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1
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What type of location would not be ideal for a contact stop?

A

shopping- isolated areas- playground

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What should always be done with all contact stops?

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run every suspicious person for “wants” locally and nationally.

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when approaching a subject, what is the preferred method?

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from the rear keep and watch of his hands

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4
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when conducting a pat down you should never do it from where?

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the front

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What should you do when conducting a pat down on your subject?

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talk to him firmly but quietly- ask him if he is carrying a weapon- instruct him not to touch any weapon he may be carrying

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6
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during a suspicious person contact how many feet distant should you keep the subject away from you?

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5 to 6 feet

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7
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if you are approaching a suspicious person in a vehicle you should do what before you direct an oral challenge?

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get out the vehicle

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when running a suspicious person for “wants” what type of vision should you use to keep track of their movement?

A

peripheral vision

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9
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What should you keep between you and the suspicious person until you can be certain that he is not going to pull out a weapon?

A

your vehicle

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10
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What sort of alarm setup may protect the safe inside of an office?

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area protection alarm

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11
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alarm that report in zones or sectors are good for what?

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where the subject might be and moving

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12
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when making an entry to search a structure that has been burglarized, the worst entry would be where?

A

where the suspect forced entry to the building

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13
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when entering a building you should avoid what?

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climbing down or using a window, you are too clumsy

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14
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what’s the purpose of causing a diversion when entering into a structure?

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to distract the subject preferable against the side opposite your entry point

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15
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name one of the safest and most effective ways to enter and search a structure?

A

wrap around technique

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16
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the use of a hand held mirror can help you did the following?

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to see around corners without exposing your body to gunfire

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17
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the use of wooden or rubber door wedges can be used for the following reasons?

A

to secure doors that are at your back until you can clear them later

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18
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when moving down hallways how many feet should the lead officer be ahead of his partner?

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6 to 10 feet

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19
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if you are searching a darkened area how should you hold your flashlight?

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in your non gun hand, arm extended to the side and away from your body.

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20
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when searching a multiple story building you should begin the search where

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top to the bottom

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21
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when searching a building you increase your vision by doing the following?

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by turning the overhead lights in the area that you are searching

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22
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when flipping I the over head lights you should be behind what?

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cover

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23
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why do we pass vehicles on the right?

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we don’t, we pass them on the left

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24
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during a pursuit how should you handle the steering wheel?

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firm but carefully by threading it from hand to the other

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25
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when entering a curve when should you supply your brake?

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before entering the curve

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26
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when chasing behind a vehicle how far should you stay behind the vehicle?

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4 to 5 seconds

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27
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why is it a bad idea to draw abreast with a fleeting vehicle?

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officers have been shot this way

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28
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how can you recover from a fishtail?

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by removing your foot in the accelerator and steer in the direction of the skid

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29
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how should you enter a curve during a pursuit?

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enter a curve or turn in the portion of the traffic lane, make the turn on the inner most portion without leaving your lane

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30
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when a suspect’s vehicle is disabled or appeared stop what should you do next?

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stay behind cover and conduct a high risk vehicle contact procedure

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31
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any talking to the offender must be done from where?

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from a place of safety

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32
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why should you not pass a felony fleeing vehicle during pursuit?

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you are at a tactical disadvantage should they decide to use firearms against you

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33
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this formula is the successful resolution of barricaded persons and summed up as?

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time, talk, tactics

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34
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What should be the requirements of a command post?

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it should be close to the scene of the action without being in the line of fire or view

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35
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What is your priority enroute to obtain his surrender?

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calming the barricaded offender

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36
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when talking with a subject it’s a good idea to get what from them?

A

first name

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37
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which type of barricaded or hostage taker is more dangerous than the Social Protest Extremists?

A

the terrorist

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38
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when should you evacuate?

A

after total considerations carefully determine who will be endangered if the subject continues or begins shooting

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39
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What should be established to assist your units supervisory personnel, and perhaps specialized units when arriving to help you resolve the incident?

A

command post

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40
Q

how many officers can maintain an effective inner perimeter of a small building?

