Tactical Approach
What is the vehicle code section for an emergency response?
Vehicle Code Section 21055(a)
What is the purpose of establishing a perimeter?
Establishing a secure perimeter may be essential to safely resolve the crime in progress
True or false: Although a peace officers ultimate duty is to provide protection it does not mean carelessly.
True
What are two common search patters?
What is Nature of the crime?
Before arriving at the scene they must have as much information as possible to be able to know the crime and how to respond to the crime.
What is inner perimeter?
Immediate area around incident
What should officers do when they're searching a building with more than one floor?
Clear one floor at a time
What does line search help you look for?
Suspects & evidence
The use of lights and sirens when approaching the scene is based on?(6)
Nature of crime, Distance from the scene, Amount of traffic, Amount of time since the crime occurred, Existence of other units, Agency policy
What else does establishing perimeter do?(3)
1.Isolate the crime scene
2. Prevent suspect escape
3. Prevent unauthorized entry
True or false: It is okay for officers to assume what the next move is during a high risk search.
False
To maximize officer safety during any type of person search, peace officers must select a 1) ______ ______ and 2) _____ __ _______ suitable to the situation and conditions
1) search technique
2) level of control
Why is coordination and communication important?(4)
Prevents other units from taking the same route, Provides coverage of possible escape routes, Allows coordination of outer perimeter of the area, Prevents units from impending other emergency vehicles
What is outer perimeter?
Area around the perimeter
What special units should be considered during high-risk searches?
1.Quick Response/SWAT
2. Canine Units
3. Helicopter support
Estimating the distance a suspect has traveled can depend on?...
1.The suspect mode of travel 2.Time of day Weather conditions 3.Traffic. etc 4.Proper arrest techniques
Cover and concealment is when..?
Peace officers must be aware of surrounding objects or areas that may be utilized for cover and concealment.
Having officers on the outer perimeter provides a less chance of the suspect(s) to escape.(yes or no)
Yes
Do officers stop searching a building after apprehending only one suspect?(yes or no)
What are least two things officers should do when preparing to enter a building?
1.Make sure a perimeter has been established 2.Contact the owner/responsible party for the building 3. Locate suspects point of entry/exit 4. Determine the number of searching officers necessary 5. Attempt to contact suspects 6. Announce proposed entry