Officer seatbelt is mandated by
State law
Types of friction?
Static friction, Rolling friction, sliding friction
What is Static friction?
Friction between 2 or more objects that are not moving relative to each other
What is Rolling friction?
The force resisting the motion when a body rolls on a surface
What is Sliding friction? (Aka Kinetic friction)
When two objects are moving relative to each other and rub together
What is understeer?
When a vehicle turns less sharply than intended, front end plows
What do you do when understeer?
Take your foot off the gas and brake
What is oversteer?
When the vehicle turns more sharply than intended. Rear tires want to overtake front of the vehicle
What is the apex of the turn?
The apex is often, but not always, the geometric center of the turn
What must officers conform to?
State traffic laws and agency policy
How to check transmission fluid?
Turn on the vehicle, let it warm up, and remove the dipstick
What are the 3 steering techniques?
Shuffle steering, 9 & 3, open palm at 12 o’clock
How do you make a turn when the road is too narrow?
3 point turn aka a Y-Turn
Where should the seat be adjusted to?
The wrists rest on top of the steering wheel with a slight bend in the elbows
When does about half of law enforcement driving occur?
Nighttime
When do over 50% of fatal traffic accidents happen?
Nighttime hours
What are environmental factors?
Weather, population, roadside design, traffic, time of day, visibility
What are vehicle factors?
Tires, brakes, mechanical failures, emergency warning devices
What are factors that affect audible siren tones?
Weather, traffic, location, speed, distracted pedestrians/motorists
What happens to the audible siren sounds as vehicle speed increases?
Sound decreases
What is 42-4-108(4)?
Must use due regard for safety of all persons, nor shall such provisions protect the driver from the consequences of such driver’s reckless disregard for safety of others. Reckless disregard may leave officer criminally and civilly liable
What is civil and vicarious liability?
Officers will be held accountable for mistakes made while operating the vehicle
What did Scott versus Harris establish?
It is reasonable for a LEO to use force to teriminate a pursuit to prevent harm to innocent bystanders, even if it places the fleeing morotists at serious risk of injury or death
What did Brower versus Inyo establish?
A vehicle stop is a seizure
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Firearms28
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Stress Management14
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Driving39
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Officer Survival17
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Use of Force14
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Criminal Process16
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Search & Seizure10
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Block Exam #235
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Block Exam #352
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TASER14
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Block Exam #455
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Block Exam #541
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Arrest Control47
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Block Exam #648
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SFST51
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CRS64
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Block Exam #764
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Sketches and Diagrams9
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Hazardous Materials6
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Final Exam72
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Arson, Trespass and Tampering18
