Emergency Response and Building Search
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What percentage of an officer's time is related to crime according to a St. Louis Police Department study?

  • 15% (correct)
  • 5%
  • 25%
  • 50%

    • What should an officer do while responding to every call?

  • Approach the call with a relaxed attitude
  • Maintain a heightened sense of awareness (correct)
  • Commando crawl across the lawn
  • Operate with a lax attitude

    • What type of crimes are considered high-risk calls?

  • Misdemeanor cases and traffic stops
  • Felony assignments, especially those involving weapons (correct)
  • Burglary and larceny calls
  • All of the above

    • What should an officer do when approaching a call?

    <p>Form a mental picture of the area and work out the best route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect of officer safety?

    <p>Practicing officer safety each and every call</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an officer do when receiving a call?

    <p>Get updated information from dispatch and develop a plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect of coordinating the initial response?

    <p>Forming a plan with other responding units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of calls require the same basic functions and priorities in responding?

    <p>All criminal investigations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect of knowledge of patrol area?

    <p>Knowing the geographical location to ensure quick, safe response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect of responding to 'crimes in progress' calls?

    <p>Maintaining a heightened sense of awareness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you avoid when approaching a scene?

    <p>Using emergency lights and siren</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should you turn off your emergency lights and siren before arriving at the scene?

    <p>To avoid detection by the suspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when parking your patrol car at a scene?

    <p>Park 3 to 4 doors away from the target address</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when approaching a disturbance on foot?

    <p>Avoid using the street, sidewalks, and driveways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you provide to assisting officers responding to a scene?

    <p>Where you wish them to respond and your location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when approaching a suspect's location?

    <p>Stop, look, and listen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you consider when moving in on foot?

    <p>Available cover and concealment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when knocking on a door?

    <p>Stand off to one side of the door</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when dealing with a barricaded subject?

    <p>Do a quick assessment of the situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you avoid when driving to a scene?

    <p>Speeding to the scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of this section of the lesson plan?

    <p>Procedures for handling crimes in progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach to a building to be searched?

    <p>Through an exposed doorway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should a building search not be conducted by a lone officer?

    <p>Because of safety concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of 'containment' in building searches?

    <p>To prevent suspect escape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'quick peek' method used for?

    <p>To survey the interior of a room or building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a barricaded subject and an imminent danger situation?

    <p>Level of threat posed by the suspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for having an approach plan when conducting a building search?

    <p>To ensure officer safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'slicing the pie' technique used for?

    <p>To clear a blind corner in a hallway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration for officers when approaching a building to be searched?

    <p>To be aware of the 'ostrich effect' and other warning signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'fatal funnel' phenomenon?

    <p>The point of entry where officers are most vulnerable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for officers to stay close to their search partner during a building search?

    <p>To provide mutual support and protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do when executing their approach to a building to be searched?

    <p>Check for warning signs such as unusual odors or noises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a barricaded suspect and an imminent danger situation?

    <p>The level of urgency to respond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct procedure for responding to a barricade situation?

    <p>Contain the situation and preserve safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hierarchy of protection for officers?

    <p>Victims, innocent bystanders, officers, suspects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using the 'diagonal' method when entering a building?

    <p>To minimize exposure to potential threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for officers to pause and listen during a building search?

    <p>To avoid alerting suspects to their presence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do with their portable radios during a building search?

    <p>Turn them down or use an earpiece</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern when conducting patrols in low-light conditions?

    <p>Accurately describing perceived objects and events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should an officer avoid using artificial light during night patrol?

    <p>It can reveal the officer's location to potential adversaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of holding a flashlight above the head when entering a darkened building?

    <p>To avoid being targeted by a suspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'flash and move' technique used for?

    <p>To trigger a response prior to leaving a position of cover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should an officer use a spotlight during a traffic stop?

    <p>To observe the driver's actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using a flashlight during night patrol?

    <p>To illuminate the surrounding area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an officer do when approaching a darkened room?

    <p>Roll the flashlight across the doorway to illuminate the room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential to turn off unnecessary lights when approaching a scene?

    <p>To avoid silhouetting the officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial step in responding to a suspect in a building?

    <p>Get help</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if you confront the suspect during your approach?

    <p>Prepare to react with defensive and offensive tactics or by delivering a counterattack with deadly force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should you avoid searching a building alone?

    <p>Without a backup, your back becomes an attractive target for any suspect with a deadly weapon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does containment of the suspect(s) mean?

    <p>Covering all exit locations of the building to prevent the escape of the suspect(s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to have a communication system when searching a building?

    <p>So you can coordinate with other officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of the suspect inside the building?

    <p>They may be hidden, lying in wait to attack the entering officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do before entering a building to search for a suspect?

    <p>Make your approach as 'invisible' as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you check for during your approach to the building?

    <p>Ladders, ledges, fire escapes, boxes stacked under windows, broken windows or frames, and merchandise stacked outside doorways or on loading docks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary hazard an officer faces when searching a building for a suspect?

    <p>The suspect's ability to hide and lie in wait</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using the 'wrap-around' technique?