A

2

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41
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why should you not lie to the barricaded offender?

A

once he finds out, he will be harder to deal with

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42
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during the year of 2008 how many officer were killed with firearms?

A

35

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43
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during the year of 2008 how many officer were shot with handguns?

A

25

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44
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during the year of 2008 how many officers were murdered?

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41

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45
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during the year of 2008 in the line of duty deaths occurred in how many states

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19

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46
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during the year of 2008 of the 41 officers that were killed how many were male?

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37

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47
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during the year of 2008 the average age off an officer killed was?

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39 with average length of service of 10

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48
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during the year of 2008 of the 41 officers that were killed how many were assigned to the vehicle patrol?

A

27

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49
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during the year of 2008 of the 41 officers that were murdered how many were wearing body armor?

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32

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50
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during the year 2008 what was the deadliest day for officers?

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Friday

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51
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during the year of 2008 what was the most dangerous time period for officers?

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12 am to 4 am

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52
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the south, nation’s most popular saw how many police officers killed?

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20

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53
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how many officers were slain in the Midwest?

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9

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54
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how many officers were slain in the West

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9

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55
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how many officers were slain in the northeast?

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3

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56
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during the year of 2008 of the 41 officers that were killed how many were employed by municipal police departments?

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22

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57
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during the year of the 2008 of the 41 officers that were killed of that total hore many worked for agencies serving cities of 250,000 or more?

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12

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58
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during the year of 2008 of the 41 officers that were killed how many were white?

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30

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59
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uring the year of 2008 of the 41 officers that were killed how many were black?

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9

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60
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how many officers were fatally attacked during arrest situations?

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9

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61
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how many officers died during ambush scenarios?

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6

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62
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how many officers died during traffic stops?

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8

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63
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What is a high risk patrol assignment?

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the potential for you to be killed is high

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64
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uring the year of 2008 which month was the most deadliest to police officers?

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January

65
Q

What is the greatest single threat you can face as a police officer?

A

man with a gun

66
Q

in a armed confrontation, often sometimes the one who gives the first order usually dies what?

A

controls the outcome of the incidents

67
Q

when is the danger of the man with a gun removed?

A

after the suspect has been cuffed, properly searched and after he has been lodged in a holding facility

68
Q

when the man with a gun call is over and the adrenaline has subsided a little, it is time to do what?

A

critique how things went and how they might be improved for the next time.

69
Q

when arriving to the scene man with a gun you should do what?

A

park your vehicle well away from scene, out of the line of sight and fire, move in on foot

70
Q

the challenges to a suspect be given where?

A

behind good cover

71
Q

when responding to a stick up in progress you should do the following?

A

arrive in the street other then the one the stick up is occurring- you must take care to avoid being detected- you must do everything to locate your opponent

72
Q

when arriving to stick up in progress you should be aware of the following?

A

your opponent have larger caliber weapons- sometime carry shot guns and even machine guns- occasionally they are found wearing body armor

73
Q

when should you invade the mental subject personal space?

A

when you are ready to take them into custody

74
Q

unlike the average person the mental subjects are known to have super human what?

A

strength

75
Q

What type of danger does the suicidal individual pose to law enforcement?

A

they are armed- they may not care who they take with them in their acts of self destruction

76
Q

who is more likely to attempt suicide?

A

women

77
Q

who is more likely to actually kill themselves?

A

men

78
Q

women use what type of method to commit suicide?

A

poisons or overdose on drugs

79
Q

men use what type of method to commit suicide?

A

more violent means such as firearms

80
Q

What percent of the American population is in some way or degree mentally or emotionally troubled?

A

3

81
Q

suicide in this country may number how many a year?

A

25,000

82
Q

What percent of eventual suicide give some sort of cry for help prior to their final act of desperation?

A

80

83
Q

during the sample year of 2008 how many officers were killed in the line of duty during traffic mishaps?

A

68

84
Q

during the sample year of 2008 how many officers died in automobile accidents?

A

39

85
Q

during the sample year 2008 how many officers were struck by vehicles?

A

13

86
Q

during the sample year of 2008 how many officers killed in motorcycle accident?

