Vehicle Searches
What kind of chemicals can be found during a search?
Dangerous drugs such as fentanyl, drug lab material
Why do officers target vehicles?
Armed
serious threat to officer or other individuals
has committed felony
When the primary officer is initiating a high-risk pullover, he/she should always?
Maintain communication with dispatch, and any asisting or backup officers.
What should peace officers be aware when doing a person search?
Subjects clothing
Hand placement
Potential Weapons
Other subjects
What is the intro of Elements of an effective person search
When officers search someone during an arrest, they have different ways to do it. No matter which method they choose, they must always follow certain important rules to ensure the search is done safely and correctly.
T/F: If evidence is found in a vehicle, should it be properly collected
True
Officers may feel a ____ _____ __ _____. To what they may see and _________ from the ________ or other officer.
High level of danger
information
dispatcher
When initiating a pull over, how far back should your patrol car be?
(Two to three car lengths or 20 to 30 feet)
Frisk is the _____ _______of _______ _______ to other types of person searches.
lest
amount
Control
Compared
What should peace officer be aware of
Constantly alert
Aware of environment
Conscious of subjects actions
No matter the slightest action
Communication with cover officer
What kind of dangerous weapons can be found?
edged weapons,loaded firearms
T/F cover officer keep firearms ready
True
T/F
It is always okay for an officer to proceed in a foot pursuit.
False
What are 4 conditions at time of contact or arrest.
Weather and visibility
Physical features
Possible escape routes
Places to hide
Involvement with friends or associates
Time of day
Location
Number of officers available
Who should be balance and off balance
Peace officer balance
Subject off balance
When searching a vehicle what should officers be aware of?
Safety hazards
T/F officers can change positions with out telling primary officer?
False
What are the steps to a high risk Pull over when there are multiple suspects in the vehicle?
If multiple occupants, have each person exit the vehicle one at a time.
• Direct the suspect(s) to:
- move slowly, and
- keep hands above their heads.
• Visually check the suspect(s) for weapons as they exit the vehicle.
What is search incidents to arrest
Happens when legally arrested. Peace officer may look or take an weapons or evidence related to the crime.
Where should be searched
Front waistband
Upper body
Back
Lower body
T/F: Should officers relax during a vehicle search
False
What guidelines do officers need to follow?
Team work, department policies, communication with dispatch and other officers involved, slowly move and systematically, follow tactic procedures and ready to adapt to an changes, and self-control
When clearing the vehicle of any more occupants, always avoid...
Crossfire positioning
What are all 6 bullet points of subjects appearance and action
Hiding items with clothing
Hand placement
Level of cooperation
Attempt to hide any unknown object
Acting nervous or aggressive
Signs of drugs or alcohol use
Where should your hands be when with a subject
Control of subject
Search with one hand and control with the other hand