Basic Patrol Procedures

Question 1

What is also known as “hot spot policing”?
A) Directed enforcement
B) Patrol activity
C) Crime strategy
D) Proactive

Answer 1

A

Question 2

___________ enforcement is when the officer is actively looking for violations.
A) Directed
B) Proactive
C) Consideration
D) Reactive

Answer 2

B

Question 2

You are operating as a marked patrol unit and are not assigned to a call currently. While patrolling, you observe a subject sitting by the front door of a school; it is 0130 hours. You conduct a self-initiated pedestrian stop on the subject. This type of enforcement is known as what?
A) Reactive
B) Hot-Spot
C) Proactive
D) Directed

Answer 2

C

Question 3

You conduct a vehicle stop on a black sedan occupied by two males. You make contact with the driver who you recognize to be a Metro officer, who is in plain clothes, and you are aware they are in a specialized unit. You should do which of the following?

A) Ask to see their Metro ID, ask them to recite their P number, and remove them from the vehicle.

B) Ask for their driver’s license, flat badge, and engage them in conversation related to their job position.

C) Advise them the reason for the stop, ask for their driver’s license, registration, and insurance – treat them as a normal citizen, do not unveil their position nor lose focus.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

What is not a tactical consideration and guideline for patrolling effectively?

A) Determining appropriate speed.
B) Patrol vehicle placement.
C) Avoiding silhouetting and telltale noise.
D) Traffic conditions.

Answer 4

D

Question 5

What is not an appropriate action for peace officers who are conducting security checks?

A) Type of vehicle
B) Information gathering
C) Approach
D) Tactics

Answer 5

A

Question 6

What three concepts maximize contact and cover for officers?

A) Distance, stance, and positioning.
B) Distance, time, and stance.
C) Distance, tactics, and positioning.
D) Distance, resources, and stance.

Answer 6

A

Question 7

Preventive and Directed Enforcement are the two strategies officers may employ to protect and
serve their assigned areas.
A) True
B) False

Answer 7

A

Question 8

_____ refers to how you and your partner position yourselves regarding the location of the suspect(s).

A) Location
B) Area
C) Concealment
D) Positioning

Answer 8

D

Question 9

As an officer, you want to have a(n) ______ that provides the most stability and gives you the tactical advantage over the suspect.

A) Stance
B) Presence
C) Appearance
D) Weapons system

Answer 9

A

Question 10

____ refers to maintaining a reactionary gap with the suspect.

A) Time
B) Space
C) Distance
D) Location

Answer 10

C

Question 11

Some patrol officers’ responsibilities include mental preparation, acquiring any necessary information and materials/supplies, and checking all personal, department issued and vehicle equipment.

A) True
B) False

Answer 11

A

Question 12

Identify which is not needed for patrol officer responsibilities when preparing for each patrol assignment.

A) Medical equipment
B) Fire extinguisher
C) Weapon release system
D) Car jack

Answer 12

D

Question 13

___, patrol vehicle placement, and avoiding silhouetting/telltale noise are all considerations for tactical patrolling.

A) Having your weapon out of the holster.
B) Determining appropriate speed.
C) Not using emergency lights and sirens.
D) All the above

Answer 13

B

Question 14

Preventative patrol is a form of policing that?

A) A deterrence of crime.
B) Apprehension of criminals.
C) Recover stolen property.
D) All the above

Answer 14

D

Question 15

ATL stands for?
A) Attempt to Locate
B) At the Line
C) At the Location
D) Attempt to Line and Trace

Answer 15

A

Question 16

What is a type of patrol strategy used by officers to provide protection and service within their designated area?

A) Reactive
B) Preventative
C) Directed enforcement
D) B and C

Answer 16

D

Question 17

What department issued equipment should an officer check before shift?

A) Off-duty firearm
B) Weapon release system
C) Blankets
D) Water supply

Answer 17

B

Question 18

What does BOLO stand for?

A) Be on the line
B) Be on the lookout
C) Bring only low-lethal options
D) Best options lookout

Answer 18

B

Question 19

A specialized group to target specific issues that are occurring in a community is what kind of enforcement.

