Shots Fired Calls
What are some safe approach techniques officers should use?
Coordinating with partner to develop a plan of operation prior to arrival
Using a cautious approach to provide the greatest tactical advantage
What is burglary?
Burglary is entering into a building with the intent to commit a crime
Robbery is a violent crime with an extremely high level of risk to peace officers, victims and bystanders. Responding officers should always remember that reverence for human life is the priority.
Whats was the title of our presentation
Responding to Specific
Crimes in Progress
Name two actions when arriving at a shots fire scene
Advising dispatch of arrival and location
Immediately assess the situation
Ascertain if medical assistance is needed
Requesting cover or other resources if necessary (Wait for units to arrive before taking further action)
Officers should use tactically sound techniques
what are some response techniques officers should use?
Developing a plan of operation
Approaching the scene quickly and quietly
Observing for look-outs, get away drivers, and other possible accomplices
Taking appropriate actions upon arrival
What is V's Birthday?
October 15
What should officers do when they hear shots?
Officers should:
Use existing cover
Communicate observed actions to dispatch
Coordinate the approach of responding units
Take appropriate actions regarding the scene and suspect
The first officer at the scene should do what?
The first responding officer should take leadership responsibility.
What should the primary officer do when arriving to the scene
The primary officer should survey and assess the crime scene and notify assisting units and dispatch current status and developments.
what is Adriels favorite city
Holtville
What do you search when conducting a systematic search?
Officers should search
Rooftops
Trees
High Ground
Inside outer buildings
Ravines
Beneath cars
Any location a person can hide
General guidelines for conducting a exterior search of the area?
Search in, on top of, around, and under all areas that may be used to conceal an individual
How do you assess if a robbery is taking place?
You can assess if a robbery is taking place by:
Contacting occupants by telephone
Speak with occupants
Order all occupants to leave area
What was one the learning targets?
Students will be able to discuss effective officer actions for the safe and tactical response to crimes in progress involving shots fired.
Students will be able to discuss effective officer actions for the safe and tactical response to crimes in progress involving burglaries.
Students will be able to discuss effective officer actions for the safe and tactical response to crimes in progress involving robberies.
What do you look for when conducting a investigation?
Officers should look for:
Blood
Bullet casings
Bullet holes
Barking dogs
Clothing
Vehicles with warm engines
officer should look for what during point of entry
Officers should look for possible indicators of the suspect point of entry.
What should officers presume when responding to a Robbery
Officers should presume that anybody leaving the crime scene is a suspect until proven otherwise.
What was one of the success criteria
I can respond to calls regarding shots fired assuming it involves suspects who are armed and dangerous and take all necessary precautions.
I can understand although violence may not be the burglar’s intent the level of risk could quickly escalate if the situation is not properly handled by the responding officers.
I can understand robbery is a violent crime with an extremely high level of risk to peace officers, victims, and bystanders. Great care must be taken to properly plan and execute a response when a robbery is in progress.