Patrol Techniques MFP 2-11

Question 1

1. _______ is the primary activity of a police department’s uniformed force. It’s objectives are 2.____ and _____ of crime, protection of 3._____ and ____, 4._____ of offenders, and control of 5._____

Answer 1

1. Patrol
2. Prevention and Detection of Crime
3. Protection of Life and Property
4. Apprehension of Offenders
5. Control of traffic

Question 2

1. Any call for help should be handled ____ and in a way that will ____ harm to the officers, victim, and bystanders.
2. The success of patrol relies heavily on your powers of ____.
3. Avoid rationalizing about ____.
4. Avoid developing a fixed ____. Cover as much of your patrol area as possible.

Answer 2

1. Promptly, minimize
2. observation
3. the reasons why something is happening
4. routine

Question 3

1. When checking windows during non-business hours look for ____ in the glass. If don’t see it this may indicate ____.
2. At night use ____ to inspect locks, safes, and signs of forced entry.
3. Periodically _________.

Answer 3

1. reflection, window is open or glass removed
2. vehicle’s spot light
3. return to area and recheck buildings you checked earlier.

Question 4

1. If suspect burglary: Be _____. Notify ____ before and after ____, of your _____ and circumstances.
2. Backup should avoid using ____ when responding. Develop a ____ and make certain everyone is familiar with it. Illuminate ____ using ____. Block ____. Turn off ____ and remove____.

Answer 4

1. cautious, desk officer, search of the building, location
2. sirens, search plan, as much of the building as possible , rmp spotlights/headlights, escape routes, rmp ignition, keys

Question 5

1. If you think you need assistance searching then ____.
2. In any instance where ____ wait for backup before entering.
3. When entering with other officers stay ____, and continually be aware of each others location. Do not allow ____once search has begun.
4. Keep ____ free. Conduct search ____. When opening a door to a room ____ (if unable assume ____).
5. Do not ____ yourself in a doorway/window. Stay against a ____.
6. If suspect is located continue ____.
7. Once search is over ____ the building as best you can and notify ____.

Answer 5

1. wait for backup
2. forced entry has been made
3. together, other officers
4. shooting hand, systematically, push door open fully, suspect is hiding behind it
5. silhouette, wall
6. searching for others
7. secure, owner/agent to fully re-secure

Question 6

During non-business hours you observe an office building with an open front door. You have searched it many times in the past, and staff are always forgetting to lock it.

a. search the building
b. re-secure and document
c. secure and leave a note
d. call for back up

Answer 6

D. Call for backup

Question 7

When conducting a building search for a wanted subject should you start at the bottom or top of the building?

Answer 7

Work from Top to bottom

Question 8

1. Most document identification presented to you will be ____.
2. _____(x5) are usually unreliable forms of identification as they do not provide enough info and are easily obtained under a presumed name.
3. Documents that contain a ____ and _____ are usually more reliable.

Answer 8

1. legitimate
2. SS Card, credit card, birth certificates, student id, club membership id
3. photograph and physical description

Question 9

1. ______ cards are not issued with erasures or strikeovers. The most common changes are to ____ and ____.
2. Green = ___. Red = ___. Gray = ___. Light Buff = ___.

Answer 9

1. Military ID, DOB and expiration date
2. Active, Reserve, Retired, Dependent

Question 10

1. Canadians and certain other residents of Canada may enter the US for periods up to ____, without alien identification.
2. Also, officials from ___ and ___, as well as employees of ___, are admitted without alien ID.
3. report suspected illegal aliens to _____.

Answer 10

1. 6 months
2. Mexico and Canada, treaty organizations
3. Nearest office of US Dept. of Justice INS

Question 11

1. When should patrol vehicles be checked?
2. Check the body of the vehicle for damage/missing parts and report issues to ____.
3. Check all lighting equipment, emergency equipment, siren, ___ oil, ___ fluid, battery, radiator, gas leaks, tire pressure and condition (including ____), ____ wrench, jack, wipers, and ____ fluid levels.

Answer 11

1. At the start of each shift
2. your supervisor
3. engine, transmission, spare, lug, windshield washer

Question 12

What is the purpose of traffic enforcement?

