Patrol Procedures
What is the word for a place on a call where a patrol officer may temporarily hide to assess for safety?
What is "Cover"
What is the officer who might know the citizens of a certain area better than patrol officers?
What is an NPO (Neighborhood Police Officer)
This type of question makes it nearly impossible for a person to answer with a simple "yes" or "no" answer.
What is an open-ended question?
Name three items in a person's living room that could be used as a dangerous weapon.
What is a lamp, glass bottle, fireplace tool, piece of furniture, remote control, (and anything else that sounds reasonable)?
Unscramble these letters to create a two-word "Communication Technique" term:
TVAICE STNLIENGI
What is ACTIVE LISTENING? (Indicates you're listening and understand)
An officer should train him/herself to do this any time they're flagged down by a citizen to handle an emergency.
What is "Call for an assist" / Inform dispatch of the situation
What is the department officers may call to report chronic failure to follow city rules and policies?
What is "Code Enforcement."
Positive body language and good eye-contact allow a person to know you have _______________ _____________ when listening to them.
What is genuine interest?
Name three items from a person's kitchen that could be used as a dangerous weapon.
What is cooking utensil/knife, a glass, a metal pot or pan, hot water, ice, chair, (and anything else that sounds reasonable).
Unscramble these letters to create a two-word "Communication Technique" term:
DYOB GUANGLEA
What is BODY LANGUAGE? (Indicates you're listening and understand)
When on a call, it's best for officers to avoid going into a home unless completely necessary. If they do go inside, they should never allow anyone to block access to what?
What is the front door / The door
What is the resource commonly used to house individuals who have been involved in a family violence incident, in order to keep them safe while they decide their next step?
What is Safe Haven / What is Domestic Violence Shelter?
Being authentic and kind, treating others the way you'd like to be treated - with respect is the definition of this.
What is the Golden Rule?
Name three items from a person's garage that could be used as a dangerous weapon.
What is a power tool, heavy-metal wrench, tire-tool or jack, hammer, garden tool, chemical spray, gasoline (and anything else that sounds reasonable).
Unscramble these letters to create a two-word "Patrol Safety" term:
PECSAE UEROT
What is ESCAPE ROUTE? (Officers should always be aware of these)
No call can ever be considered ___________. Officers never know what unexpected dangers might happen.
What is routine?
This place helps citizens who need guidance with career skills, transportation passes, meals, and sometimes assistance with utility bills.
What is Community Center / What is Community Resource Center?
Responding in a way that lets a person know you've been listening, and that you understand - is a form of this communication technique.
What is giving and receiving feedback?
Name three extreme dangers an officer might experience while on a traffic stop.
What is being hit by another car, what is being attacked/shot by driver, what is being attacked/shot by bystanders, what is being attacked/shot by passengers in other seats, what is having the car door opened to knock you over, what is being run over by the car you stopped (and anything else that sounds reasonable).
Unscramble these letters to create a two-word "Community Resource" term:
FSEA VHNEA
What is SAFE HAVEN? (Women's Domestic Violence Shelter)
An important safety tip is to remember there is a ____________ on every call.
What is "Gun?"
This activity can help young students who are left alone after school and might need supervision, guidance, or help with schoolwork.
What is "After School Programs" / What is "tutoring" OR "mentoring?"
When helping a person with a problem, avoid information _____________. Too many ideas at once can be overwhelming.
What is overload?
Name three places a person might be concealing a hidden weapon on them while you're talking to them on a call.
What is hidden holster, ankle holster, in waistband, in shoe, up sleeve, under hat/cap, in pocket, in backpack, in hoodie (and anything else that sounds reasonable).
Unscramble these letters to create a "Community Resource" term (hint: used to resolve conflict when property has been damaged):
TIUTRSENOIT
What is RESTITUTION?