Chiefs Cup Study Guide

Question 1

The vehicle stop process consists of five phases, what are they?

Answer 1

1. ) Preparation Phase
2. ) Second Pre-Stop Phase
3. ) Stop Phase
4. ) Contact Phase
5. ) Closure Phase

Question 2

What are the two types of vehicle stops? Explain the differences.

Answer 2

High Risk Stop and Felony Stop

Question 3

Officer survival rests on three foundational pillars, name them.

Answer 3

1. ) Physical Conditioning
2. ) Mental Conditioning
3. ) Tactical Thinking

Question 4

Name the ways your. Soy might react once the fight or flight reaction activated in our bodies?

Answer 4

1. ) Increased Heartbeat Rate
2. ) Dilation of the Coronary Arteries
3. ) Higher Blood Pressure
4. ) Increased Muscle Tension (Muscle Bracing)
5. ) Increased Moisture On the Skin
6. ) Increased Secretion of Acid in the Stomach

Question 5

What are the keys to proper mental conditioning?

Answer 5

1. ) Self-Confidence
2. ) Alertness
3. ) Mental Preparedness
4. ) Proper Attitude
5. ) Tactical Thinking

Question 6

To prepare themselves for the unexpected during vehicle stops, what checks should officers routinely conduct:

Answer 6

1. ) Personal Attitude
2. ) Vehicle Inspection
3. ) Personal Equipment
4. ) Tactical Response
5. ) Procedural Checks
6. ) Skills Check

Question 7

What are the three reasons why you might stop a vehicle?

Answer 7

1. ) Investigation
2. ) Citation
3. ) Arrest

Question 8

TRUE or FALSE. Traffic stops for issuing a citation are classified as “routine” stops.

Answer 8

FALSE

Question 9

What are 10 things to consider when considering your location for initiating a traffic stop?

Answer 9

1. )Avoid hills, bridges, curves, or areas that might provide vehicle occupants easy escape routs.
2. ) Avoid areas with soft shoulders, mud, sand, or ditches
3. ) Select an area that provides you maximum cover and visibility
4. ) at night, choose a lighted area such as a parking lot provided there is not a lot of civilian traffic in the lot
5. ) Check the flow of traffic and avoid making a stop in a high-volume traffic area
6. ) Avoid heavily congested areas, especially those with heavy pedestrian traffic like shopping g centers, schools, downtown areas during business hours, and the like
7. ) choose an area that has enough space to ensure your safety and the safety of the occupants in the stopped vehicle
8. ) if possible, Do not make a vehicle stop near an establishment or location where intoxicated person’s might interfere with the vehicle stop
9. ) for any vehicle stop, Try to select a site that provides the maximum amount of room to position the primary and secondary enforcement vehicles
10. ) select a site that gives you enough room to remove the suspects from the start vehicle and position them for handcuffing in case the stop escalates into a high-risk vehicle stop

Question 10

What information should you provide to dispatch prior to your stuff, and once the vehicle has come to a complete stop?

Answer 10

1. ) your location
2. ) license plate number
3. ) make, model and color
4. ) style (e.g., 2-door, 4-door, van, pickup truck, sport utility vehicle, etc.)
5. ) number and description of occupants
6. ) note any damage or other identifying characteristics such as CB/cellular telephone antennas, bumper stickers, and dirty tag on a clean vehicle or vice versa(this information will help distinguish that particular vehicle from other vehicles of the same make, model, and color.)
7. ) final location of the stop

Question 11

How far behind a vehicle should you be when activating your emergency lights?

Answer 11

4 to 6 car lengths

Question 12

What is the position of the front wheels on a patrol squad when performing a traffic stop? What are the advantages of positioning the wheels in this manner?

Answer 12

Wheels turned outward, or to the left. Turn your front wheels of your vehicle towards traffic during in line or offset positioning allows the wheels and tire to protect your legs from hostile fire. In addition, if another vehicle strikes your vehicle from behind during the stop, the turned wheels May direct your vehicle away from the area where you will be working.

