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What is the primary focus of this section of the lesson plan?
What is the primary focus of this section of the lesson plan?
- Preparation for duty by the patrol officer (correct)
- Introduction to peace officer roles
- Patrol and jail management
- Criminal activity and local geography
What are the four sources of information that a patrol officer should use to maintain an up-to-date awareness of activity in their patrol area?
What are the four sources of information that a patrol officer should use to maintain an up-to-date awareness of activity in their patrol area?
- Radio, social media, police reports, and community meetings
- Personal experience, word of mouth, online forums, and neighborhood watch
- Surveillance cameras, police scans, facial recognition, and DNA analysis
- Police database, local news, intelligence reports, and citizen tips (correct)
What is the purpose of roll-call?
What is the purpose of roll-call?
- To inspect uniforms and equipment
- To review daily assignments and tasks (correct)
- To discuss patrol strategies and tactics
- To discuss crime trends and analysis
What is the importance of autogenic breathing techniques and visualization for a patrol officer?
What is the importance of autogenic breathing techniques and visualization for a patrol officer?
What is the primary reason for a patrol officer to know directions and geographical locations?
What is the primary reason for a patrol officer to know directions and geographical locations?
What is the purpose of identifying the conditions of the mind (color code) for a patrol officer?
What is the purpose of identifying the conditions of the mind (color code) for a patrol officer?
What is the purpose of handling non-criminal patrol assignments for a patrol officer?
What is the purpose of handling non-criminal patrol assignments for a patrol officer?
What type of support services may be utilized by the patrol officer for non-criminal patrol assignments?
What type of support services may be utilized by the patrol officer for non-criminal patrol assignments?
What term refers to a situation that may require police involvement?
What term refers to a situation that may require police involvement?
What is a common condition that can cause cognitive impairment?
What is a common condition that can cause cognitive impairment?
What is the purpose of a patrol officer's personal inspection prior to leaving home?
What is the purpose of a patrol officer's personal inspection prior to leaving home?
What is included in a patrol officer's incidental equipment kit?
What is included in a patrol officer's incidental equipment kit?
Why is it important for a patrol officer to know directions and geographical locations?
Why is it important for a patrol officer to know directions and geographical locations?
What is the purpose of a roll-call?
What is the purpose of a roll-call?
What should a patrol officer do during a vehicle check?
What should a patrol officer do during a vehicle check?
Why is it important for a patrol officer to know the principle of 'North-by-Northwest'?
Why is it important for a patrol officer to know the principle of 'North-by-Northwest'?
What should a patrol officer do prior to departing the station for their patrol area?
What should a patrol officer do prior to departing the station for their patrol area?
What may occur if a patrol officer does not listen and pay attention during roll-call?
What may occur if a patrol officer does not listen and pay attention during roll-call?
What is the primary purpose of identifying a 'Problem Area' in a street situation?
What is the primary purpose of identifying a 'Problem Area' in a street situation?
What is an 'Area of Responsibility' in a street situation?
What is an 'Area of Responsibility' in a street situation?
What is the primary goal of 'Focus Point' reaction?
What is the primary goal of 'Focus Point' reaction?
What is 'Observation' in the context of street situations?
What is 'Observation' in the context of street situations?
What can affect observation and perception in a street situation?
What can affect observation and perception in a street situation?
What is the purpose of using 'flash' descriptions in patrol?
What is the purpose of using 'flash' descriptions in patrol?
What is the result of a physical reaction to a perceived threat?
What is the result of a physical reaction to a perceived threat?
What is the primary benefit of autogenic breathing techniques?
What is the primary benefit of autogenic breathing techniques?
What is the purpose of crisis rehearsal?
What is the purpose of crisis rehearsal?
What is the relationship between crisis rehearsal and daydreaming?
What is the relationship between crisis rehearsal and daydreaming?
What is the first step in handling an animal bite case?
What is the first step in handling an animal bite case?
What should you do if the hazard persists in a chronic complaint case?
What should you do if the hazard persists in a chronic complaint case?
What is the primary goal when dealing with an emotionally disturbed person (EDP)?
What is the primary goal when dealing with an emotionally disturbed person (EDP)?
What should you do if you encounter a lost traveler?
What should you do if you encounter a lost traveler?
What is the Red Cross typically used for?
What is the Red Cross typically used for?
What should you do when handling an EDP case?
What should you do when handling an EDP case?
What is the purpose of consulting department policy?
What is the purpose of consulting department policy?
What should you do if you encounter a stranded traveler who is injured or sick?
What should you do if you encounter a stranded traveler who is injured or sick?
What is the Salvation Army office typically used for?
What is the Salvation Army office typically used for?
What should you do if you encounter a chronic complaint that involves a hazard?
What should you do if you encounter a chronic complaint that involves a hazard?
What is the state of mind when an individual is fully focused on one problem or perceived threat?