A

6

87
Q

if you should ever become a downed officer, what should you keep in mind to avoid being shot again?

A

remain motionless and stay down

88
Q

in actual hands on test it was discovered that you will need at least how many feet between you and a man with a knife to escape?

A

21

89
Q

You should leave yourself at least how many feet as a buffer between you and a blade armed suspect?

A

25

90
Q

Name several things you can do to fight off vicious dogs

A

By hosing the dog with a fire extinguisher- By waving a burning flare in their direction- By using a screaming siren in their direction- By throwing a blanket at them

91
Q

since most muscular dogs will not go down easily, even with multiple shots, you best place a shot to your target should be where?

A

mouth or eye socket

92
Q

if you are bitten by a dog what is the best way to get them off you?

A

pick them up off the ground and kick or knee them in their unprotected side

93
Q

What are the two prevalent diseases carried by those who are suspect and drug dependant?

A

Hepatitis and aids

94
Q

Intoxicated person in your custody may become what in your custody?

A

Drunker

95
Q

What type of medical problems can mimic the signs of a drunk

A

Stroke - head injuries - diabetes

96
Q

It has been estimated that how many Americans are problem drinkers?

A

9 million

97
Q

How many fatalities occur in one year? (due to alcohol)

A

25,000

98
Q

How many traffic alcohol involved homicides are there each year?

A

15,000

99
Q

How many deaths are direct results from the disease?

A

20,000

100
Q

How many victims of homicide are intoxicated at the time of their death ?

A

40%

101
Q

How many attackers are intoxicated at the time of the assault of kill their victims?

A

50%

102
Q

What are some of the signs of “drunk recognition”?

A

Watery, blood shot eyes - Clothing disarranged or disheveled - Smell of alcoholic beverage

103
Q

How long after a struggle will your strength start to diminish?

A

One minute

104
Q

On snapping your side arm when aproaching a vehicle will increase your chances of what?

A

Losing your gun to the bad guy

105
Q

Why should you never place the barrel of the gun against the subject’s body?

A

Accidental discharge - you may be disarmed

106
Q

When contacting Any subject you should stay how far away?

A

5 to 6 feet

107
Q

How many times should you qualify with your side arm?

A

Often

108
Q

What is the best disarming advice mentioned in the chapter?

A

Keep your weapon well out of an opponent’s grasp

109
Q

How many times should you qualify with a shotgun?

A

Twice a year

110
Q

Majority of police shooting occur within how many feet?

A

5 feet

111
Q

It is far better to have how many take away moves that you have learned and practiced thoroughly?

A

One

112
Q

A closed fist over your hand means the following?

A

Call for more help quick, this situation is dangerous

113
Q

4 fingers of the hand and held up spread apart means the following?

A

Everything is under control, no more help needed

114
Q

Arms held straight out from the shoulder with fist closed and thumbs pointed down means the following?

A

I need cover, approach carefully

115
Q

Arms held straight out from the shoulder with fist closed and thumbs point it up means the following?

A

I need an assist, come to me and I will advise further

116
Q

On a vehicle contact, your best position as a cover officer probably will be where?

A

Behind the driver’s door of your patrol car parked to the left of the contact officers vehicle

117
Q

What should be the 1st step when setting up your unknown risk vehicle contact?

A

Radio in the plates to the dispatcher before you make contact

118
Q

What should be an ideal place to conduct an unknown risk vehicle contact?

A

A stretch of wide roadway with a parking lot or shoulder to the right

119
Q

What would not be an ideal place to conduct unknown risk vehicle contact?

A

A place with a lot of vehicle/pedestrian traffic - an area in a hostile neighborhood such as bar parking lots - an area with poor lighting

120
Q

When conducting a vehicle stop, aim the spotlight where?

A

At the occupants inside rear view mirror

121
Q

When your subject stops, how far should your bumper be from the rear bumper of the stopped vehicle?

A

15 to 20 feet

122
Q

How far should you offset your vehicle?

A

3 feet

123
Q

During a high risk vehicle stop how many feet shoot you position your front bumper of the subjects rear bumper?

