unbelt only when a tactical situation requires rapid egress.

When two officers conduct a building search together, they should:

Answer: Coordinate movement and cover overlapping angles to avoid crossfire

Coordinated angles and communication prevent crossfire and ensure full coverage.

What is the purpose of a 'felony prone' position when taking a high-risk suspect into custody?

Answer: To limit the suspect's ability to access weapons or flee

The prone position reduces a suspect's capacity to resist, draw a weapon, or escape during cuffing.

When responding to an active threat, the modern doctrine generally directs first-arriving officers to:

Answer: Move toward and neutralize the threat to stop the killing

Contemporary active-shooter response calls for rapid intervention to stop the threat without waiting for tactical teams.