What is the state of mind when an individual is fully focused on one problem or perceived threat?
What is the primary reason police officers handle non-criminal assignments?
What is the primary reason police officers handle non-criminal assignments?
What should an officer do when handling a missing person case?
What should an officer do when handling a missing person case?
What is the primary concern when dealing with a person with cognitive impairment?
What is the primary concern when dealing with a person with cognitive impairment?
What is the primary goal when handling a person down (fallen) case?
What is the primary goal when handling a person down (fallen) case?
Why is it essential to maintain a professional demeanor when handling non-criminal assignments?
Why is it essential to maintain a professional demeanor when handling non-criminal assignments?
What is the primary difference between a sick/injury case and a person down (fallen) case?
What is the primary difference between a sick/injury case and a person down (fallen) case?
What is the purpose of radiating the search out from the area where the child was last seen in a missing child case?
What is the purpose of radiating the search out from the area where the child was last seen in a missing child case?
Why is it essential to obtain all available information in a sick/injury case?
Why is it essential to obtain all available information in a sick/injury case?
What is the primary goal of handling non-criminal assignments?
What is the primary goal of handling non-criminal assignments?
When interacting with a person with a cognitive impairment, what is the recommended approach?
When interacting with a person with a cognitive impairment, what is the recommended approach?
What is the primary reason for a patrol officer to be aware of the 'Force Continuum'?
What is the primary reason for a patrol officer to be aware of the 'Force Continuum'?
What is a common situation that may require police involvement?
What is a common situation that may require police involvement?
What is the purpose of having a partner act as a 'distractor' when interacting with a person who may become violent?
What is the purpose of having a partner act as a 'distractor' when interacting with a person who may become violent?
What is an important aspect of mentally preparing for a patrol shift?
What is an important aspect of mentally preparing for a patrol shift?
What is included in a patrol officer's incidental equipment kit?
What is included in a patrol officer's incidental equipment kit?
What is the purpose of introducing oneself when interacting with a person with a cognitive impairment?
What is the purpose of introducing oneself when interacting with a person with a cognitive impairment?
What is a common symptom of cognitive impairment?
What is a common symptom of cognitive impairment?
What is the recommended way to communicate with a person with a cognitive impairment?
What is the recommended way to communicate with a person with a cognitive impairment?
What is the purpose of minimizing distractions when interacting with a person with a cognitive impairment?
What is the purpose of minimizing distractions when interacting with a person with a cognitive impairment?
What is included in a patrol officer's incidental equipment kit?
What is included in a patrol officer's incidental equipment kit?
What is the purpose of checking for required equipment during a vehicle check?
What is the purpose of checking for required equipment during a vehicle check?
What is the 'Principle of North-by-Northwest'?
What is the 'Principle of North-by-Northwest'?
What is the purpose of disseminating crime bulletins during roll-call?
What is the purpose of disseminating crime bulletins during roll-call?
What is a 'Problem Area'?
What is a 'Problem Area'?
What is the purpose of autogenic breathing and visualization?
What is the purpose of autogenic breathing and visualization?
What is the 'Awareness Spectrum'?
What is the 'Awareness Spectrum'?
What is an officer's implied obligation to the public?
What is an officer's implied obligation to the public?
What is the first step in handling a missing person case?
What is the first step in handling a missing person case?
What is the purpose of identifying a 'Focus Point' during a situation?
What is the purpose of identifying a 'Focus Point' during a situation?
When responding to a missing person with cognitive impairment, what is the first step?
When responding to a missing person with cognitive impairment, what is the first step?
What is the primary goal when interacting with an emotionally disturbed person?
What is the primary goal when interacting with an emotionally disturbed person?
When responding to a person who is down, what is the first step?
When responding to a person who is down, what is the first step?
What is the primary consideration when dealing with a chronic complaint?
What is the primary consideration when dealing with a chronic complaint?
When responding to an animal bite, what is the first step?
When responding to an animal bite, what is the first step?
What is the primary goal when responding to a lost or stranded person?
What is the primary goal when responding to a lost or stranded person?
When responding to a person with cognitive impairment, what is an important consideration?
When responding to a person with cognitive impairment, what is an important consideration?
What is the purpose of the Endangered Silver Advisory?
What is the purpose of the Endangered Silver Advisory?
When responding to an emotionally disturbed person, what is an important tactic?
When responding to an emotionally disturbed person, what is an important tactic?
What is the purpose of radiating the search out from the area where the child was last seen?
What is the purpose of radiating the search out from the area where the child was last seen?