Answer 12

To Reduce all accidents

Question 13

What is the purpose of traffic control?

Answer 13

To facilitate the safe and rapid movement of vehicles and pedestrians.

Question 14

1. When stopped on a highway attempt to get ____ wheels off the road.
2. When braking consider the car behind you and ____ the brake to warn them.
3. When stopped for a left turn keep wheels ____ in case you are hit from behind.
4. Although the vtl allows you certain legal privileges for emergency driving, it does not allow you to drive in a ____ or ____ manner.
5. Do not pass on the ____, and avoid passing at ____.
6. Do not drive to a point ____ then suddenly sound your siren.

Answer 14

1. All four
2. lightly tap
3. straight
4. dangerous or reckless
5. right, intersections
6. directly behind another vehicle

Question 15

1. Pursuit driving at high speeds is inherently _____. A _____ disregard for the safety of others may subject you to _____ or ______.
2. A _____ alone does not justify a high speed pursuit. If occupant is wanted for ______, a high speed pursuit MAY be justified.
3. Except in an extreme emergency, do NOT pursue when you are ____.
4. During a pursuit: Use all ____. Obtain a physical description of ____. Notify ____, and keep him informed of all pertinent info.
5. Attempt to keep vehicle in ____. Constantly re-evaluate risk, and unless absolutely necessary avoid ____ with the vehicle.
6. Do NOT fire a weapon _____ unless the occupants of the other vehicle are _____.

Answer 15

1. Dangerous. Reckless, criminal charges or civil lawsuit
2. traffic infraction, felony or serious misdemeanor
3. transporting passengers/prisoners
4. lights and sirens, driver and vehicle, Desk Officer
5. sight. physical contact
6. at or from a moving vehicle, using DPF against you or another person by means other than the moving vehicle.

Question 16

Pursuit Driving Responsibilities

1. __________: Discontinue _____ and assist the officer. Immediately notify _____ so he can monitor the pursuit. Consider establishing ____.
2. _________: ______ the pursuit situation. If pursuit is necessary limit _____ to avoid raising the risks. If pursuit is unnecessary _____.

Answer 16

1. Desk Officer. Non-emergency activities, patrol supervisor, roadblocks
2. Patrol Supervisor. Monitor. the number of vehicles assisting. order the officer to terminate it

Question 17

2. Should you engage in a pursuit if the suspect is known and not endangering anyone?
3. What is the most common reason a vehicle pursuit starts?

Answer 17

1. No
2. Traffic Offense

Question 18

1. A “____” check is NOT a valid reason for stopping a vehicle.
2. Perform stop at a location of maximum visibility for your vehicle and avoid stopping vehicle at ____, ____, or ____. At night, select an area that is ____.
3. Select an area with as few ____ as possible.
4. When should a stop be performed?
5. Turn of E-Lights. ____ is usually not necessary.
6. Tap ____ and motion with ____ toward the shoulder/curb. If this fails use ____ to get attention. If unsuccessful, and with traffic/road conditions permitting, turn on ____ and drive to ____.
7. Attract their attention by sounding ____, or if need be ____. Look for suspicious actions and be prepared for an abrupt stop.

Answer 18

1. routine traffic
2. curves, hillcrests, intersections, well-lighted
3. escape routes
4. As soon as practical after violation
5. the siren
6. horn, hand, siren, left signal, the left of the violator (position your vehicles bumper even with the left front wheel of the other vehicle)
7. horn, siren

Question 19

What should you do if when approaching a stopped vehicle you observe the motorist place a gun into the glove compartment?

Answer 19

Approach carefully and then ask to see a permit.

Question 20

1. If possible, park both vehicle off roadway with your vehicle about ____ feet to ____ of violators vehicle and _____ feet behind it. (This is usually when the violators ___ is just in sight).
2. Put transmission in ____ and set ____.
3. Place radio headset on ____ for easy access, write down _____ and leave it on ____.
4. Do not walk ___two vehicles. Keep ____ free. Stand to rear of ____. Accept drivers paperwork with _____.
5. Do not reach into _____. Do not ____ on occupants vehicle.
6. Be alert and business like. Do not ____ on vehicle, explain reason for stop and do not ____ with violator.

