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S.I.P.D.E.

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  1. Search
  2. Identify
  3. Predict
  4. Decide
  5. Execute
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Boundaries of patrol zone

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College Street
Broad Street
Saskatchewan Drive
Albert Street

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My sister loves cops, she hates robbers.

What street is this an acronym for?

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McIntyre Street
Smith
Lorne
Cornwall
Scarth
Hamilton
Rose
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Accelration

x3

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  • smooth and gradual
  • in a straight line
  • adjusted as required
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Speed Limit

x3

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  1. speed limits observed
  2. reduced as required
  3. flowed with traffic
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Braking

x2

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  1. Smooth

2. in a straight line

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Traffic Lanes

x4

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  1. Identified and used most desirable lane
  2. 3 second rule used when following other drivers
  3. obeyed curb lane regulations
  4. obeyed bike lane regulations
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Traffic Lights

x3

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  1. Phases used to predict changes
  2. complete & legal stop for red lights
  3. no right turn on red in school zones observed & articulated
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Pedestrians

x2

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  1. Yielded to Pedestrians at marked crosswalks and intersections, where applicable
  2. Did not yield for jaywalkers, unless necessary (safety)
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Clearing un/controlled Intersections

x2

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  1. properly cleared intersection (open side to closed side) and looked for police work
  2. Reacted properly to harzards
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Pedestrians

x2

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  1. Yielded to Pedestrians at marked crosswalks and intersections, where applicable
  2. Did not yield for jaywalkers, unless necessary (safety)
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Pedestrian Corridor zones

x2

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  1. Stopped at marked stop line when lights flashing or pedestrian present
  2. Proceeded when pedestrian cleared driver’s half of roadway (even when lights were still flashing)
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Turns

x7

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  1. decided well in advance
  2. scanned intersection ahead
  3. signaled well in advance
  4. checked traffic to rear and/or blind spot
  5. Turned from correct lane
  6. yielded to traffic/pedestrians
  7. Completed turn into proper lane
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Right side road U-turn

x8

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  1. decided well in advance
  2. scanned intersection well in advance
  3. signalled well in advance
  4. checked traffic to rear and/or blind spot
  5. positioned car in curb lane
  6. reversed signal after entering right side roadway
  7. Yielded right-of-way to traffic from primary roadway
  8. completed turn in lane nearest to centre of roadway
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Changing Lanes

x7

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  1. Checked mirrors
  2. signalled intention
  3. shoulder check
  4. looked where she wanted to go
  5. changed lanes
  6. cancelled signal
  7. did not wander during shoulder check
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No U-turns

x6

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  1. light controlled intersection
  2. prohibited by sign
  3. between intersections
  4. one way street
  5. activated pedestrian corridor
  6. school safety patrol area
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SEARCH

x4

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  • scan road conditions, traffic, pedestrians, moving and fixed objects
  • be aware of your surroundings by looking ahead, behind (rearview mirror) and both sides of the vehicle
  • check the vehicle instruments
  • do not fixate
18
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Situational Awareness

A

the accurate perception and understanding of all the factors and conditions within four fundamental risk elements that affect safety before, during and after the operation of a police vehicle
- the 4 risk elements are the driver, the vehicle, the environment, and the type of operation that comprise any given driving situation.

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SEARCH

x4

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  • scan road conditions, traffic, pedestrians, moving and fixed objects
  • be aware of your surroundings by looking ahead, behind (rearview mirror) and both sides of the vehicle
  • check the vehicle instruments
  • do not fixate
20
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Situational Awareness

A

the accurate perception and understanding of all the factors and conditions within four fundamental risk elements that affect safety before, during and after the operation of a police vehicle
- the 4 risk elements are the driver, the vehicle, the environment, and the type of operation that comprise any given driving situation.

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DECIDE

x2

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  1. To choose the course of action that you will take in relation to the immediate situation
  2. You may choose one or more of the possible actions - slow down, take evasive action, make eye contact, sound horn etc.
22
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EXECUTE

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To carry out the decision

23
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DECIDE

x2

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  1. To choose the course of action that you will take in relation to the immediate situation
  2. You may choose one or more of the possible actions - slow down, take evasive action, make eye contact, sound horn etc.
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EXECUTE

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To carry out the decision

25
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Task sequencing

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The act of performing & managing more than one activity at once

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