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Study Notes
Preparation for Duty
- Begins at home with personal appearance, hygiene, and mental preparation
- Consider previous shift events, personal problems, and tasks to be completed
- Ensure uniform is properly worn, including body armor, and equipment is accessible
Preparing at the Station
- Four sources of information to maintain awareness of patrol area:
- Roll calls and teletypes
- Precinct/district desk books
- Vehicle hot sheets
- Information from officers going off duty
- Equipment checks:
- Incidental equipment (e.g., book of citations, copy of traffic codes, first aid kit)
- Vehicle check (e.g., damage, gas, interior cleanliness, required equipment)
Patrol Duty
- Importance of knowing directions and geographical locations
- Remember "North-by-Northwest" principle for odd/even numbered addresses
- Effectiveness, safety, and maneuverability depend on knowing the jurisdiction
Roll-Call
- Purposes:
- Discuss policy and procedure changes
- Discuss specific directed patrol
- Disseminate crime bulletins, hot sheets, and "wanted" information
- Assess manpower
- Inspect uniform and equipment
Physical and Mental Reactions to a Perceived Threat
- Problem area: any person, object, or site that may produce a hazard
- Reaction: prompt identification of threat and potential development
- Area of responsibility: exact location from which an attack could emanate
- Focus point: clear and present threat that must be controlled
Autogenic Breathing and Visualization
- Techniques for relaxation and stress reduction
- Autogenic breathing: slow, deliberate four-count inhaling and exhaling while visualizing warmth
- Visualization: mental role-playing with option reinforcement for effective crisis management
Conditions of the Mind (Color Code)
- Levels of consciousness:
- Condition White: internalized, unaware of environment
- Condition Yellow: relaxed, alert, and scanning
- Condition Orange: ready for danger, focused on one problem
- Condition Red: ready to fight or flee, fully focused on one problem
- Condition Black: catatonic, no focus possible
Non-Criminal Assignments
- Importance of professional demeanor and service
- Categories of assignments:
- Missing person/child
- Person down (fallen)
- Sick/injury
- Chronic complaint
- Animal bite
- Lost/stranded person(s)
Handling Non-Criminal Assignments
- Each category has specific procedures and considerations
- Importance of knowing departmental policies and procedures
- Support services may be utilized, such as Red Cross, Salvation Army, and local church groups
Emotionally Disturbed Person (EDP) Case
- Definition: person displaying irrational behavior suggesting mental disease
- Goal: get the person to a treatment facility/medical attention
- Circumstances requiring police involvement:
- Irrational behavior
- Threat or harm to others or self
- Handling an EDP case:
- Remove others from the area
- One officer acts as initiator, the other as distractor
- Gradually calm the subject
- Listen attentively
- Expect fear and act confidently
- Follow department policy on EDP situations
Cognitive Impairment
- Definition: confusion or memory loss in an adult
- Causes: dementia, Alzheimer's disease
- Symptoms: short-term memory loss, confusion, disorientation, inability to retrace steps, and communication deficits
- Circumstances requiring police involvement:
- Confused older adult found in the community
- Search required for missing individual with cognitive impairment
- Cognitively impaired individual involved in a motor vehicle accident
- Importance of transporting to a medical facility when necessary### Patrol Procedures
- False assessments of cases should not be made based solely on assignment titles
- Categories of non-criminal incidents that may require additional investigation:
- Accidental injury/assault cases
- Person down situations (assault victim, robbery victim)
- Borrowing a vehicle without permission (stolen vehicle)
- Missing person cases (kidnapping, child abuse)
Officer Preparation
- Mental preparation:
- Review previous shift events
- Plan for the upcoming shift
- Check on specific people or situations
- Personal equipment:
- Uniform and body armor
- Loaded duty weapon and reserve ammunition
- Handcuffs and extra pair
- Whistle, flashlight, and baton
- Incidental equipment:
- Book of citations
- Traffic codes
- Departmental manual
- Report forms
- Extra ammunition
- Small tool kit
- Chalk
- Tweezers
- Tape
- Plastic bags
- Vehicle check:
- Damage/defects
- Lights and emergency equipment
- Required equipment (first aid kit, fire extinguisher, shotgun combat loader)
- Contraband (under seats, between seat cushions)
Jurisdiction and Navigation
- Principle of north-by-northwest: even-numbered addresses on south or east side, odd-numbered on north or west side
- Importance of knowing the jurisdiction and navigating safely
- Daily crime bulletin review
- New wanted bulletins and hot sheets
- Officer briefing on changes in policy and procedure
Risk Assessment and Reaction
- Problem area: any person, object, or site that may produce a hazard
- Area of responsibility: exact location within a problem area where an attack could emanate
- Focus point: clear and present threat that must be immediately controlled
- Reaction to risk:
- Identify the threat
- Detect and control the threat
- Concentrate attention and energy on the focus point
Stress Management and Awareness
- Autogenic breathing: slow, deliberate inhaling and exhaling while visualizing warmth
- Awareness spectrum:
- Condition White: environmental unawareness
- Condition Yellow: relaxed but alert
- Condition Orange: alarm
- Condition Red: actual danger
- Condition Black: panic or misdirected frenzy
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