Answer 20

1. 3 feet, left, 12 feet, license plate
2. park, parking brake
3. front seat, plate # on pad, front seat
4. between, shooting hand, drivers door post, non-shooting hand
5. stopped vehicle, turn your back
6. lean, argue

Question 21

1. Never allow violator in ____ unless under arrest.
2. If doubt authenticity of signed license given to you?
3. Weather permitting, stand ____ while writing ticket.
4. If issuing ticket, advise driver ____, ____ and ____.
5. If there is reason to believe the defendant will not appear in compliance with ticket then _____.
6. If making arrest, still issue ____, so there is record on drivers license.
7. When writing, use ____ pen and print in ___ (except signature). Mistakes??
8. Do not leave before _____.

Answer 21

1. your patrol vehicle
2. request driver sign name on piece of paper and compare
3. outside your vehicle
4. that he is getting a ticket, what the violation is, to stay in their vehicle
5. arrest him and arraign him immediately, or release on bail
6. ticket for traffic offense
7. ballpoint, block letters, draw single line through mistake and print correct info above (or void and issue new)
8. violator leaves

Question 22

Stopping Vehicles for Serious Crimes 1

1. Unless absolutely necessary, do not attempt to ____, instead take time to formulate a plan and get assistance.
2. Notify ____ of circumstances and inform of ____ and ____.
3. When vehicle has stopped: Immediately ____ and consider using your vehicle as ____. Quickly ID yourself and give orders one at a time.
4. Order the driver and front seat passenger to ______.
5. Order driver to then _____ with right palm and ____ with left.
6. Order rear passengers to _______ or ______.

(Do not simply order suspects to put their hands up. Weapons could be hidden in roof/sun visor)

Answer 22

1. immediately stop the vehicle
2. Desk Officer, location and direction of travel
3. exit your vehicle, cover
4. face straight ahead and place palms on front windshield with fingers spread
5. keep against windshield, turn off ignition and drop keys out left window
6. place hands on front seat with palms up and fingers spread or while facing forward place palms on rear window with fingers spread

Question 23

Stopping Vehicles for Serious Crimes 2

1. If suspect is alone in vehicle, remove him from ____ side.
2. Except when necessary, if ____ or more suspects, wait for assistance.
3. If two officers, the assisting takes a position on the ____ side.
4. If vehicle has four doors, remove suspects from ____ row first.
5. If ____ or more suspects, remove them all from the ____ side. This minimizes traffic hazards.
6. To remove suspect in front right seat: extend arms ____, open door by _____, step out by _____, order to move approximately _____ feet from vehicle, then order to ______ or _______.
7. To remove suspect from front middle _______.
8. Remove driver next by ______.

Answer 23

1. left
2. two
3. Right
4. Front
5. 2, right
6. palms open through right side window,

using extended arms to open from the outside and pull fully open,

placing both feet on the ground and stand up and raise both hands over head and face front of vehicle

10-12 feet to the right of vehicle

kneel down and clasp hands behind head interlocking fingers and cross ankles or……. lie face down spread eagle palms up and open

7. keep palms on windshield and slide over to open right door
8. Same procedure as above

Question 24

Stopping Vehicles for Serious Crimes 3

1. Remove suspect in right rear seat next by ________ if vehicle has two doors or ______ if four doors
2. Remove other rear seat passengers by ________.
3. Check interior of vehicle for suspects _____ on floor. Until you have checked the interior assume ______. Also check around and under vehicle for evidence, but only after _______.

Answer 24

1. order them to pus front seat forward and extend arms through open right door, palms up and fingers spread

extend both arms through right rear window and open door from outside

2. having them slide to the right and perform above procedure
3. lying, someone is hiding in vehicle, suspects are removed and secured

Question 25

Roadblocks 1 ****1. A roadblock is a _____ technique used to capture a subject who has _______ or stop a vehicle that is _____. ****2. A roadblock should not involve _____ unless complete safety to officers and public can be assured. 3. When determining if necessary, consider the _____ between crime and discovery, if the crime is ____ enough, and the amount of _____ available. ****4. Procedure: _____ determines if roadblock is needed, verify ____, get as much info as possible, immediately transmit to ____, make appropriate _____ notifications, if needed, notify other ______. Assign officers at specific locations (minimum ____ officers, Jobs?), maintain ____ with assigned officers.

