Mobile Patrol Operations Flashcards

1
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The philosophy of community policing focuses on what 3 components?

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Partnership, prevention, and problem solving

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With whom should SF form a partnership a partnership to provide ID and enable other disciplines?

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With other installation agencies and the surrounding civilian community

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How should formal problem solving processes be implemented?

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By using specific task forces compromised stakeholders from agencies, community or business groups, and concerned individuals on and off the installation

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What is the goal of the AF crime prevention program?

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Is to eliminate or minimize the opportunity and desire to engage in criminal activities

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What is your role in crime prevention and resources protection program?

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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”

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What is operation crime stop?

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Helps overcome reluctance to become involved with SF by providing a single telephone line for crime reporting while allowing witnesses to remain anonymous

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What steps should you take prior to placing your assigned vehicle into service?

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Inspect your assigned vehicles for any damage or missing equipment, and inspect the read seat area of contraband or evidence

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What are the 4 factors you should consider before making the decision to drive under emergency conditions?

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  • 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
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What is the first information you should provide the desk sergeant during vehicle pursuit?

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Direction of travel

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What is the main purpose of traffic enforcement?

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Is to take proper and appropriate enforcement action and favorably alter the violators future driving pattern

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What is the most important points to remember when using emergency equipment?

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Using emergency equipment does not justify unsafe driving

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When would you use your emergency lights?

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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

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After deciding to stop a vehicle, what is the last piece of information you should provide BDOC?

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Request backup if needed

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What is the second step you should take when approaching a vehicle during a traffic stop?

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Approach from the left side of the vehicle unless the situation dictates a right side approach is acceptable for officer safety purposes

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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?

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Need to be turned to the left

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What are the 2 classifications of traffic accidents?

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Minor and major

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17
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What does a complete accident report include?

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Field sketch, scale diagram and an accident narrative.

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18
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What determines the first step you must take at an accident scene?

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The severity of the accident will dictate what you do first

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What should you do if you suspect a hazardous chemical spill had occurred at an accident scene?

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Immediately contact BDOC to have hazardous material teams respond

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What is the first and most important step in directing traffic?

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Selecting a site

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21
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Who is given priority when directing traffic?

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Give priority to the major route

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How do you stop traffic?

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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

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What are the standard whistle signal?

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One long blast for stop, two short blasts for go, and several short blasts for attention

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Why do we use speed measuring devices?

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Used to control speed, increase compliance with traffic laws, and conduct speed studies

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Why should you as an operator of speed measuring devices receive official certification?

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Because your qualifications and training standards must be admissible as evidence and considered reliable in both military and civilian court

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What is the most significant factor about the Doppler principle?

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The frequency change happens only when there is relative motion between the objects

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What are the 3 authorization SFST?

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Horizontal gaze nystagmus(HGN) test, walk-and-turn test, and the one leg stand

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What are the 3 clues when administering the HGN test?

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  • 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
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What is the first step when conducting the HGN test?

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If the suspect is wearing eyeglasses have them remove them

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What is the 6th step in the heel to toe verbal instructions?

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“When I tell you to start take 9 heel to toe steps, turn, and take 9 heel to toe steps back

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What are the 2 stages of the one leg stand SFST?

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The instruction and the balance/counting stages

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Why do you need state or federal certification to operate alcohol detection equipment?

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Because the results from the machine can be used in court and will be part of your OJT.

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What must you advise a suspect of prior to using any alcohol or chemical detection equipment?

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You must advise the suspect of the implied consent policy

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How long will you observe the person to be tested prior to collecting a breath sample?

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Minimum of 20 minutes

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What purpose does the evidence tag serve?

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To record receipt or seizure of evidence or other acquired property

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What is done with the first copy of the AF form 52 when evidence has been recorded?

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Is affixed to the item and is used to include any future entries to ensure chain of custody

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Where do you annotate the chain of custody on the AF form 52 for property or evidence obtained?

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On the back of the first copy of AF form 52 for property or evidence obtained

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38
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What does the term “close base” mean?

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Only authorized personnel are allowed to enter

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39
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How many copies of the AF form 75 are you required to prepare?

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2 copies

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What must you ensure the visitor reads and signs on the reverse side of AF form 75?

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The warning and the visitor advisory on the reverse side of the form and explain it as necessary

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How many copies of the AF form 1109 are prepared?

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One copy

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How many days is the completed visitor registration logs maintained?

