Tactical Approach
What is the primary objective of a police officer responding to a crime in progress ?
To get to the location as quickly and safely as possible
What is establishing a perimeter?
Creating a boundary around an area to keep it safe and control who can enter or leave
For the Officer Safety no matter the conditions....
every search for suspects must be considered a high risk activity and appropriate precautions must be taken.
what should officers do before arriving at a scene?
learn as much information as possible from dispatch
Officers can: safely proceed through a red stop signal or stop signs,and exceed, what?
the maximum speed limit when it does not endanger life or property.
Outer Perimeter is..?
Protects the whole area, providing protection and cover for the inner perimeter officers, providing traffic control, and assisting in public safety
Community has right to expect that officers will...
“Step into harm’s way” to safe innocent.
how should officers responding to an emergency drive?
at speed that is reasonable and prudent.
Vehicle code section ? (Tactical Approach)
21055(A
Inner Perimeter..?
Second boundary that protects a specific area inside a larger one, around the incident, varying size depending on the purpose of the perimeter
Zone search?
Area is divided into sections and each section is searched one by one.
what are some things officers should consider when responding to an emergency?
weather Conditions,visibility,traffic conditions,and road conditions
Before arriving at the scene learn as much information as possible from dispatch such as:
number of suspects,number of persons injured, and suspect vehicle description
One bullet point of Integrity of the perimeter?
Can’t leave their posts unless exigent circumstances require immediate action
Communicate any changes or observations regarding the perimeter to other units or dispatch
Can’t leave duty unless relieve
Line Search ?
Officers lined up side by side, search in a straight line across the area looking for suspect or evidence.
what should officers consider when using lights and sirens?
Amount of traffic in the area,distance From the scene,the need For a silent approach, and amount of time Since the crime occurred
Use of lights and siren?
Amount of traffic in the area,distance from the scene,agency policy,the need for a silent approach,amount of time since the crime occurred
How many pictures were there in the "Establishing a Perimeter" slide?
3
Identifying the size of the area to be searched establishing both inner and outer perimeter requesting assistance such as?
(helicopter, additional officers, canine)
what should officers do if their the first until on scene?
take Role of primary unit,Take position to best observe and control the scene,Request additional resources if necessary, and Communicate with other officers to set up perimeters