Answer 25

1. Surveillance, recently fled the scene of a SERIOUS crime, is actually being pursued by a police vehicle 2. physical blocking of roadway 3. time , serious, descriptive info about the subject/vehicle 4. Desk Officer, authenticity of complaint, all mobile units, supervisory, police agencies, (2, one two approach vehicles and one to cover - preferable with a shogun), communications

Question 26

Roadblocks 2 ****1. Assigned officers: Do not set up in sight of an ________, unless actually set up there. Select a location that will allow enough time to _____. Park patrol vehicles _____. Do not stand in line of fire, if dark illuminate entire area, do not stand in direct path of _____. Visually inspect all stopped vehicles and if practical, keep _____ of date, time, location, reason, vehicle checked, etc.. 2. Keep ____ informed. Do not hesitate to inform ____ of reason. 3. Do not permit persons/vehicles to ____ near roadblock. ****4. Tactfully advise reporters to contact ____ for details. 5. When vehicles attempt to avoid roadblock: note ____, immediately advise _____. Officers use circumstances/judgement about possible pursuit.

Answer 26

1. intersection, stop, off roadway, traffic, written log 2. DO, public 3. congregate 4. stationhouse (by calling) 5. license plate, description, direction of travel, stationhouse

Question 27

Selective Enforcement *****1. What is the purpose of Selective enforcement? 2. Where to perform?? Accurately prepared reports are essential.

Answer 27

1. reduce traffic accidents by enforcing the offenses that contribute to it 2. Locations accidents are most likely to occur

Question 28

Speed Enforcement *****1. Pace Clocking: Your vehicles _______ must be calibrated. Periodically compare with radar unit. Follow for ____ or more (distance), keep distance between vehicles consistent, note ___ and ___ points 2. If make speed arrest, enter notes on _____.

Answer 28

1. speedometer, 1/4 mile, start and finish 2. back of disposition record (officers copy)

Question 29

Radar Enforcement 1. All radar operates on ____ principal, and uses a ____ beam. 2. Be sure all ____ in speed zone are visible and confirm with _____. *****3. Do not set up radar unit at _____ of speed zone. Position vehicle away from ____. 4. The method of one stationary radar operator and one stationary pickup officer, should only be used during ____ hours.

Answer 29

1. Doppler, microwave radio 2. speed signs, "Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices" published by NYS DOT 3. absolute start, guardrails 4. daylight

Question 30

Scuba Divers 1. Scuba divers are used for _____ and _____. 2. Request for assistance from NYS Police divers, bloodhounds, aircraft, or bio-sensor dogs should be directed to _______.

Answer 30

1. recovery of valuable evidence and drowning victims 2. Nearest NYS Police Station

Question 31

*****Bloodhounds**** 1. When you expect to use a bloodhound, protect the scene by ______ so as not to contaminate the area. 2. Obtain a _____ of the person sought after, or some item the person may have _____. ****3. Upon finding such item use the following procedure for picking it up: ________________. ****4, Keep the bag containing the item ____ until _____ arrives, then give it to him. 5. Use bloodhounds for _______.

Answer 31

1. keeping other officers and bystanders away 2. personal clothing item, touched 3. Grasp the bottom of a plastic evidence bag, turn the bag inside out over your hand, with the hand covered by the bag pick up the item, and with your free hand (without touching the item) grasp the edge of the bag and turn it right-side out over the item 4. in a safe place, the dog handler 5. searching for missing persons, fugitives, escapees, wanted persons and evidence

Question 32

*****Bio-Sensor Dogs**** 1. All NYS Police Bio-Sensor dog handlers are trained in ____, ____, and ____. 2. Use Bio-Sensor dogs for ____________.

Answer 32

1. Mountain rescue, tracking, handling of explosives 2. All Searches (including buildings and dead bodies, but doesn't mention evidence), crowd control, detect explosives or drugs, protect officials and celebrities, and assist with surveillance operations.

