Patrol Procedures and Tactics Flashcards
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During a felony traffic stop, where should the primary officer position themselves after exiting the patrol vehicle?
Answer: Using the patrol vehicle's engine block as cover while issuing commands
The engine block provides ballistic cover while keeping the officer in a position to issue commands and observe the suspect.
When conducting a high-risk vehicle stop at night, the trooper should:
Answer: Use spotlights and takedown lights to illuminate the suspect vehicle
Spotlights and takedown lights blind and disorient suspects while keeping the officer in relative darkness.
A trooper on patrol observes a vehicle matching a BOLO for an armed robbery suspect. The BEST immediate action is to:
Answer: Broadcast the vehicle's location and direction of travel before initiating the stop
Broadcasting location and direction ensures backup knows where to respond even if radio contact is lost during the stop.
When using a PIT (Precision Immobilization Technique) maneuver, the trooper must first:
Answer: Obtain supervisory authorization if required by agency policy
Most agencies require supervisory authorization before executing a PIT because it is considered a use of force.
During a foot pursuit, a trooper should prioritize which of the following?
Answer: Continuously broadcasting location, direction, and suspect description
Continuous radio communication ensures other units can set up containment even if the pursuing officer loses the suspect.
When approaching a vehicle stopped on the highway shoulder at night, the trooper should:
Answer: Park at an offset angle with emergency lights and spotlights activated
An offset angle provides partial cover and a clear lane of egress while lights warn oncoming traffic and illuminate the scene.
A trooper discovers a deceased individual at the scene of an apparent traffic accident. The FIRST priority is to:
Answer: Secure and preserve the scene to prevent contamination of evidence
Scene preservation protects evidence needed for crash reconstruction and any potential criminal investigation.