High Risk Vehicle Stops Flashcards
Should a single officer initiate a high-risk stop alone?
A single officer should not initiate a high-risk stop alone. Follow and observe until backup arrives
Who has control of the high risk traffic stop?
The initiating officer will be in command of the situation unless specifically relieved by a supervisor or
command is transferred to another officer.
What shall the officer declare?
The command officer or dispatch shall declare emergency radiotraffic.
What type of stop location should you select?
Select a stop location away from congested areas.
What should you attempt to establish ahead of the suspect’s vehicle?
If enough vehicles are available, then what should they do?
Attempt to establish traffic control ahead of the suspect’s vehicle to prevent escape.
If enough units are available, traffic may be blocked off a safe distance away until the situation is resolved.
Should officers outnumber suspects?
Whenever possible, officers directly involved should outnumber the suspects
When initiating the stop, police cars should do what?
When initiating the stop, police cars should be positioned to provide maximum cover, block unrelated vehicles and civilian entry into the dangerous area, and prevent escape of suspect(s).
Should the suspect vehicle be approach while occupied after coming to a stop?
The suspect vehicle should not be approached while it is occupied.
What type of commands will the commanding officer give?
The commanding officer will give clear and
concise instructions to the suspect(s)
What type of commands will the commanding officer give?
“Driver, turn the engine off and place your keys on the roof of the vehicle”
“Step out of your vehicle, turn around and walk backwards towards my voice with your hands behind
your head”
How many occupants should be removed at one time?
Remove only one occupant at a time.
Once suspect walks backwards to you and he reaches you, what must you do?
Occupants should be quickly frisked, cuffed, and placed into a secure police vehicle until everyone is
removed from the suspect’s vehicle.
What are the jobs of the two or more officers on scene?
One officer will cover the officer frisking/cuffing the individuals removed, and the other officer will
maintain visual contact with vehicle and remaining occupants.
When only two officers are conducting a felony traffic stop, what are their jobs?
When only two officers are conducting a felony stop, the commanding officer will maintain visual contact
with both the suspect’s vehicle and the officer conducting the frisk/cuffing.
When it appears that all occupants are out of the suspect’s vehicle, whats the next step?
When it appears that all occupants are out of the suspect’s vehicle, it will be cautiously approached and
searched with at least one officer maintaining a position of cover in the area where the occupants are
being detained.