Question 33

Aircraft 1. Aircraft are useful for ____. 2. Do not approach aircraft within ____ ft.(meters?) when ____, unless authorized by ____. 3. Which side of aircraft should you approach from? 4. NYS Aircraft are located at Stewart Airport in ____, Albany County Airport in _____, and Hancock Field in _____.

Answer 33

1. Searches (not for evidence), surveillance, accidents, assisting stranded/disabled vehicles, and other LE activities 2. 50 feet (15 meters), engine is running, the pilot 3. The front (so the pilot can see you) 4. Newburgh, Albany, Syracuse

Question 34

Directing Traffic 1 1. The purpose of directing traffic is the users of the streets and highways (pedestrian or vehicles) are given ___________ consistent with the _____ and ____ of others. While directing traffic you are in a good position to observe people and vehicles and your observations may lead to important arrests. 2. When directing traffic you must alert drivers that ______, and know how to start, turn, and stop traffic using ____. 3. ______ directions are generally not used because ____, ____, and ____. 4. If a person fails to understand your hand signals ____________. 5. Give hand signals at ________ height for best visibility. ****6. Stand so that traffic passes you on ____ and ____, never ____ and ____. 7. Using whistle: ____=stop, ____=go, _____=get attention.

Answer 34

1. The greatest freedom of movement, safety and rights 2. you are directing them, hand signals 3. verbal, difficult to hear, may be interrupted, shouted orders may antagonize motorist/pedestrians 4. move closer and politely explain your command 5. shoulder 6. left and right, front and back 7. one long blast, two short blasts, several short blasts

Question 35

Directing Traffic 2 1. To stop vehicles approaching from the right: turn head to ___, raise ____ arm to ___ height, point ____ toward driver and look directly _____ (use whistle if needed to get attention) and extend your fingers, and raise your ____ toward the driver. 2. To start traffic from the right: turn head to ____, raise ___ arm to ___ height, point ___ toward driver and look directly ____ (use whistle if needed), turn ___ up, and _____ your hand upward and through a _____ path toward your _____. 3. Start/Stop traffic on left?

Answer 35

1. Right, Right, shoulder, index finger, at them, open palm 2. right, right shoulder, index finger, at him, palm up, swing, semicircular, chin 3. Same as right, except replace right with left

Question 36

Directing Traffic 3 1. Vehicles turning left: Direct vehicle turning to _____. It is preferred he makes a ____ turn. Face ____ and use right hand to _____ and left hand to ____. 2. Vehicle turning right: If approaching from the right _________. If approaching from left___________. 3. Pedestrian Traffic: to stop = _____. To release = _____.

Answer 36

1. come close to you, tell him where to stop, short left turn in front of you (instead of a long turn around you), the direction the vehicle is proceeding to, stop all traffic, direct the driver 2. point at driver with right arm and swing right arm in the direction he has to go. point at driver with left index finger and swing arm to the rear or bend elbow and motion with thumb 3. raise both hands to shoulder height palms out, swinging arms in circular movement across chest

Question 37

Directing Traffic 4 1. When you need to talk with a driver, direct him to _____, be brief and business like and have answers ready 2. Traffic tie-ups caused by accidents, stalled /disabled vehicles must be _____. Arrange to direct traffic through ____ streets until obstruction is cleared. 3. Traffic that has reached its maximum capacity is a _____ problem; remain ___, keep traffic moving best as possible, advise motorists through _____ of alternate routes.

Answer 37

1. pull to the side of the road(to avoid blocking traffic) 2. relieved by the removal of the obstruction as quickly as possible, parallel 3. engineering, calm, local radio stations

Question 38

Directing Traffic at Night 1. If not an illuminated post, consider standing in beam of ____/____. 2. To stop a vehicle using illuminated baton: stand facing ____, hold baton _____ in front of you and swing back and forth through a ____degree arc. (Turn and start = same signals with baton as hand) 3. To use a flashlight to slow/stop a vehicle: ________. After the vehicle has stopped and you are illuminated by its headlights use ____ to give further instructions.

Answer 38

1. headlights/spotlights of your patrol vehicle 2. traffic, vertically, 45 degree 3. shine the beam on the roadway I/F/O the vehicle and swing from side to side, hand signals