Patrol Mid Terms Flashcards
What are the 4 Basic Functions of policing, summarized as ‘MEPP’?
- Maintain Order
- Enforce Laws
- Protect Constitutional Rights
- Provide Services
These functions include handling disputes, arresting offenders, protecting citizens’ rights, and providing community services.
What are the 4 Major Responsibilities of police, summarized as ‘PAIR’?
- Participate in subsequent court procedures
- Apprehend Culprits
- Identify criminal activity and locate criminals
- Reduce opportunities for the commission of crimes
These responsibilities encompass the entire criminal justice process from investigation to court involvement.
What does ‘DTN’ stand for in Alternative Approaches in Patrol Response?
- Differential Police Response
- Team Policing
- Neighborhood Policing
Each approach emphasizes different methods of community engagement and crime response.
What are the Three Basic Principles of Community Policing, summarized as ‘Par-Pro-Pre’?
- Partnership
- Problem Solving
- Prevention
These principles focus on collaboration with the community to enhance safety.
What are the three styles of policing?
- Watchman Method
- Legalistic Style
- Service Style
Each style reflects different priorities in law enforcement practices.
List the 8 types of patrol summarized as ‘CUBBFAMM’.
- Canine
- Undercover/Plain Clothes
- Bicycle
- Boat/Harbor
- Foot Patrol/Walking Beat
- Automobile
- Motorcycle
- Mounted
These types of patrol vary in their approach and effectiveness in different environments.
What are the three policing strategies summarized as ‘RAD’?
- Random Patrol
- Aggressive Patrol
- Direct Deterrent Patrol
These strategies focus on different methods of patrolling to deter crime.
What are the shifts for Tours of Duty?
- Shift 1: Last Half/Morning Watch (2345-0730)
- Shift 2: Day (0730-1600)
- Shift 3: First Half (1600-2345)
These shifts organize police duty hours for optimal coverage.
What is the rank structure of sworn officers from high to low?
- Captain
- Lieutenant
- Sergeant
- Patrolman/Detective
The detective is a rating within the patrolman rank.
What is the Survival Triangle composed of?
- Shooting Skills
- Tactics
- Mental & Physical Preparation
This triangle emphasizes key areas for an officer’s survival in the field.
True or False: The most dangerous weapon an officer carries is their mind.
True
Officers must be mentally prepared to handle various situations.
Define stress in the context of policing.
The strain placed on your internal system by anything that disturbs or makes a demand of you.
Understanding stress is crucial for officers to maintain their mental health.
What does the acronym SPATS stand for in stress responses?
- Startle Response
- Physical Distress
- Awareness Lapse
- Thought Distraction
- Sensory Distortion
These responses highlight how stress can manifest physically and mentally.
Fill in the blank: To combat symptoms of stress, officers can use _______.
[Crisis Rehearsal, Positive Self-Talk, Relaxation Response]
These techniques are designed to help manage stress effectively.
What are the conditions on the Awareness Spectrum?
- Condition White (90 BPM)
- Condition Yellow (115 BPM)
- Condition Orange (145 BPM)
- Condition Red (180 BPM)
- Condition Black (200 – 250 BPM)
Each condition represents a different state of awareness and physiological response.
What are the three steps to tactical thinking?
- Analyze situation
- Anticipate the problem
- Decide the plan of action
These steps guide officers in making informed decisions during critical incidents.
What is the principle of triangulation in policing?
Promotes tactical separation, minimizes crossfire, and maximizes defensive fire.
This principle enhances officer safety during confrontations.
What does the interview stance involve?
- Position One
- Bladed Stance
- Gun Side Away
- 6-8ft from suspect
- Hands are up
This stance prepares officers for effective communication and safety.
What is the role of a Contact Officer?
- Conducts verbal communications with suspect
- Checks suspect for warrants
- Conducts frisks/searches
- Writes suspect information down
- Aware of surroundings
This officer is directly engaged with the suspect for information gathering.
What is the role of a Cover Officer?
- Observes while on scene
- Watches for safety of partner and bystanders
- Alerts partner of possible threats
- Aware of surroundings
This officer provides support and protection for the Contact Officer.
Define ‘cover’ in policing terms.
Solid object that can be used to protect oneself from a projectile.
Officers must be aware of their environment for safety.
Define ‘concealment’ in policing terms.
Any object that one could use to temporarily conceal one’s presence.
This tactic is essential for maintaining a tactical advantage.
What are signs of a neutral person?
- Eyes wide open and looking at officer
- Head evenly in balance
- Arms fully extended hanging relaxed
- Hands open and relaxed
- Feet weight evenly distributed
Recognizing body language can aid in assessing a person’s state.
What are signs of a defensive person?
- Eyes avoiding eye contact
- Head leaning back
- Arms crossed in front of chest
- Hands moving fingers or shifting hands
- Feet leaning back with weight on heels
Understanding these signs can help prevent escalation.
What are signs of an aggressive person?
- Eyes narrow and direct contact
- Head leaning forward
- Arms tense and elbows bent
- Hands clenched or opening and closing
- Feet leaning forward on balls of feet
Officers must be trained to recognize potential threats from body language.
List other signs of possible aggression (SAME CPR DRR).
