DIRECTIVE 10.8

Question 1

1. From what direction of challenge allows an officer the best tactical advantage,
2. Why.
3. What does a challenge from the side or front do.

Answer 1

1. A challenge from the rear.
2. It allows more time for the challenging officer to evaluate the suspects reaction.
3. A challenge from the side or front reduces an officers response time.

Question 2

1. What should police say during a confrontation.

2. Where should plain clothes officers Carry their badge.

Answer 2

1. POLICE , DONT MOVE

2. In the opposite pocket of their shooting hand.

Question 3

1. During police confrontations of each other, which officer has the burden of proving his identity.
2. What does the challenging officer have the responsibility of doing.

Answer 3

1. The officer being confronted, weather on or off duty.

2. Using sound tactics and judgment in each situation.