Chapter 18 - Forcible entry Flashcards
what are four factors that will affect the forcible entry size-up?
Building Construction
Access to the doors, windows, or walls
available tools
Time
when dealing with padlock, what are the least costly methods to gain access?
cutting the chaink link or hasp can be easier and less cost to the owner
four categories of forcible entry tools?
prying and spreading
cutting
striking and battering
pushing and pulling
5 methods tools can be powered?
hand - requiring human force
electric - elecetric power, generally from portable generators
Pneumatic - power is generated by a compressed air source
hydraulic - pump powered by electric generator
gas - such as chainsaw
four types of doors?
swinging (inward/outward)
overhead
sliding
revolving
forcible entry
the act of gaining access to a structure through means other than an open window or door using applied techniques and available tools which aid in reducing unnecessary damage to the occupancy or compromising struct integrity