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| #1 – State guidelines officers should follow when operating the radio. |
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Definition
• Location should always be the first thing mentioned on a stop or call
• Listen before you transmit
• Speak directly into the microphone, holding it about 6 inches from your mouth
• Be familiar with equipment and its capabilities |
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Term
| #2 – Define the term proactive patrol. |
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Definition
| • Working to prevent crime rather than waiting for it to occur |
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| #3 – Define the term reactive patrol. |
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Definition
| • Responding to crimes and incidents after they have occurred and have been reported |
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| #4 – State the main responsibilities when responding to calls for service. |
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Definition
• Respond to the incident
• Secure the scene
• Preliminary investigation |
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| #5 – List factors an officer should consider when determining response to a call of a crime in progress. |
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Definition
• Urgency of the situation
• Safety of any victim who may be under attack
• Time of day
• Traffic conditions for responding units |
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| #6 – Identify actions a responding officer should consider while enroute to a crime in progress. |
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Definition
• Be on the alert for anyone and anything that appears to be out of the ordinary for the area
• If possible, record license plate numbers of the vehicles leaving the scene or driving around the area
• Unless tactically necessary, arrive as quietly as possible
• If possible, make your arrival using parallel streets to avoid being seen by a look-out or the suspect
• Do not park directly in front of the location unless absolutely necessary |
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| #7 – Identify ways to maintain situational awareness while conducting searches. |
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Definition
• If working alone, continually stop, look, and listen so you are aware of your environment
• If working with others, have one person focused on the search and one focused on covering the search officer |
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