Building Approach, Entry And Search

Question 1

Identify the colours of a building

Answer 1

-- WHITE side is usually the natural front of the premises.
-- RED side is the right side of the premises as you are looking at it. -- BLACK side is the rear of the premises (Opposite the front)
-- The GREEN side is the left side of the premises as you are looking at it.

Question 2

To combine references, we refer to portions of the building in the following order:

Answer 2

- Colour
- Level
- Face
- Door
- Window

Question 3

TACTICAL MOVEMENT:
When moving into a perimeter position, there are six key elements (5 S’s + 1M) which will give your position away. They are:

Answer 3

•Shape
•Shadow
•Silhouette
•Surface
•Spacing
•Movement

Question 4

The six concepts and Principles of Team Movement are:

Answer 4

1.Stay together as much as possible.
2.720 degrees of coverage where possible
3.Communication
4.Cover the angles.
5.Threshold Evaluation
6.Speed of movement

Question 5

What are the three principles of room entry? (a.k.a triangle of success)

Answer 5

•SPEED
•SURPRISE
•VIOLENCE OF ACTION

Question 6

What are the ABC’s of cover?

Answer 6

•Accurate fire
•Body Armour
•Cover from hostile fire

Question 7

The three weapon-less defensive principles of edged weapon attack are:

Answer 7

•Protect your body
•Create distance from the threat
•Stop continuation of the threat.

Question 8

What are the three operational goals for AAO?

Answer 8

1.Stop the killing
2.Stop the dying
3.Rapid Evacuation

Question 9

What does SIM stand for?

Answer 9

•Security
•Incident Command
•Medical

Question 10

What are the three T’s for bombs?

Answer 10

Do not:
•Touch
•Tilt
•Tamper

Question 11

What is the HOT principle when searching for suspicious object(s)?

Answer 11

Is it:
•Hidden
•Obviously Suspicious or
•Typical (of area)

Question 12

What are the two types of search methods?

Answer 12

-Crush method
-Blade of the hand

Question 13

What are the three principles of searches?

Answer 13

-Slow
-Systematic
-Thorough

Question 14

What are the three Weaponless defensive principles of edged weapon attack?

Answer 14

-Protect your body
-Create distance from the threat
-Stop continuation of the threat

Question 15

What are the five steps of tactical communication?

Answer 15

-ASK – an ethical appeal. Most people will respond to a direct request from Police.

-WHY – a reasonable appeal. Explain why you have made the request, what breach of law or conduct has caused your request.

-OPTIONS – a personal appeal. Tell the person what they can expect to gain or lose. Create and present options for them. Such options may affect them in terms of money, family, or reputation.

-CONFIRM – a practical appeal. This is where resistance is confirmed, and you tell them what is required. Following a refusal, a confirming statement is: “Is there anything I can reasonably do or say to gain your co-operation?”

-ACTION – Using an appropriate tactical option. Choose an option based on your perception of the incident as per the tactical options model. By employing this five- step tactical communication process, it allows Police to assess and reassess the situation, maintaining situational awareness and officer safety and allow for planning an appropriate response, to deal with the situation.

Question 16

What is cover and concealment?

Answer 16

-Cover: Anything that provides protection from hostile fire. -Concealment: Is protection from hostile observation.

Question 17

What are the steps in a routine motor vehicle stop?

Answer 17

Routine Motor Vehicle Stop
1. CONTACT (Vehicle under notice)
2. ISOLATION (Tactical advantage)
3. WARNING (Signalling)
4. STOP (1m offset from VOI, 7m from rear of vehicle)
5. CHECK (Check for movement in the offending vehicle. Check the offending vehicle’s doors, boot, tray, or trailer)
6. ACTION/ APPROACH (Report location & details)
7. RESOLUTION (Arrest, TIN)

Question 18

What are the steps in an armed and dangerous motor vehicle stop?

Answer 18

1. CONTACT – Vehicle/occupants identified as armed and dangerous.
2. ISOLATION – Tactical advantage
3. WARNING – Signal using police vehicle’s lights and sirens.
4. STOP – Police vehicle directly behind with approx. 12 meters between the two vehicles.
(Where stop should not be made until backup available)
5. CHECK – Check for movement in offending vehicle/boots/doors etc.
6. ACTION – One officer to issue verbal commands/directions. Ensure commands clear
and concise & one command given at a time. Direct offenders to place hands on heads, always maintain control of all occupants. Engine to be stopped and keys placed on roof if available (e.g., may be stolen vehicle) Driver to exit first, hands in air facing away from police. Instruct to turn full circle, allowing for visual search for weapons etc. Direct driver to walk backwards towards police vehicle, stop at front of police vehicles, kneel with hands on head, backup officer searches and handcuffs driver. Continue with remaining offenders, rear seat passengers last and all out drivers’ side (offside door).
7. RESOLUTION – Arrest/ TIN etc., do not become apathetic during this phase.
8.FIREARM DISCIPLINE – Muzzle discipline, beware of crossfire