Patrol Procedure Flashcards
What is patrolling with a purpose?
Having goals in mind and working with problem areas
T o F: patrol is the backbone of police work and often the image of the department
True
What does jack of all trades mean in patrol work?
Wearing different hats. Counselor, advisor, enforcer, service, helping were asked.
What is proactive instead of reactive?
- Spotting deception, manipulation.
2. Digging past surface appearances
Mental preparation for duty
- leave problems at home so you can focus on the job at hand.
- apply commonsense and training and be flexible in your thinking
Preparing for duty- uniform
- take pride in your appearance.
2. Iron, cleaned and polished
Preparing for duty – equipment
- Maintain all the equipment regularly
- He competent and know how to use all of your tools
- Check tool function daily.
- Have a duty bag with extra items
Vest
- Should fit collarbone to, belt have side panels and trauma plate.
- It is not designed to withstand edge weapon punctures
- No the limits and expiration date of your vest.
- Avoid presenting your side to a potential threat
- Wash by hand with mild soap, rinse and towel dry, do not submerge or use bleach
- Your vest must be able to stop your own ammunition in the case that your weapon is taken away
Weapon
Check function daily, double check back up
Vehicle check
Includes: cleanliness, damage, contraband, function of lights and breaks, emergency equipment, radio, tires, and everything in the trunk. Spare tire, Jack, tire iron, flares, cones, fire extinguisher, first aid kit
Vehicle usage
Learn how to operate your vehicle and equipment by touch not sight.
Shift briefing
- pay attention
- information sharing between officers
- get motivated for the shift
Geography 101
- Know landmarks and boundaries. Tour your district and know the neighboring districts.
- Know your directions
- No your physical barriers and restricted access areas.
- No the high crime areas and crime targets.
- Know where the schools are in the socio-economic factors
How to control seven stress
Tactical breathing: Inhale for four seconds, hold for four seconds and exhale for four seconds.
Stress inoculation
Created by realistic scenario training and mental visualization