    <p>To gain a tactical advantage when entering a doorway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'quick peek' method used for?

    <p>To get a quick look around a corner before moving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended power level for a flashlight used in building searches?

    <p>20,000 candle power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a rope in building searches?

    <p>To open doors by looping them around doorknobs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using door wedges in building searches?

    <p>To keep doors ajar and alerting officers to danger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a mirror in building searches?

    <p>To see around corners without exposing the officer's body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using masking tape in building searches?

    <p>To mark doors that have already been checked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'cover-and-movement' tactic used for?

    <p>To provide one officer with cover while the other moves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should officers use a flashlight in a darkened room?

    <p>To provide a valuable search aid and stunning device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'slicing the pie' technique used for?

    <p>To move around a corner in a hallway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Emergency Response and Building Searches

    • Objectives of responding to emergency calls or crimes-in-progress:

      • Identify types of crimes-in-progress (e.g. robbery, burglary, assault)
      • Follow procedures for responding to crimes-in-progress (e.g. obtaining information, geographical location, emergency driving, approach)
      • Identify why a building search should not be conducted by a lone officer
      • Understand containment and approach plan prior to building search

    • Types of crimes-in-progress:

      • Robbery-in-progress
      • Burglary-in-progress
      • Assault-in-progress (including sexual assault)
      • Larceny-in-progress

    • Responding to criminal calls:

      • Prioritize responses based on risk level (high risk, low risk)
      • Perform basic functions (e.g. obtaining information, coordinating response, developing a plan)
      • Know geographical location and identify potential suspects and escape routes

    • Approaching a scene:

      • Avoid using emergency lights and siren
      • Turn down radio volume
      • Round corners without squealing tires
      • Turn off headlights and ease car door shut upon arrival
      • Notify communications upon arrival

    • Searching a building:

      • Never search a building alone
      • Establish a perimeter with two or more officers
      • Identify potential problem areas and areas of responsibility
      • Contain the suspect(s) and prevent escape
      • Develop an approach plan and communicate with other officers
      • Use cover and concealment
      • Be aware of possible ambush locations

    • Containment:

      • Cover all exit locations of the building
      • Prevent escape of suspect(s)
      • Use safe distance and cover and concealment

    • Warning signs to check for when approaching a building:

      • Quick visual observations
      • Odors of narcotics or chemicals
      • Noises of suspects
      • Doors ajar or closed

    • Difference between barricaded subject and imminent danger situation:

      • Barricaded subject: non-compliant, possibly armed, and static
      • Imminent danger situation: suspect is causing harm or attempting to cause harm
      • Procedures for each:
        • Barricade situation: contain the structure and preserve safety
        • Imminent danger situation: take immediate action to stop harm

    • Hierarchy of protection:

      • Victims
      • Innocent bystanders
      • Officers
      • Suspects

    • Methods for entering a building through an exposed doorway:

      • Diagonal
      • Wrap-around

    • Tools used when searching a room or building:

      • Flashlight
      • Ropes
      • Wedges
      • Mirrors
      • Quick peek method
      • Slicing the pie technique### Utilizing Light Sources

    • A high-intensity flashlight can be an effective stunning device and valuable search aid, especially in interior spaces with limited visibility during daylight hours.

    • A low-powered light can aid an adversary, making it easier to target you.

    Flashlight Tactics

    • Hold the flashlight away from your body to avoid being targeted.
    • Use your weak hand to hold the flashlight, with your strong hand free for your weapon.
    • Use short periods of illumination to avoid being targeted.
    • Consider carrying the flashlight from an elevated position.

    Additional Tools for Search and Clear

    • A short piece of rope can be used to open doors by looping it around doorknobs or tying doors open or closed.
    • Door wedges can be used to keep doors ajar and alert you to danger if they have been disturbed.
    • A small, hand-held mirror can help you see around corners without exposing your body to gunfire.
    • Masking tape can be used to mark doors you have already checked, sealing them with a strip of tape across the opening crack.

    Cover-and-Movement Tactics

    • Use the "leap frog" tactic, where one officer moves at a time, while the other provides cover.
    • Watch out for your partner and expect them to watch out for you.

    Day vs. Night Patrol

    • Identify how the presence or absence of light may affect your perception of objects or events.
    • Limited or no light can affect your ability to accurately describe what you perceive.

    Improper Use of Light

    • Turn off unnecessary lights upon approaching a scene to avoid being silhouetted or revealing your location to a potential adversary.
    • Artificial lighting can destroy your "night vision".

    Flashlight Techniques

    • Hold the flashlight above your head when entering a darkened building to avoid being targeted.
    • Consider rolling the flashlight across the doorway to illuminate a darkened room before entering.
    • Use the "flash and move" technique to eliminate suspects and trigger a response prior to leaving a position of cover.

    Spotlight Techniques

    • During traffic stops, train your patrol car spotlight on the driver's side view mirror as you approach to temporarily blind the violator.

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    Learn about procedures for responding to emergency calls and crimes-in-progress, including pre-entry preparations, tactical entry, search techniques, and the impact of lighting. This lesson plan is designed for law enforcement officers.

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