A) Directed
B) Service
C) Focused
D) Responsive

Answer 19

A

Question 20

________ Officer: Makes verbal contact with the subject, conducts pat downs and searches, radio and MCT/tablet, focus is on subject, and records information.
A) Cover
B) Contact
C) Back-up
D) Primary

Answer 20

B

Question 21

Which of the following are roles of the “cover officer?”

A) Conducts pat downs and searches.
B) Provides protection or overwatch.
C) Attentive to both suspect and environmental threats.
D) Keeps partner and suspect(s) in sight by taking a tactical position of advantage.
E) All of the above
F) B, C, and D only

Answer 21

F

Question 22

Reference the “contact officer,” if dealing with more than one suspect, they should not place themselves between suspects or allow suspects to form a “Tactical L” or “triangulate” the officer.

A) True
B) False

Answer 22

A

Question 23

The “cover officer” should not make contact with subject/suspect under any circumstances.

A) True
B) False

Answer 23

B

Question 24

Reference the “contact officer,” if dealing with more than one suspect, they should not place themselves between suspects or allow suspect to from a “Tactical L” or “______________” the officer. A) Cover B) Triangulate C) Divide D) Separation

Answer 24

B

Question 25

Fluid – constantly making adjustments to positioning as needed based on contact officer’s movements and positioning; controlling subjects not being directly addressed by contact officer describes some of the roles of the “contact officer.” A) True B) False

Answer 25

B

Question 26

Checking the vehicle lights, siren, radio, medical equipment, weapon release system, and clearing the backseat for weapons and contraband all describe a ___________. A) Vehicle check B) Body/belt check C) Mental/emotional preparation check D) All of the above

Answer 26

A

Question 27

________: Ensuring you are in the right head space, focused on work, ready to be proactive and safe, understand the goal for the day, and staying physically fit. A) Vehicle check B) Body check C) Mental preparation D) Spiritual reflection

Answer 27

C

Question 28

You arrive on a call and are attempting to locate a suspect who is possibly armed with a firearm. You believe you see the suspect, who matches the description, and immediately stand behind the closest obstacle near you. The obstacle is a large piece of plywood that is taller and wider than you and hides your exact location. This is an example of _____________. A) Blockage B) Cover C) Concealment D) Protection

Answer 28

C

Question 29

Something material that delays or hinders the advancement of a subject attempting to close the distance between them and the officer. May not offer an officer full cover or concealment describes a _____________. A) Blockage B) Barrier C) Cover D) Concealment

Answer 29

B

Question 30

_______: An obstacle that an adversary could shoot through but hides our exact location. A) Barrier B) Blockade C) Cover D) Concealment

Answer 30

D

Question 31

_____________: Vehicle door, walls of a building, and bushes. ______________: Engine block of vehicle, wheels, concrete walls, dumpster, and tree truck (if thicker than officer). A) Cover; concealment B) Concealment; cover C) Barrier; cover D) Cover; barrier

Answer 31

B

Question 32

List the 4 pieces of information necessary to perform a records check of a subject?

Answer 32

Name DOB SSN Physical Descriptors

Question 33

Which of the following are appropriate actions of police officers who are conducting security checks. A) Determine what door was opened or motion sensor activated. B) Determine who the owner is and make contact with them. C) Are there additional available officers in the area? If so, request them. D) Advise dispatch if making entry; request a code red. E) All of the above F) B and C only

Answer 33

E

Question 34

Upon receiving a call, answer with your call sign and location, listen for the position of your back-up and/or other responding units and suspect information, determine if the PR is still landline and their location, continue to monitor and receive updates from dispatch while enroute (the information will change), are all proper procedures for transmitting and receiving radio communication reference an assigned call. A) True B) False

Answer 34

A

Question 35

Reference proper procedures for transmitting and receiving radio communication, the time and/or distance of any possible back-up units/assistance will not affect your tactics. A) True B) False

Answer 35

B

Question 36

Reference proper procedures for transmitting and receiving radio communication, you should listen for suspect information to include all of the following, except? A) Description B) Verbiage used C) Weapons involved D) Vehicles involved E) Still at the scene? If not, what is their direction of travel.

Answer 36

B

Question 37

Officers, deciding whether or not to initiate a foot pursuit or implement containment procedures, will act reasonably and must take into consideration the following two factors:

Answer 37

The reason for the foot pursuit & severity of the crime