PATROL PROCEDURES: Flashcards
The Boston police department is dedicated to working in partnership with the community to _____ crimes, ______ fear, _______ the quality of life in our neighborhoods.
Fight, Reduce, Improve
What is the name of the tour of duties 2345-0730, 0730-1600 and 1600-2345?
2345-0730=Last half/morning watch, 0730-1600=Days, 1600-2345=First Half
Base on the Triad of Tactical Thinking PAF:
Problem Area, Area of Responsibility, Focus Point
What is the job of the cover officer?
Observe while on scene, Watch for safety of partner and bystanders, Alert partner of possible threats, Aware of surroundings
What is On-Cover?
Position body close in proximity to cover with touching or extending slightly past the item of cover
What are the 3 pieces that represent the survival triangle?
Tactics, Shooting skills, Mental and physical preparation
3 ways to combat stress and stress response?
Tactical Breathing, Positive Self-talk, Crisis Rehearsal
What does each color of the Awareness Spectrum represent?
White: Unprepared and Unready, Yellow: Prepared, alert & relax, Orange: Alert to probable danger, Red: Action Mode focus on emergency at hand, Black: Panic, breakdown of physical & mental performance.
What is the most dangerous weapon an officer carries with him/her everyday?
Their mind
Name 10 most fatal errors for police officers? ( name 7 )
- Your attitude, 2. Tombstone courage, 3. Not enough rest, 4. Taking a bad position, 5. Danger signs, 6. Failure to watch suspect’s hand, 7. Relaxing too soon
What position do you stand when in an interview stance?
Position one
_______ any object that one could use to temporarily conceal one’s presence.
Concealment
What is the job of the contact officer?
Conduct verbal communication, Check suspect for warrant, Conduct frisks/search
_____ solid object that can be used to protect oneself from a projectile.
Cover
_______ animal instinct to jump or other involuntary movement due to fright or sight or sound of firearms
Startle Response
______ when you need the most focus, you get uninvited thoughts that jam your mind.
Thought Distraction
3 causes of sensory distortion
Tunnel vision, Sight distortion, Hearing distortion
_________ mentally blocking out part of a stressful episode while it is happening and when it is over.
Awareness lapse
What are the four W’s?
WHO YOU ARE, WHERE YOU ARE, WHAT YOU HAVE, WHAT YOU NEED
BPD Radio Channel: Channel 2?
Area A
Identify the service assignment code, CD19?
Walk and Talk
Second digit call sign: Number 3 is?
Motorcycle
BPD Radio Channel: Channel 5?
Area D
Identify the service assignment code, CD23?
Guarding Prisoners