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Agency policy regarding searching individuals of the opposite sex Correct Ans-Procedures
common in all agency policies may include, but are not limited to:
* Maintaining officer safety
* the availability and use of peace officers of the same sex
* acceptable search techniques
* how to avoid false claims of misconduct or sexual assault
Working as a team Correct Ans-there will be two peace officers available when conducting a
person search. Even so, both officers DO NOT actively take part in the searching.
Officer responsibilities (Searching Officer) Correct Ans-* be constantly alert
* maintain a position of advantage
* safeguard their weapons
*conduct the search systematically
* make sure the search is thorough
* search from the rear and never from the front
Officer responsibilities (Cover Officer) Correct Ans-* be constantly alert
* maintain a position of advantage
* safeguard their weapons
,* maintain constant observation of the overall situation; be aware of possible dangers and
potential interference
* exhibit command presence or professional demeanor toward subject being search
* protect the searching officer from possible interference by onlookers or associates of the
subject
Officer vulnerability Correct Ans-When using control holds and takedowns, peace officers
must be constantly aware that they are close to the subject and therefore vulnerable to attack.
Control Hold Correct Ans-The proper use of a control hold can help an officer gain control of
a subject using reasonable force:
* effectively control a subject
* guide a subject in a desired direction
* control a subject for searching
* control a subject while handcuffing
* prevent escape
Takedown Techniques Correct Ans-Is a method for taking the subject to the ground so control
the subject and situation.
-The proper use of a takedown technique may help an officer:
* defuse a situation
* achieve greater control over a subject
* distract a subject
* control a situation
, * reduce the ability of the suspect to effectively attack, strike, or escape
Types of restraints Correct Ans-* handcuffs
* plastic flex cuffs
* leg restraint devices
* full body restraints
Handcuff Nomenclature Correct Ans-Peace officers must be familiar with the parts of the
handcuff.
Locking Mechanisms:
* Key
* *Double Lock
* Key Lock
Restraining Bars:
* Double Bar
* Single Bar
Use of seat belts Correct Ans-prisoners should be seated in an upright position and wear seat
belts during transportation. Seat belts help restrain the prisoner and increase the safety of the
prisoner in case of an accident.
Observation of prisoner during transport Correct Ans-When transporting a prisoner:
* assume that any prisoner is an escape risk and a threat to peace officer safety