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90 calendar days from the last entry made

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What do you use if the writer needs a continuation sheet when completing the AF form 1168?

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Use plain bond paper, the back page is optional

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44
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Into how many sections is the AF form 1168 divided?

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6 sections

45
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What are the 6 basic questions a suspect answers on an AF form 1168?

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Who, what, where, when, why, how

46
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If an individual makes a statement in section IV of the AF form 1168 how do you mark the statement once it is completed?

A

Write “///End of Statement///” immediately after the last line of text

47
Q

For what is the AF form 1176 used?

A

Authority to search and seize, is used to obtain authorization for search and seizure

48
Q

What may the responsible commander allow if a situation warrants immediate searching?

A

May give verbal authority only after a probable cause briefing has been done and the situation warrants immediate search

49
Q

Where and how do you complete the probable cause statement?

A

On the reverse side of the AF form 1176 or bond sheet of paper, write or type a probable cause statement outlining the reasons SF members believe potential evidence is at a particular place where the search authority is desired. Complete the statement prior to contacting the authorizing commander and write or type it exactly as given to the commander

50
Q

Who completes the AF form 1315?

A

SF members who have completed the Traffic management and collision investigation course and are conducting a major traffic investigation

51
Q

What information do you include in the “occupant, not operator/driver, section” of the AF form 1315?

A

Name and address: add name and address of occupants in each vehicle; do not include driver

52
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When do you complete witnesses section?

A

Compete if you have any witnesses to accident

53
Q

When would you accept a verbal authorization for search and seizure?

A

If it is given voluntarily and freely

54
Q

What can be used to document the consent for search and seizure and must be included if an AF form 1364 is not available?

A

Document the concern on a plane piece of paper and have the individual sign the paper

55
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What actions do you take if a person withdraws his or her consent after you have started a search?

A

Terminate the search immediately

56
Q

What two congressional acts affected the amount of data required to be collected for crime reporting?

A

The victims rights and restitution act of 1990, and the Brady handgun violence prevention act, also affected the amount of data required to be collected

57
Q

How would you ensure all needed information on the AF form 3545 is gathered at the crime scene?

A

Use the form as a worksheet, while at the scene of an incident to ensure you gather all the needed information to write a complete and factual report

58
Q

How many pages make up AF form 3545 if it is generated by SFMIS?

A

Consist of six or more pages

59
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What information is included in section II of the Air Force form 3545?

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This section begins the more specific information related to the offense, and include such details of the UCMJ articles violated and whether the incident was a result of some form of bias

60
Q

What information is included in section VII of AF form 3545?

A

Used by SF reports and analysis only, it describes who receives the report and any witnesses notified using DD form 2701 including other items

61
Q

For what is AF form 3907 used?

A

Used to record routine contact between SF members and members of the public

62
Q

How many copies of the AF form 3907 are prepared?

A

One copy

63
Q

Whom are DD form 1408s issued two?

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Issued to those who commit either moving or non-moving traffic offense

64
Q

If you write a warning ticket how is this documented on the DD form 1408?

A

Place an X in the warning Block and write the warning in the remarks section

65
Q

Which copy of the DD form 1408 is used by SF members to record pertinent information?

A

SF member use the second yellow copy

66
Q

To whom would you issue a DD form 1805?

A

Issued to civilians who commit a moving or not moving traffic offense

67
Q

Which copy of DD form 1805 is issued to the violator?

A

Third copy (manila card stock)

68
Q

Why would you use the DD form 1920?

A

Used to record trust and observations made of someone suspected of being involved in any incident where alcohol or drugs maybe a factor

69
Q

Who completes the DD form 1920?

A

The apprehending SF member completes the form and it becomes a record of the members observations for future reference

70
Q

What are the three types of performance FSTs documented on the DD form 1920?

A

Horizontal gaze nystagmus, walk and turn, and one leg stand

71
Q

What must you do before interviewing a subject?

A

You must first advise the subject of his or her rights

72
Q

How many copies of the DD form 2708 are prepared?

A

Two copies

73
Q

Which copy is maintained in the case file?

A

The original form is maintain with the case file and the copy is given to the individual who receipted for the individual as your source document indicating a member has been officially transferred

74
Q

What is the primary vehicle for identifying observations and potential lesson?

A

The after action report

75
Q

The AAR is submitted within how many days from the event it refers?

