High Risk Traffic Stops And Unknown Stops

Question 1

What is a high risk traffic stop?

Answer 1

If you need to challenge individuals in a vehicle to determine hostile from non-hostile forces, Defenders use the same method identified as a High Risk Traffic stop

Question 2

What are the four important things for a high risk?

Answer 2

1) Never approach an occupied vehicle; wait for a back-up regardless of how long it takes. Use teamwork and maintain control at all times.
2) Select a good stopping site.
3) Look for a level area large enough to hold three to four cars and one that is as open as possible.
4) A well- illuminated area is best at night. Unlock the patrol vehicle passenger side door.

Question 3

What do you call in for a code 5?

Answer 3

Location, vehicles make and color, license plate number, occupants, reason for stop.

Question 4

What documents do you need from the driver during a traffic stop?

Answer 4

Driver’s license, insurance, registration.

Question 5

What needs to be done prior to transporting apprehended individual?

Answer 5

Handcuff, search, ensure the rear seat is sanitized, use care while placing individual in seat opposite side of the driver, seatbelt the suspect, notify ECC of transport and call up your starting mileage.