- Sudden Silence
- Adjusting/Removing Hat
- Muscle Tension
- Extended Chest Expansions
- Clinching/Wringing Hands
- Pacing
- Rolling up sleeves
- Defensive Stance
- Running Fingers Through Hair
- Rubbing Nape of Neck
Recognizing these signs can help officers anticipate and manage confrontations.
What are the channel assignments for district radio channels?
- Channel 1 → Special Events
- Channel 2 → Area A
- Channel 3 → Area B
- Channel 4 → Area E
- Channel 5 → Area D
- Channel 6 → Area C
- Channel 7 → Message/Unit to Unit
- Channel 8 → Nova Base
These channels facilitate communication during police operations.
What does the first digit of a call sign represent?
District assignment
Call signs are structured for efficient communication.
What does the second digit of a call sign indicate?
Type of unit
This allows for quick identification of the responding unit.
What is the phonetic alphabet for District 1?
A, Alpha
Each district has a designated phonetic representation for clear communication.
Fill in the blank: The 5th digit call sign ‘A’ corresponds to _______.
[Last Half/Morning Watch (2345-0730)]
This designates specific shift times for officers.
What is the procedure for transporting females and juveniles for booking?
- Notify operations via radio comms
- Point of Departure
- Exact Time
- Odometer Reading
This ensures transparency and safety during transport.
What is the Emergency Driving Rule 302 about?
- Operation of an authorized police emergency vehicle in excess of legal speed limit
- Allowable tactics include passing a red signal only after a full stop
- Emergency driving must cease if notified by dispatcher
These rules govern safe emergency driving practices.
What is Rule 301 regarding pursuit driving?
Generally prohibited unless occupants are known to be wanted for violent or life-threatening offenses.
This rule is critical for ensuring officer and public safety.
What should an officer do when passing a red stop signal or stop sign while driving emergency vehicles?
Come to a FULL STOP
This ensures safety and compliance with driving regulations.
Under what circumstances should an officer cease emergency driving?
If notified by dispatcher or supervisor that their emergency response is no longer needed
Immediate cessation is required to ensure safety and proper resource allocation.
What is the general rule regarding pursuit driving?
Generally prohibited unless occupants are wanted for a violent felony or vehicle poses a threat to public safety
This rule aims to balance law enforcement objectives with public safety.
Define Motor Vehicle Pursuit.
An officer in an authorized police emergency vehicle attempts to apprehend occupants of a suspect vehicle avoiding apprehension
This involves the use of lights and sirens.
True or False: Pursuit driving is justified in all situations.
False
Pursuit driving is only justified under specific conditions related to violent crimes or public safety threats.
4 W’s
Who you are?
Where you are?
What you have?
What you need?
Off the air =
Ocean frank
On the air =
Ocean Nora
On scene
Adam Robert
Unavailable for longer than 20 minutes in order to complete the booking process.
L20 Arrest
Unable for longer than 20 minutes in order to complete an incident report.
L20 Report
3 ways to clear a call
Miscel code - no incident report written
Clear with an R - incident report written
Charlie Robert - assisting unit clearing from call
Miscel Code
1
Burglar Alarm
Miscel
7
Gathering causing annoyance outside
Miscel Code
8
Investigate person
Miscel Code
9
Investigate premise
Miscel
10
Landlord tenant disturbance
Miscel
12
Noise complaint
Miscel
14
Police service
Miscel Code
15
Disturbance- Drunk
Miscel
16
Disturbance- Inside
Not a Bona fine incident
Miscel Code
A - Adam
Miscel
19
Walk and talk
No person can be found
Miscel Code
B - Boy
Advised to re contact police if necessary
Miscel Code
H - Henry
Taken to district station
Miscel Code
I - Ida
FIOE prepared
Miscel Code
J - John
Issued parking ticket
Miscel Code
L - Lincoln
Issued traffic citation
Miscel Code
K - King
Advised legal help
Miscel
M - Mary
Accidental / Defective Alarm
Miscel Code
N - Nora
Service rendered
Miscel Code
P - Paul
Clear from CD19
Miscel Code
X - X-Ray
Proper way to clear a code 19
19 X-Ray
Vehicle Description
CYMBOL
Color of vehicle
Year of vehicle
Make of vehicle
Body/ Model of vehicle
Occupants (ex. 4x)
License registration
Vehicle maintenance
CD1
Training
CD3
Transport - Female
CD4
Transport - Prisoners
CD5
Court Attendance
CD6
School crossing
CD8
Station Assignment
CD9
Lunch
CD10
Warrant Service
CD11
Traffic Enforcement
CD15
Moving Violation/ Tagging
CD16
Walk and Talk
CD19
Guarding Prisoners
CD23
209A Service
CD24
Female Prisoner Search
CD28
License Premise
CD35
Family trouble
Miscel
6
Escort Duty
CD7
Type of Unit
1
Rapid Response
Type of Unit
2
Patrol Wagon
Type of Unit
3
Motorcycle
Type of Unit
4
Service Unit
Type of Unit
5
K-9
Type of Unit
6
Walking Beat
Type of Unit
8
Detective
Type of Unit
9
Seargeant
Type of Unit
A
Lieutenant
Type of Unit
K
Anti-Crime
Type of Unit
C
Captain
