Officer Saftey Considerations
what are high-risk pullovers ?
In any situation where patrol officers may be at greater risk.
Contact officer roles and responsibilities.....
must be clear in a high-risk pullover.
What is consent?
A driver's permission for officers to search.
When are high-risk pullovers made?
when the officers have a reason to believe the occupants in the target vehicle are armed, show a threat to officers, or committed a felony.
T/F Cover officers must assist primary officers at the scene of a pullover.
True
When can officers search a vehicle?
Only if legal, meaning officers must have a valid reason.
Officers can hypothesize situations with their partners ahead of time, plan action before initiating vehicle pullovers, and obtain appropriate training in advance to maintain skill levels.
What should an officer actively do in terms of positioning?
Avoid silhouetting and proper cover and concealement.
What can give officers probable cause to search a vehicle?
Officers see or smell something illegal (like drugs in plain view).
An officer should always what?
Always work as a team, know the policies, maintain communication with involved officers, move methodically, rely on known tactics, and exercise self-control.
Aside from maintaining firearms, what else should officers maintain?
Visuals with occupants
What are some dangers to officers?
Weapons, drugs & chemicals, booby traps, animals, and bystanders.
What are the three things an officer should consider?
Utilizing resources, relying on basic training and Known tactics, and maintaining a personal control and professional attitude.
List 3 things an officer should say when communicating with another officer..
Effective and appropriate communication
Informing the Primary officer of any critical occurrences or safety issues.
(E.g Person approaching officer outside his view, movement with target vehicle possible crossfire situations.)
Avoiding Inappropriate communication
Avoiding giving directions
Avoid giving communication that conflicts primary officers order.
Advising contact officers if they’re repositioning for a tactical advantage or clearing target vehicle.
What is an impound search?
A check conducted by officers when a vehicle is towed for valuables or illegal items.