Mobile Patrol Operations Flashcards
The philosophy of community policing focuses on what 3 components?
Partnership, prevention, and problem solving
With whom should SF form a partnership a partnership to provide ID and enable other disciplines?
With other installation agencies and the surrounding civilian community
How should formal problem solving processes be implemented?
By using specific task forces compromised stakeholders from agencies, community or business groups, and concerned individuals on and off the installation
What is the goal of the AF crime prevention program?
Is to eliminate or minimize the opportunity and desire to engage in criminal activities
What is your role in crime prevention and resources protection program?
Your role through critical in effective crime prevention and resources protection programming is of educational, technical and supportive resources an “enabler or catalyst” rather than a “doer”
What is operation crime stop?
Helps overcome reluctance to become involved with SF by providing a single telephone line for crime reporting while allowing witnesses to remain anonymous
What steps should you take prior to placing your assigned vehicle into service?
Inspect your assigned vehicles for any damage or missing equipment, and inspect the read seat area of contraband or evidence
What are the 4 factors you should consider before making the decision to drive under emergency conditions?
- your driving abilities, traffic volume, time of day, and potential hazard or liability to yourself and the public
- the call involves a life threatening situation or a violent crime is in progress
- you have sufficient information to justify emergency driving
- even when responding to a “patrolman needs assistance” call you must bear in mind while a rapid response is important you must arrive at the scene safely
What is the first information you should provide the desk sergeant during vehicle pursuit?
Direction of travel
What is the main purpose of traffic enforcement?
Is to take proper and appropriate enforcement action and favorably alter the violators future driving pattern
What is the most important points to remember when using emergency equipment?
Using emergency equipment does not justify unsafe driving
When would you use your emergency lights?
Use to signal other drivers on the road that an emergency condition exists and the right of way should be given to your patrol vehicle
After deciding to stop a vehicle, what is the last piece of information you should provide BDOC?
Request backup if needed
What is the second step you should take when approaching a vehicle during a traffic stop?
Approach from the left side of the vehicle unless the situation dictates a right side approach is acceptable for officer safety purposes
If a backup vehicle is parked to the right of the primary patrol vehicle during a double abreast traffic stop in what direction should the front wheels be positioned?
Need to be turned to the left
What are the 2 classifications of traffic accidents?
Minor and major
What does a complete accident report include?
Field sketch, scale diagram and an accident narrative.
What determines the first step you must take at an accident scene?
The severity of the accident will dictate what you do first
What should you do if you suspect a hazardous chemical spill had occurred at an accident scene?
Immediately contact BDOC to have hazardous material teams respond
What is the first and most important step in directing traffic?
Selecting a site
Who is given priority when directing traffic?
Give priority to the major route
How do you stop traffic?
Look directly at the driver to get the drivers attention, extend the arm closest to the vehicle and point at the driver with the index finger, raise your hand at the wrist, palm out
What are the standard whistle signal?
One long blast for stop, two short blasts for go, and several short blasts for attention
Why do we use speed measuring devices?
Used to control speed, increase compliance with traffic laws, and conduct speed studies
Why should you as an operator of speed measuring devices receive official certification?
Because your qualifications and training standards must be admissible as evidence and considered reliable in both military and civilian court
What is the most significant factor about the Doppler principle?
The frequency change happens only when there is relative motion between the objects
What are the 3 authorization SFST?
Horizontal gaze nystagmus(HGN) test, walk-and-turn test, and the one leg stand
What are the 3 clues when administering the HGN test?
- lack of smooth pursuit: the eyes can be observed to jerk or bounce as they follow a smoothly moving stimulus
- distinct and sustained nystagmus at maximum deviation
- onset of nystagmus prior to 45-degrees
What is the first step when conducting the HGN test?
If the suspect is wearing eyeglasses have them remove them
What is the 6th step in the heel to toe verbal instructions?
“When I tell you to start take 9 heel to toe steps, turn, and take 9 heel to toe steps back
What are the 2 stages of the one leg stand SFST?
The instruction and the balance/counting stages
Why do you need state or federal certification to operate alcohol detection equipment?
Because the results from the machine can be used in court and will be part of your OJT.
What must you advise a suspect of prior to using any alcohol or chemical detection equipment?
You must advise the suspect of the implied consent policy
How long will you observe the person to be tested prior to collecting a breath sample?
Minimum of 20 minutes
What purpose does the evidence tag serve?
To record receipt or seizure of evidence or other acquired property
What is done with the first copy of the AF form 52 when evidence has been recorded?
Is affixed to the item and is used to include any future entries to ensure chain of custody
Where do you annotate the chain of custody on the AF form 52 for property or evidence obtained?
On the back of the first copy of AF form 52 for property or evidence obtained
What does the term “close base” mean?
Only authorized personnel are allowed to enter
How many copies of the AF form 75 are you required to prepare?
2 copies
What must you ensure the visitor reads and signs on the reverse side of AF form 75?
The warning and the visitor advisory on the reverse side of the form and explain it as necessary
How many copies of the AF form 1109 are prepared?
One copy
How many days is the completed visitor registration logs maintained?
90 calendar days from the last entry made
What do you use if the writer needs a continuation sheet when completing the AF form 1168?
Use plain bond paper, the back page is optional