Colour code a building
Front is white
Rear is black
Left is green
Right is red
How do we count doors and windows?
Doors and windows are counted from left to right, the same as reading a book.
So if two windows. The left one would be one
Approach to location, things to know
- Switch off warning lights
- Slow down to reduce engine noise
- Switch off headlights
- Turn down police radio
On arrival
- ensure internal lights do not come on when opening door
- Ensure you have your equipment
- Do not slam door
- Lock door
List tactical movements
–Shape
– Shadow
– Silhouette
– Surface
– Spacing
– Movement
What is cover and concealment
Cover – Anything that provides protection from hostile fire.
Concealment - Is protection from hostile observation.
Entry to the Building/Movement into Rooms
- Entry to the building is at one point only.
- As police approach a doorway or opening that they intend to enter, they should
keep in mind the concept of assessing the threshold. - The police should search as much of the area that they are about to enter from
cover. To do this safely they should use the quartering technique or slicing the pie as
it is sometimes called.
Threshold Evaluation
Threshold evaluation also known as slicing the pie or quartering is a technique used
to search the majority of the room prior to entry. Whether you must go through,
around, up, or down the threshold evaluation remains the same. Identify layout,
threats, hazards, or obstacles prior to entry. The aim is to see threats before they see
you.
Principles of room entry. What is the most common rooms?
SPEED - SURPRISE – VIOLENCE OF ACTION
Corner fed room and centre fed room
What wins a gun fight?
(Accurate fire), (Body Armour), (Cover from hostile fire)
Principles of TEAM MOVEMENT
➢ Stay together as much as possible.
➢ 720 degrees of coverage where possible
➢ Communication
➢ Cover the angles.
➢ Threshold Evaluation
➢ Speed of movement