A

30 feet

124
Q

When may drivers become aggressive or get the feeling that they are home free

A

When the vehicle that you are stopping pulls into a residential drive

125
Q

You should keep your gun hand free of what?

A

Anything you should not want to drop quickly

126
Q

Most of the time who will be the primary victims of the mystic violence?

A

Women

127
Q

On the average how many women die at the hands of their domestic partner?

A

2,000

128
Q

In a battering relationship, the tension begins to build as the batterer does what?

A

Verbally abusive and physically abuse their partner

129
Q

How should you handle uninvolved parties?

A

Send them on their way

130
Q

When separating combatants you should never allow them to go where?

A

Kitchen and/or bathroom

131
Q

When departing from a domestic you should do it how

A

Quick and clean

132
Q

When handling domestic disturbances, you should not expect what?

A

To achieve miracles

133
Q

How should you handcuffed prisoners ?

A

Hands behind the back with palms facing out

134
Q

You should never hand cuff a suspect to what 2 things

A

Yourself and to the police vehicle

135
Q

If you must use one pair of Hand cuffs to prisoners you should do so how

A

Coughing though right hand of one suspect and the right hand of another

136
Q

You should make a habit to carry a spare handcuff key and for what reason

A

Just in case you lose your only handcuff key - you may be hand cuffed

137
Q

How many times a suspect you take into custody should be search ?

A

3 times

138
Q

If you must handcuff a prisoner in the front you should do so how?

A

Slide the cuffs under the belt buckle and turn the buckle behind him

139
Q

Does double locking your handcuff prevent your prisoners from escaping

A

No

140
Q

Today a terrace can be just about anybody with the following reason?

A

Grievance, cause, or belief so strong that they’re willing to kill others

141
Q

A terraced intending to attack specific site often sometimes we’ll conducts a dry run to gauge difficulties to gain access to a secure Place by doing the following

A

Using women and children to gain access - they may try to penetrate a secure area and have a plausible excuse saying I was lost - they may even seek to gain employment at a future target in order to size up the facility layout and internal security measures

142
Q

Terrorist who are serious about their plans for destruction are likely to do to follow

A

Work in small groups - likely to shun publicity - Say nothing to catch them dirty

143
Q

Terrorism still relies on what 2 things to make ooccasional sense?

A

Charismatic speaker and writers

144
Q

The word zog is defined as the following?

A

Zionist- occupational - government

145
Q

The offenses committed by extremis extreme believer may include the following

A

Arson, vandalism, intimidation, sabotage and even murder

146
Q

You should pay particular attention to the zelot who want to really close you because of the following reasons

A

Because he may have ulterior motives

147
Q

What type of weapon should you carry off duty?

A

A weapon that is adequate to carry to any relisted challenge you are likely to face

148
Q

By carrying this type of weapon you have an immediate advantage?

A

A weapon similar to what you carry at work

149
Q

If you are on armed and our face with arm suspects what should you not do ?

A

Commit yourself and bluff

150
Q

What are some off duty jobs you want to stay away from?

A

Rough bars banks and other financial institutions

151
Q

If you must work in some of these dangerous places off duty, you should ensure what?

A

Have a plan with the workers

152
Q

If you happen to have your only in off duty incidents, and you’re challenged by uniformed officers what should you do?

A

Identify yourself and listen to the instructions of the uniformed officer

153
Q

If you are in any doubt of the credentials of the suspect/police officer, what should you do?

A

Hand cuff them and apologize later

154
Q

If you are going to commit yourself to off duty action you should do the following?

A

Call for help

155
Q

You should be aware of large crowds because the following can happen?

A

And they can separate you from your backups - setting you up for a beating - you can be disarmed

156
Q

A bar problem call for at least how many officers?

A

2

157
Q

By keeping control of yourself and your emotions you deprive some on friendly elements in the news media’s image of what

A

Brutal, out of control cops

158
Q

To a soon crowd control a disturbance you should target the following?

A

The agitators

159
Q

What is usually felt by the disturbance participant when 1st arriving at a disturbance

A

Powerful emotions

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