Answers
A
R
U
LA
C
O
D
, Selecting a location for a stop - ANS -somewhere safe/familiar with
-well lit, unless darkness is your ally
-avoid high risk areas
(hill, high crime, low visibility)
What information do you call in for a stop? - ANS -Reason for stop
A
-Location
-Vehicle description
-Plates
R
-# of occupants
Proper techniques to complete a basic traffic stop - ANS -Select location for stop
-Calling in stop information
U
-Notify violator
-Activate emergency lights, use siren if necessary
-Position patrol vehicle
LA
-Approach vehicle
Techniques for high risk traffic stops - ANS -notify dispatch
-attempt to get officers before attempting stop
-select location for stop
-activate emergency lights/siren
C
-position vehicle behind suspect vehicle
-exit squad car & position yourself @ rear of squad car
**remember TIME, DISTANCE COVER**
O
Define Criminal Profiling - ANS the reliance on a group of characteristics and behaviors
they believe to be associated with crime activity.
D
Define Racial Profiling - ANS discriminatory practice by law enforcement officials of
targeting individuals for suspicion of crime based on the individual's race, ethnicity, religion or
national origin.
What information do you need on a stop card? - ANS -Officer name and ID number
-Violator name, address, race and gender
-Reason for stop/violation
-Date, time, location of traffic stop, enforcement (warning, citation)
-Duration of traffic stop