Question 13

What technical considerations should you make one preparing to make contact with the vehicle occupants?

Answer 13

1. ) environmental factors such as time of day, lighting, roadway conditions, and the presence of hazards.
2. ) the presence of bystanders
3. ) the number of occupants in the stopped vehicle
4. ) known criminal history or threat level of the driver or other occupants
5. ) information received from the dispatcher before making the stop (vehicle or tag may be reported stolen or the vehicle may be listed as being utilized during the commission of a crime)
6. ) whether or not backup units are available

Question 14

What observations or actions should the primary officer make on their approach/initial contact with the vehicle and the occupants?

Answer 14

1. ) license plate or registration tab expired or altered
2. ) trunk lid partially open (biggest specially careful if the trunk lock is missing)
3. ) The back up or brake lights coming on
4. ) “print” The trunk of the vehicle check the trunk lid to ensure that it is closed and locked
5. ) Control and observe rear passengers had before moving to the front door Post

Question 15

TRUE or FALSE. When asking for license and proof of insurance, it is OK to except the drivers while it if they cannot remove their license from their wallet?

Answer 15

FALSE

Question 16

What should you do when removing the driver from their vehicle?

Answer 16

1. ) request the driver to step out of his or her vehicle, with their drivers license, registration, and insurance card, and come back toward your vehicle
2. ) tell the driver of the stop vehicle to stand at the right rear side of his or her vehicle or near the right front fender of your vehicle
3. ) do not allow the driver to stand between his or her vehicle and your vehicle
4. ) maintain proper safety zone between you and the driver of the stopped vehicle
5. ) maintain control of the hands at all times

Question 17

What should you do following the closure of a traffic stop?

Answer 17

1. ) The officer should help driver maneuver The vehicle safely back into traffic
2. ) The stop vehicle should depart before you do

Question 18

Any crime, what are the three circumstances that must be met to prove any crime?

Answer 18

Means, intent and opportunity

Question 19

In serving a search warrant the team leader should ask for what pieces of information?

Answer 19

1.) team leader should always double check with the judge to ensure that the warrant is “Valid”
2.) ensure the warrant is signed off by a judge/magistrate
3.) The team leader should also confirm the address of the search warrant and gain a brief description of the exterior of the premises
4.) The team leader should inquire if they have had any recon done to determine what to expect such as:
A. If they know how many occupants are currently in the premises?
B. If any dogs or other animals are on scene?
C. Number of vehicles and type of vehicles parked at the premises?
D. Layout of residence?
E. Which direction the front door faces?
F. Which direction the front door opens?
G. Any fire arms known to be in the residence?
H. Any prior history of calls to this location(Domestics, assaults, fights, etc)?
I. Any criminal history of The Wanted person(s)?
J. Is this residence a known drug house?
K. Depending on recon, make a determination for canine, medics and has mat on standby

Question 20

The first command given to any person we make contact with in any situation is what?

Answer 20

Show me your hands

Question 21

What is the definition of habitation

Answer 21

Habitation means a structured or vehicle that is adapted for the overnight accommodation of persons

Question 22

What are the four cardinal rules of handling firearms?

Answer 22

1. ) always treat all fire arms as if they were loaded
2. ) never allow the muzzle of any fire arm to point out anything you were not willing to destroy
3. ) never put your finger near the trigger until you are ready to fire. Do not depend on any mechanical device for safety!
4. ) always be sure of your target, what is behind and in front of it

Question 23

What is the fatal funnel?

Answer 23

The Fatal funnel is the cone shaped path leading from the entry where the assaulter is most vulnerable to defenders inside the room

Question 24

In relation to fire arms, explain indexing the trigger

Answer 24

Indexing is placing your index finger outside the trigger well, along the slide of the firearm, for quick access to the trigger should you need to fire

Question 25

When you have made a decision to arrest the suspect, what do you tell them?

Answer 25

They are under arrest and what they have been arrested for