Risk and High Risk Vehicle Stops Flashcards
What are 3 pillars of officer survival?
Physical Conditions
Mental Condition
Tactical Thinking
What is the two essential elements to reactionary gap?
Distance and Cover
Greater gap allows officer to minimize suspect’s action v. reaction time advantage when assaulted.
When conducting a high-risk vehicle stop you should have how many officers?
4 Officers or more at optimal
2 officers at a min no less then 2
What should you inform the dispatcher of?
Who you are
Where you are*** single most important info to provide
What you have
Direction of travel
Info of suspect vehicle (Plate..State,,Color, make, model..)
Number of occupants
Request back-up if necessary and get ETA
What are the two main sources of threats to officers while conducting vehicle stops?
Passing traffic/Vehicular traffic
Suspects/Assault
What are 3 reasons to stop a vehicle?
Investigation
Violation notice/citation
Arrest
Under Physical conditioning, stress causes what? (3 pillars)
Visual/Auditory/Memory distortion
What does proper mental attitude help with?
Helps gain/maintain tactical advantage.
What does tactical thinking help with?
Helps officer remain calm during stressful situations.
All personal equipment should be inspected…
Daily
When selecting a site for a vehicle stop, you should select a site that…
Poses minimum risk to officer, innocent bystanders, and occupants of suspect vehicle.
What are the 3 most likely times/locations for officer injury are..
Initial stop for contact as officer exits LEO vehicle
Approaching the suspects vehicle (by far the most dangerous)
Arrest/Handcuffing
Should a single officer attempt to make a high risk vehicle stop?
No.
How many car lengths behind the suspects vehicle should u be for a high risk stop/risk stop?
3 to 4 for da safety in a high risk and 1-2 for risk, take advantage of all distance conditions permit. OTAY?
What happens if a undirected suspect exits the vehicle during a Risk Stop?
Officer has the the option to direct the suspect to a safe location for interview or direct them back inside the suspect vehicle.
Why would suspects exit a vehicle undirected?
To distance themselves from weapons or contraband
What are some Tactics for vehicle approaches?
Occupants making furtive movements License plate or registration tab expired or altered Trunk lid partially open Backup lights or brake lights active upon approach Direct driver to: Roll down windows Turn off the ingition Turn on the dome light
What side of the vehicle is the “preferred” contact method ?
Passenger side allows the officer to minimize the potential of being struck by passing vehicular traffic.
When transporting restrained subjects you should…
Always conduct a complete search incident to arrest (SIA)
How should you transport a suspect in a caged vehicle?
Suspect in the right rear so officer can see the subject.
How should you transport a suspect in a non-caged vehicle with 2 officers?
Suspect placed in the right rear set and secondary officer sits behind the driver and if right handed rotates his torso so holstered weapon is against the backseat.
How should you transport a suspect in a non-caged vehicle with 1 officer?
(Least preferred method)
Secure suspect in front seat. Seat should be brought to the most forward position as possible, a hobble restraint can be use to secure their feet if available.
What is the least preferred method to transport a suspect?
In a non-caged vehicle with 1 officer.
LEO should routinely address …
1) Tactical Review – Honest self-critique of performance
(2) Communication Skills – Can enable you to more efficiently control your enforcement contacts
(3) Vehicle Inspection – Operational readiness of LEO vehicle
(4) Personal Equipment – Daily inspection for the serviceability of all gear is extremely important.
Three reasons why LEO would make a stop?
(1) Investigation
(2) Violation notice/citation
(3) Arrest
