Off-Duty and Plain Clothes Encounters (Test 4)

Question 1

What are the three levels of off-duty intervention assessment

Answer 1

Non-Critical: Situation not urgent

Important: Higher threat level

Critical: True Emergency

Question 2

When confronted by an on-duty member of law enforcement you should:

Answer 2

Verbally identify yourself

Do everything the officer says

Remain motionless even if it means suspect may escape

Do not turn or point weapon toward challenging officer

If asked, display your shield or identification to challenging officer (slowly)

Remain behind cover unless directed otherwise

Expect to be treated like an offender until your identity is verified

Question 3

Challenging officer

Answer 3

Uniformed or plain clothes officer on scene with an unidentified armed person

Question 4

Confronted officer

Answer 4

Officer in civilian clothes who may be armed and who’s intentions and identity are not immediately apparent to the challenging officer

Question 5

What actions should be taken in a level one (non critical) incident

Answer 5

Do not risk intervening

Call 911

Assess situation and gather information

Question 6

What actions should be taken at a level two (important) incident

Answer 6

Determine if an on-duty officer needs assistance and if you can identify yourself effectively to them

Consider on-duty officers may think you are another offender, or that you may be a distraction

If you become involved, be mindful of other offenders in the area

Question 7

What actions should be taken in a level three (critical) incident

Answer 7

Determine if you are mentally prepared to intervene

Determine if your judgment or reaction time is impaired

Consider if you are within your jurisdiction

Determine if you have the necessary equipment to intervene

Have shield and identification accessible and visible

If family is present, determine if intervening would put them in greater danger

Survey your environment

Question 8

What is a family plan?

Answer 8

A series of actions planned ahead of time to warn your family to remove themselves from the area and call for help if necessary during an off-duty encounter

Question 9

What are some things to include in a family plan?

Answer 9

A code word or phrase to put the plan into action

Specific instructions to quietly separate from the situation, notify 911 operator of the situation, and give your status and description

Question 10

Two important considerations when making your family plan

Answer 10

Family should not identify you as law enforcement

Family should leave the area to prevent you from making tactically unsound decisions in order to protect them