Strategies of Arrest

Question 1

According to SLED (2020), the following are the “Top Ten” arrest categories

Answer 1

1. Drug Law Violations 33,000
2. Larceny 18,717
3. Simple Assault 15,139
4. DUI 12,514
5. Disorderly Conduct 9,185
6. Trespassing 7,176
7. Weapon Laws 6,934
8. Aggravated Assaults 6,102
9. Liquor Law Violations 5,614
10. Vandalism to Property 4,396

Question 2

C.A.S.E

Answer 2

C – Compromise/Comply
A – Assault/Attack
S – Self-Destruction/Suicide
E – Escape

Question 3

THREE ELEMENTS OF PLANNING A SUCCESSFUL ARREST

Answer 3

1. Speed
2. Surprise
3. Safety/Survival

Question 4

handles all forms of communication, handcuffs, and searches suspects, as well as is the first to approach vehicles and/or buildings.

Answer 4

The contact officer

Question 5

protects the contact officer by establishing a force presence as the foundation of the force continuum learned in defensive tactics. The cover officer also covers POLOs, points of likely opposition. Additionally, when practicable, the contact officer discourages escape attempts. The cover officer is addressing CASE

Answer 5

The cover officer

Question 6

Triangulation, Reactionary Gap, and Interview Stance

Answer 6

The cover officer should establish a force presence and be off to one side of the suspect in an interview stance to observe and react to any suspect aggression or escape attempt

Question 7

Role Reversal

Answer 7

Officers may need to reverse roles from time to time due to differing levels of expertise or to reinforce the safety of the contact officer

Question 8

High-Risk Factor Arrests

Answer 8

a. Pain tolerance
b. Constant/near-constant activity
c. Unresponsiveness to police presence
d. Superhuman strength
e. Rapid breathing

Question 9

STAGES OF AN ARREST (APC)

Answer 9

1. Approach 2. Position 3. Control

Question 10

TYPES OF SEARCHES

Answer 10

1. Protective Search (i.e., Pat-down, Frisk, Terry Search)
2. Search Incident to Arrest (Field Search)
3. Strip Search
4. Internal Body Cavity Search
5. Ploys Affecting the Search

Question 11

A Terry search

Answer 11

It is a protective search with the primary
objective being safety. Officers may search only for weapons that may injure the officer, he officer must have reasonable articulable
suspicion the person to be searched is armed and dangerous

Question 12

Search Incident to Arrest (Field Search)

Answer 12

place the subject in a disadvantageous position, Have the subject face away from the officer, hands behind the back with
fingers extended, spread, and palms up, Maintain a strong balanced position, Remember weapon retention, Search from the rear of the subject making sure not to position your body in a manner that may provide an opportunity for assault, top to bottom, 50/50 overlap method

Question 13

Strip Search

Answer 13

only performed as the result of an arrest and conducted by trained
personnel in a confined facility

Question 14

Internal Body Cavity Search

Answer 14

require a court order, conducted by medical personnel only

Question 15

PRISONER TRANSPORT LOCATIONS

Answer 15

1. Court
2. Hospital
3. Funerals
4. Extraditions
5. Other Agencies/Officers
6. Institutions
7. Crime Scenes

Question 16

PREPARATORY STEPS FOR PRISONER TRANSPORTATION

Answer 16

Officers should prepare themselves mentally as well as physically, Sufficient officers per prisoners, Specifics on the transport – who, when, where, why, and how many, type of transportation, ensure that all required documentation is available, prisoner’s emotional, mental, and physical condition, Meal plans, Emergency procedural plan

Question 17

TRANSPORT CONSIDERATIONS

Answer 17

1. Always watch/control the hands
2. Keep conversations between officers and prisoners to a minimum.
3. Triangulate.
4. Be professional.
5. Gender and age safety precautions