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PTRL 2100.102 Off-duty response 1. stay abreast of new methods, studies, procedures,
practices, court decisions, and dynamic tactics
2. maintain a survival attitude at all times
Strategies to avoid "friendly fire"
Four Primary levels of law enforcement problems can encounter while off-duty
PTRL 2100.101 Off-duty response 1. Minor Situations-no intervention is required
2. Non-emergency situations-best handled by on duty-law enforcement
3. Emergency situations- best handled summoning on-duty law enforcement assistance
4. Immediate response situations-have to take action when off duty
What to know regarding unknown subjects
,PTRL 2100.103 Off-duty response 1. physically impaired-give a false sense of security
(can result in serious bodily injury or death)
2. emotionally disturbed person's-with out provocation can become a threat
3. members of extremist political groups- view law enforcement as a threat to their way of life
(can result in serious bodily injury or death)
Items recommended to be carried by off-duty officer
PTRL 2100.104 Off-duty response 1. weapon with extra magazine/ammunition
2. hand-cuffs
3. police identification and badge
4. Cell phone
,Note: defer to department policy
Off duty response and failure to have proper frame of mind
PTRL 2100.105 Off-duty response 1. Complacency
2. Intervening with out possessing needed equipment
3. failing to temper their sense of duty with sound judgment
4. when off-duty, style of dress may identify individual as law enforcement, alerting the criminal.
5. consider how to care DL and credit cards. a visible wallet badge can alert the criminal.
Officer responsibilities/ not agency's responsibilities for responding when off-duty
, PTRL 2100.106 Off-duty response 1. contact dispatch of circumstances and a description
of yourself.
2. attempt to control access points until identifiable law enforcement officers arrive
3. take up position where you can see responding officers
4. obey responding on-duty officer's commands.
Important things to remember when responding to situations off duty.
PTRL 2100.107 Off-duty response 1. have a survival state of mind
2. formulate a plan of action
summoning on-duty assistance, identify escape routes, find cover/concealment, protect family
members with you.
Philosophy and criteria of Patrol Interdiction Team (P.I.T)