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PATROL TECHNIQUES EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
What are the five phases of a traffic stop? - ANS 1. Preparation Phase
2. Patrolling Phase
3. Stopping phase
4. contact phase
5. Closing phase
How do we describe what we do? (E.O.I.D) - ANS Enforce laws
Obtain compliance
Investigate collisions
Direct traffic
How do we gain compliance? (VWIA) - ANS Verbal warning
written warnings
issue infractions
arrest
True or False: there are two categories of traffic stops? - ANS True
What are the two categories of traffic stops? - ANS Violator stops and high risk stops
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Who do we come into contact with? - ANS Innocent motorists
fugitives
criminals
impaired
mentally ill
What are the three cornerstones to the preparation phase? - ANS Physical conditioning,
mental conditioning, and a tactical mindset
What are the two parts in the patrolling phase? - ANS Moving and stationary
What should we be doing in moving patrol to avoid danger? - ANS Look ahead 1000-2000
feet
look in mirrors every 2-5 seconds
Night vision with high beams look at left front tire
avoid the inside lane
reposition on multi lane roadway (patrol at speed limit)
What should we do to stay safe in stationary patrol? - ANS Choose a safe location
be in a position that can be seen in two or more directions
Pick a location that allows for a fast and safe entry to main roadway
vehicle positioning acts as strong deterrent
Stopping phase considerations include: - ANS Your safety
safety of your backup units
safety of the violator
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PATROL TECHNIQUES EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
What are the five phases of a traffic stop? - ANS 1. Preparation Phase
2. Patrolling Phase
3. Stopping phase
4. contact phase
5. Closing phase
How do we describe what we do? (E.O.I.D) - ANS Enforce laws
Obtain compliance
Investigate collisions
Direct traffic
How do we gain compliance? (VWIA) - ANS Verbal warning
written warnings
issue infractions
arrest
True or False: there are two categories of traffic stops? - ANS True
What are the two categories of traffic stops? - ANS Violator stops and high risk stops
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Who do we come into contact with? - ANS Innocent motorists
fugitives
criminals
impaired
mentally ill
What are the three cornerstones to the preparation phase? - ANS Physical conditioning,
mental conditioning, and a tactical mindset
What are the two parts in the patrolling phase? - ANS Moving and stationary
What should we be doing in moving patrol to avoid danger? - ANS Look ahead 1000-2000
feet
look in mirrors every 2-5 seconds
Night vision with high beams look at left front tire
avoid the inside lane
reposition on multi lane roadway (patrol at speed limit)
What should we do to stay safe in stationary patrol? - ANS Choose a safe location
be in a position that can be seen in two or more directions
Pick a location that allows for a fast and safe entry to main roadway
vehicle positioning acts as strong deterrent
Stopping phase considerations include: - ANS Your safety
safety of your backup units
safety of the violator
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