NC BLET: PATROL TECHNIQUES EXAM
REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Replacing Ammunition - Answer-it is recommended that service ammo be replaced
every year or according to the manufacturer's recommendations
Color Code Awareness - Answer-Condition White- totally relaxed, non-aware, day
dreaming
Condition Yellow- Relaxed but alert
Condition Orange- Totally alert, planning strategy, focusing on threats
Condition Red- Full combat, autopilot, training kicks in
Condition Black- Injured, dead, frozen with fear
What condition should an officer not fall below while on duty? - Answer-Condition
Yellow
Vehicle Inspections - Answer-Before signing for and accepting a vehicle, individual
officers must thoroughly inspect the particular vehicle in question for any malfunctions,
deficiencies, damages, cleanliness, and operating condition. Abnormalities should be
documented on appropriate forms. Once you sign for a vehicle, you become
responsible for it.
Vehicle inspections: Weapons and contraband - Answer-Inspect the entire passenger
area for contraband and items misplaced by other officers
Vehicle inspections: deficiencies - Answer-if any deficiencies are detected, the officer
should identify and request that the appropriate repairs are made on departmental
forms following departmental guidelines
Verbal cues (6) - Answer-1. raspiness in voice
2. repeated phrases
3. profanity
4. depersonalization of officer
5. stops answering questions
6. uncooperative to cooperative
Advantages of Contact/Cover principles - Answer-1. Limit officer injuries
2. Limit suspect injuries
REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Replacing Ammunition - Answer-it is recommended that service ammo be replaced
every year or according to the manufacturer's recommendations
Color Code Awareness - Answer-Condition White- totally relaxed, non-aware, day
dreaming
Condition Yellow- Relaxed but alert
Condition Orange- Totally alert, planning strategy, focusing on threats
Condition Red- Full combat, autopilot, training kicks in
Condition Black- Injured, dead, frozen with fear
What condition should an officer not fall below while on duty? - Answer-Condition
Yellow
Vehicle Inspections - Answer-Before signing for and accepting a vehicle, individual
officers must thoroughly inspect the particular vehicle in question for any malfunctions,
deficiencies, damages, cleanliness, and operating condition. Abnormalities should be
documented on appropriate forms. Once you sign for a vehicle, you become
responsible for it.
Vehicle inspections: Weapons and contraband - Answer-Inspect the entire passenger
area for contraband and items misplaced by other officers
Vehicle inspections: deficiencies - Answer-if any deficiencies are detected, the officer
should identify and request that the appropriate repairs are made on departmental
forms following departmental guidelines
Verbal cues (6) - Answer-1. raspiness in voice
2. repeated phrases
3. profanity
4. depersonalization of officer
5. stops answering questions
6. uncooperative to cooperative
Advantages of Contact/Cover principles - Answer-1. Limit officer injuries
2. Limit suspect injuries
