Gate Runner Procedures

Question 1

What is the most important and immediate step in Gate Runner procedures?

Answer 1

Immediate activation of the barriers

This is crucial for ensuring safety and controlling access.

Question 2

What is the immediate follow-up step after activating barriers in Gate Runner procedures?

Answer 2

Determining hostility

All Gate Runners are considered hostile until determined otherwise.

Question 3

List the factors to consider hostility in Gate Runner procedures.

Answer 3

• Speed of approach
• Acknowledgment of entry controller’s attempts
• Visual indications of hostility
• Audible indications of hostility
• Vehicle description matching a BOLO

Age, race, and gender are not factors in determining hostility.

Question 4

What should the entry controller announce when a vehicle enters without permission?

Answer 4

GATERUNNER, GATERUNNER, GATERUNNER

This announcement is crucial for alerting others and activating the vehicle barrier system.

Question 5

What should the entry controller do if the vehicle is not stopped by the barrier system?

Answer 5

Provide vehicle description, direction of travel, and occupant information to the BDOC

Timely notification is imperative to increase the likelihood of finding the vehicle.

Question 6

What action should be taken if active vehicle barriers are not operational?

Answer 6

Utilize a chase vehicle to follow the gate runner

The entry controller must relay the location to the BDOC and wait for backup.

Question 7

What will the BDOC do upon notification of a gate runner?

Answer 7

Dispatch sufficient patrols to find the vehicle and conduct a traffic stop

This ensures a coordinated response to the situation.

Question 8

What should patrols do if the vehicle is not found in 10 minutes?

Answer 8

Conduct sweeps of their assigned sectors

If the vehicle is still not discovered, ensure a BOLO is issued.

Question 9

What should patrols do once they find the gate runner vehicle?

Answer 9

Conduct a high risk traffic stop

Ensure BDOC Controllers run checks for wants and warrants.

Question 10

What happens if the gate runner is not determined to be hostile?

Answer 10

Driver/passengers can be released if credentials are valid

If not, escort the vehicle out the nearest gate.

Question 11

What citations may be issued based on officer discretion for gate runners?

Answer 11

• UC 41-6a-304, Failure to obey traffic control device
• UC 41-6a-209, Failure to obey peace officer
• 10 USC 1382, Trespass

Citations depend on the circumstances of the incident.

Question 12

Who makes all notifications and enters the incident in the blotter for gate runners?

Answer 12

The BDOC

The blotter entry should be titled ‘Gaterunner’ for vehicles passing through without a credentials check.