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 types of weapons pose dangers to officers?
Guns, knives, or sharp objects can be dangerous to officers.
What must officers prioritize during high-risk pullovers?
Their Safety
What distance should officers position their patrol vehicles from the target vehicle during a pullover?
What is 20-30 feet?
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
What are examples of drugs and chemicals that can be harmful to officers?
Needles, fentanyl, or toxic substances are examples of drugs and chemicals that can pose a risk.
Who should officers maintain communication with?
Dispatch and backup units
What type of lighting should officers utilize during a pullover for safety?
What is appropriate emergency lighting?
How can parole officers prepare for High-risk pullovers?
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 are booby traps?
Booby traps refer to hidden explosives or dangerous setups that can threaten officers.
What are key details officers should communicate?
location, target vehicle description, occupant information, any known weapons, and offenses committed.
What are officers required to keep in a "ready" position during a traffic stop according to training protocols?
What are their firearms?
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
.How can bystanders pose a danger to officers?
Bystanders can interfere with officers, which might complicate or escalate a situation.
What should officers develop before initiating the pullover?
Officers should develop a clear plan of action with their partner and assisting units
When multiple occupants are in a vehicle, how should officers instruct them to exit?
What is one at a time with hands raised?
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.
Under what circumstances can officers legally search a vehicle?
Officers can search only if they have legal reasons, such as consent from the driver, probable cause, if the driver is arrested, during an impound search, or in emergency situations.
T/F: Officers should request additional resources such as helicopters or K-9 units if necessary.
True
Why is it important for officers to provide clear commands to vehicle occupants?
What is to maintain control of the situation and minimize potential risk?