A

Submitted within 30 days of the event it refers

76
Q

At a minimum during deployed operations how many AARs are submitted and what are their timelines?

A

At a minimum submit two AARs, the initial AAR will be submitted 45 days into the deployment and the final ARR will be submitted 15 days prior to the end of the deployment

77
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What incidents requires AARs?

A

Terrorist acts, shooting incidents, security incidents, military corrections incidents, combat arms or training incidence and miscellaneous incidence of educational value

78
Q

What characteristics should reports include?

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Factual-without opinion 
accurate-facts need to be accurate 
objective-report must be non opinionated complete-answers who what where when why and how 
concise-must make every word count
clear-state details clearly
79
Q

What is your primary function when reviewing a report?

A

To ensure ideas being communicated are stated logically and acceptable, consistent English usage, and the communication gets the point across in the fewest words

80
Q

What does writing in the active voice force you to do?

A

Writing in the active voice forces you to write precise information, Lessens the report length, and answers questions

81
Q

What community policing philosophy helps improve the overall quality of life in a neighborhood?

A

Greater community voice in setting police priorities

82
Q

Which crime prevention program allows some people to report their observations to police only when they can remain anonymous?

A

Operation crime stop

83
Q

What does code three indicate when security forces personnel are making an emergency response?

A

Use of emergency lights and siren

84
Q

How do you accomplish a double abreast position during a high risk traffic stop?

A

Backup patrol vehicle parks parallel and to the right or left of the primary patrol vehicle

85
Q

How should you position your vehicle at the scene of an accident?

A

To protect the scene and injured persons while not creating a traffic hazard

86
Q

When directing traffic on a very narrow or one way street it is best for you stand?

A

Off to the side of the road

87
Q

Speed measuring devices are used to control speed, increase compliance with traffic laws and?

A

Conduct speed studies

88
Q

It is important that receive official certification of your qualifications and training standards when training on speed measuring devices so the evidence is admissible?

A

In both a civilian and military court

89
Q

What shape is the radio wave energy transmitted by police traffic RADAR concentrated into?

A

Cone

90
Q

Security forces personnel use the standard field sobriety tests approved by the?

A

National highway traffic safety administration

91
Q

Prior to using any alcohol or chemical detection equipment, you must advise the suspects?

A

Of the implied consent policy

92
Q

How long must you observe a person before collecting a breath specimen?

A

20 minutes

93
Q

Once completed, who is given the second copy of the AF form 52 evidence tag?

A

Person relinquishing possession of the property

94
Q

What happens to the original copy of AF form 75 visitor/vehicle pass, once you have completed it?

A

It is given to the individual

95
Q

In how many copies is the AF form 1109, visitor registration log prepared?

A

One

96
Q

How many sections does the AF form 1168 statement of suspect: witness/complainant have?

A

6

97
Q

On the reserve side of the AF form 1176, authority to search and seize or bond sheet of paper you must write or type a?

A

Probable cause statement

98
Q

A traffic accident is classified as a major traffic accident anytime?

A

An accident involves a fatality, injury, or property damage above the amount established by the installation commander

99
Q

What must you do if during a search, the individual withdraws a precious consent to search?

A

Terminate the search immediately

100
Q

Who uses section VII, administrative disposition, of AF form 3545 incident report?

A

Security forces reports and analysis

101
Q

The AF form 3907, security forces field interview data is used to record?

A

Routine contact between security force members and members of the public

102
Q

DD form 1408, armed forces traffic ticket is issued to someone who?

A

Commits a moving or non moving traffic offense

103
Q

What copy of the DD form 1408, armed forces traffic ticket, is given to the violator or affixed to the violators vehicle if the vehicle is unattended?

A

Pink

104
Q

Who is the only person authorized to void the DD form 1805, United States district court violation notice?

A

Defense force commander

105
Q

Where on DD form 1920, alcohol incident report, would you annotate the results of a suspects blood alcohol chemical test?

A

Section III, standardization field sobriety testing

106
Q

You use the DD form 2708, recipes for pre trial/post trial prisoner or detained person, when?

A

Security forces personnel are releasing an individual who had been detained or apprehended

107
Q

What is the primary method for identifying observations and potential lessons identified?

A

After action report

108
Q

Within how many days from the event it refers will an after action report be submitted?

A

30

109
Q

When you write a well written incident report that answers the six basic questions of who, what, when, where, why, and how, this report fulfills the characteristics of being?

A

Complete