vehicle tactics

Question 1

define traffic stop

Answer 1

temporary detention of a driver of a vehicle by police to investigate a possible crime

Question 2

subset of the terry stop

Answer 2

detention requires reasonable suspicion that a crime has occurred or is going to occur

Question 3

When can an officer justify ordering a driver form the car

Answer 3

PA v. Mimms, may as a matter of course

Question 4

when can an officer justify ordering a passenger form the car

Answer 4

Maryland v. Wilson

Question 5

places not to stop a vehicle

Answer 5

crest of a hill, curves, crowds

Question 6

how long does an officer have to get out of the car

Answer 6

2 seconds

Question 7

vehicle positions include

Answer 7

left offset, right offset, inline

Question 8

make sure the trunk is

Answer 8

closed

Question 9

advantages for driver side approach

Answer 9

contact, control

Question 10

disadvantages for driver side approach

Answer 10

assault, sight of fire

Question 11

advantages for passenger side approach

Answer 11

out of sight of fire, difficult to detect at night, better view inside the car

Question 12

disadvantages for passenger side approach

Answer 12

cannot control driver, can become a bad habit, sharing cover with driver

Question 13

point of no return

Answer 13

halfway between cruiser and suspect car

Question 14

never hold flash light in

Answer 14

gun hand

Question 15

there is no case law that states drivers must

Answer 15

hand over ID

Question 16

56-1-190

Answer 16

license shall be carried and exhibited on demand

Question 17

56-3-1250

Answer 17

every resident shall display registration card

Question 18

56-10-225

Answer 18

shall display proof of insurance

Question 19

Tombstone courage, failure to watch hands, relaxing too soon

Answer 19

errors during an unknown risk

Question 20

evading, fresh damage, driver without headlights on at night

Answer 20

warning signs

Question 21

rule of thumb if the passenger is seated

Answer 21

LEO sit on passenger seat

Question 22

violator should not sit in a patrol vehicle unless they are

Answer 22

cuffed

Question 23

if a driver is outside of their vehicle the LEO must stand at

Answer 23

the rear of right head light with body bladed

Question 24

will not pass a patrol car, dark glasses at night, driving in an evasive manner

Answer 24

suspicious stop

Question 25

open windows in winter, cars with salt heading north, driver exits the car quickly

Answer 25

drug possession indicators

Question 26

A.P.C.

Answer 26

approach position control

Question 27

ignition removed, signs of forced entry, driver answers questions not asked

Answer 27

stolen vehicle

Question 28

officer intending to ask suspects guilt-seeking questions prior to custodial interrogation should remember

Answer 28

Miranda rule

Question 29

secure loose items, arm rest up, windows down, terrain

Answer 29

LEO should consider during felony stops, high risk stop

Question 30

all occupants are removed and dealt with

Answer 30

one at a time

Question 31

who is typically extracted first

Answer 31

driver

Question 32

open __doors when walking by during high risk stops

Answer 32

van

Question 33

engine block provides best

Answer 33

cover

Question 34

never recommend ___services

Answer 34

towing