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II.F.1. Inspect and place a patrol vehicle into service at the beginning of a shift.
Assessment Strategies
perform an inspection of the patrol vehicle
conducts patrol vehicle's drive preparation steps
Criteria
inspect the tires, exterior, trunk, and passenger compartment of the vehicle
identify any and all deficiencies in the vehicle and make arrangements to have these deficiencies corrected
adjust the seat, steering wheel, and mirrors to the appropriate setting every time they drive a patrol vehicle
buckle the safety harness every time they drive a patrol vehicle
secure their squad box every time they drive a patrol vehicle
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II.F.2. Apply proper driving strategies and techniques for basic patrol operation of a vehicle.
Assessment Strategies
steering, backing, cornering, and braking a patrol vehicle
Criteria
perform the Forward Serpentine exercise
perform the Reverse Serpentine exercise
perform the Straight-line Backing exercise
perform the Evasive Maneuver exercise
perform the Braking exercise
perform the Parking Maneuver exercise
perform the Y-Turn Maneuver exercise
perform the Cornering Maneuver exercise
maintain the required speed throughout the driving course
use the correct hand position designated for each exercise
have controlled acceleration and deceleration throughout the driving course
use the brakes efficiently and effectively throughout the driving course
do not hit any cones on the driving course
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II.F.3. Describe the legal and policy considerations surrounding law enforcement driving, including normal patrol operation, emergency response, and pursuit driving.
Assessment Strategies
participate in discussion on legal and policy considerations considering law enforcement driving
Criteria
distinguish among the various types of law enforcement driving (normal patrol operation, emergency response, pursuit)
identify the laws related to emergency response driving
identify the policy issues that relate to emergency response driving
identify the requirements that must be met for a silent emergency response
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II.F.4. Describe safety factors and vehicle dynamics involved in emergency driving, and apply proper emergency driving techniques.
Assessment Strategies
using emergency driving techniques in a patrol vehicle in a controlled environment
Criteria
drive through the mandatory driving exercises demonstrating appropriate steering, backing, cornering and braking during each exercise
assume the proper driving position
use proper braking/acceleration methods
maintain steering control throughout the driving course
negotiate the driving course smoothly (stay on the designated course)
demonstrate proper decision-making on the driving course
do not hit any cones on the driving course
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II.F.5. Identify the legal, policy, and safety considerations in initiating, conducting, and terminating pursuits, including options to stop subject vehicles.
Assessment Strategies
discussion on the legal and policy considerations surrounding pursuit driving
discussion on various types of induce-to-stop and force-to-stop methods
simulated vehicle pursuit and emergency response situations
Criteria
identify the legal issues related to pursuits
identify the policy issues related to pursuits
identify the conditions that warrant termination of a pursuit
identify the legal and policy issues related to induce-to-stop and force-to-stop methods
identify and describe when induce-to-stop and force-to-stop methods would be appropriate
describe how to implement induce-to-stop and force-to-stop methods
perform simulated vehicle pursuits and emergency response driving on a driving range
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II.U.1. Identify the legal basis for conducting and limits to a search of the vehicle
Assessment Strategies
observe the search of a vehicle and identifyy areas of a vehicle that are allowed to be searched without a warrant
Criteria
identify the areas of a vehicle that are allowed to be searched without a warrant
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II.U.2. Conduct an appropriate threat assessment prior to and during a vehicle contact.
Assessment Strategies
conduct a threat assessment
Criteria
conduct a tactical evaluation, and articulate any relevant threat assessment opportunity factors in regard to any or all of the following: subject behavior factors, factors related to the type or nature of vehicle(s) involved, and environmental concern factors
articulate factors as to whether or not it seems possible to control the situation at the moment, including identification of the type of contact
articulate basic elements of a tactical plan, including the location of the stop, approach options, and escalation/disengagement options
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II.U.3. Demonstrate the proper procedures for making a high-risk vehicle contact
Assessment Strategies
perform a high-risk vehicle contact in a in a simulated environment (mandatory performance assessment tasks – see Summative Assessment below)
participate in drills dealing with uncooperative subjects (imminent threat, barricaded subject(s) or non-compliant subjects, subject movement (flanking) at 45 degrees, fleeing subjects, and resistance during handcuffing.
Criteria
follow proper approach (pre-stop) considerations
radio in location of contact to dispatcher
observe pre-stop considerations
initiate contact
position the squad properly
communicate with the dispatcher and other required units
make appropriate approach/non-approach decision (determine what type of contact should be made based on threat assessment)
exit the vehicle, if safe to do so, and continue to assess threat
position themselves properly
make contact with the subject(s) properly
control the subject(s) through justifiable levels of force
initiate follow-thru procedures, as necessary and appropriate
complete paperwork appropriately