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Vehicle Stops
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1
When issuing a USDCVN, explain to the driver...
They may plead not guilty and request a court date
Request the driver sign the bottom of the USDCVN
They may plead guilty and pay the fine through the mail
Provide the yellow copy and envelope to the driver
2
VA Police patrol vehicles will not be used
In any manner which endangers pedestrians or property
In “hot pursuit”
To push, tow, or jump-start disable vehicles
Use overhead emergency lights or sirens off VA property
3
The transporting officer shall always search a prisoner before placing them into a vehicle
True
False
4
If possible, select an area to conduct a vehicle stop based on....
Lighting is better (if making a night stop)
Dispatcher can direct video surveillance resources at the vehicle stop
Advantageous to the officer
Space where oncoming traffic is reduced
5
Statistically, it is more dangerous to conduct a vehicle stop as a single officer
False
Maybe
Depends
True
6
By offsetting your patrol vehicle by placing the center of your vehicle in line with the left (driver’s side) wheel
Looks so cool
Allows for some protection from passing traffic as you approach the vehicle
Allows for better use of directional spotlights
Obstructs the view of passing motorists or onlookers
7
Once the driver has merged safely onto the roadway, advise dispatch you have completed the vehicle stop
False
True
8
A high risk (felony) vehicle stop is determined by
Operator is involved in an "at risk" situation
The vehicle is stolen
The operator is wanted or believed to be dangerous to police
The vehicle has been involved in criminal activity
9
The military version of the phonetic alphabet is the one VA Police should use
True
False
10
The Federal Law Enforcement version of 10 codes is authorized for VA Police
False
True
If the VA Police Chief authorizes it
In emergency situations
11
Enforcing traffic laws on VA property is important to.....
Protect the many elderly patients who move slowly
Protect those with disabilities using wheelchairs/motorized wheelchairs
Contribute to a safe and orderly environment for everyone
Enforce the labor union agreement
12
When initiating a vehicle stop, Dispatch should be notified of.....
Vehicle description (plate, make, model, color, year, damage, etc)
Location
Number of occupants (if known), gender, race, etc
Reason for stop
13
Considerations for making a high risk vehicle stop include...
The necessary personnel to conduct a high risk vehicle stop effectively
Number of occupants in the vehicle
Can you maintain a tactical advantage
The necessary personnel to conduct a physical arrest safely
14
When making initial contact with the driver.....
Politely request a driver’s license and the vehicle’s registration
Make your introduction using Personal Communication techniques
Remain positioned behind the suspect vehicle’s B-pillar
Request the driver keep his/her hands on the steering wheel & in your view
15
Having a backup officer while conducting a vehicle stop
Ability to control the offender increases
Provides another witness to the events of the incident
Lessens the likelihood of assault on the officer
Lessens the chances of the offender being injured
16
You may complete the process of issuing a citation from...
Driver's seat of the patrol vehicle
Wherever you feel safe
Passenger seat of the patrol vehicle
Trunk area of the patrol vehicle
17
When making a physical approach of the suspect vehicle, lookout for
Reaching into another seat or under a seat
Physically turns towards you in an attempt to determine your location
Conceals his/her hands
Adjusts mirrors to deflect lighting and to determine your location
18
The purpose for traffic laws & issuing traffic violations is to discourage drivers from endangering themselves & others
True
False
19
When interacting with the driver, take a position slightly behind the driver using the cover of the vehicle’s B-pillar
False
True
20
Officers shall not hog-tie suspects or transport prisoners who are restrained in a prone position (positional asphyxia)
True
False
21
Requesting the data prior to initiating the vehicle stop may provide you with crucial knowledge such as
If the owner is current on vehicle loan payments
Name of the registered owner
Validity of the vehicle registration
If the registered owner is wanted
22
Officers should ask apparently sick prisoners if they desire medical assistance
False
True
23
Statistics indicate the most dangerous time for an officer to conduct a vehicle stop is
Between nurse shift change
At the beginning of their shift
Between the hours of 0001 hrs and 1200 hrs
Between the hours of 1201 hrs and 2400 hrs
24
Notify Dispatch of initial approach but not re-approach
True
False
25
If making an arrest during a vehicle stop, place the suspect in handcuffs ensuring...
Suspect’s hands placed in back
Handcuffs checked for tightness
Handcuffs double locked
Palms facing outward
