OPOTA SPO Unit 8 Exam Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct

OPOTA SPO Unit 8 Exam Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct Identify the eight action zones through which an officer moves during a walk-up approach to a suspect's vehicle. - ANSWER 1. The officer is still inside the cruiser moving or parked 2. The officer has exited the cruiser with the cruiser door opened or closed 3. The officer is beside the cruiser hood 4. The officer is in the open space between the bumpers of the suspect's vehicle and the cruiser 5. The officer is beside the trunk area of the suspect's vehicle 6. The officer is at the "suspect contact position," directly behind the trailing edge of the driver's side door 7. The officer is ahead of the driver's side door 8. The officer is approaching from the right side ACTION ZONE: The officer is still inside the cruiser with the cruiser moving or parked. - ANSWER Consider placing vehicle in reverse and backing away quickly Move low in seat using engine block as cover Thrust weapon hip side up Draw Fire, if necessary through the windshield glass or to the left side of the driver side "A" pillar if the door has been opened ACTION ZONE: The officer has exited the cruiser with the cruiser door opened or closed. - ANSWER Move low to a position behind the driver door Draw Fire, if necessary using "apex" created by door frame and "A" pillar ACTION ZONE: The officer is beside the cruiser hood. - ANSWER Move either across the front of the cruiser towards the passenger side of the car seeking cover or retreat behind the driver door Draw Fire, if necessary from either position of cover Officer may choose to fire while moving, if the situation dictates ACTION ZONE: The officer is in the open space between the bumpers of the suspect's vehicle and the cruiser. - ANSWER Move to low cover/concealment between vehicles Draw Fire, if necessary ACTION ZONE: The officer is beside the trunk area of the suspect's vehicle. - ANSWER Move to low cover/concealment between vehicles Draw Fire, if necessary ACTION ZONE: The officer is at the "suspect contact position," directly behind the trailing edge of the driver's side door. - ANSWER Attack suspect's weapon and control muzzle Draw Fire, if necessary ACTION ZONE: The officer is ahead of the driver's side door (i.e., PA left-side position). - ANSWER If possible, move onto hood area Draw Fire, if necessary ACTION ZONE: The officer is approaching from the right side. - ANSWER Move to low cover/concealment Draw Fire, if necessary Identify the four steps to consider in order to react to the suspect's actions. - ANSWER 1. PERCEIVE the threat 2. EVALUATE intention and available delivery system 3. DECIDE on an appropriate tactical response 4. ACT or respond to the threat Identify three initial things to control in high-risk vehicle stops. - ANSWER 1. Keys 2. Hands 3. Eyes Identify the most important rule for high-risk vehicle stops. - ANSWER To maintain cover and concealment. Demonstrate the procedure for high-risk vehicle stops. - ANSWER 1. Initiate High-Risk vehicle stop 2. Position cruisers for High-Risk vehicle stops 3. Fulfill assigned area of responsibility 4. Maintain control of all occupants 5. Control exit of Suspect #1 6. Handcuff, search and secure Suspect #1 for transport 7. Control exit of Suspect #2 8. Handcuff, search and secure Suspect #2 for transport 9. Clearing the suspect vehicle Identify actions a responding officer should consider while en route to a crime in progress. - ANSWER - Be on alert for anyone and anything that appears to be out of the ordinary for the area - If possible, record license plate numbers of the vehicles leaving the scene or driving around the area - Do not park directly in front of the location unless absolutely necessary Identify ways to maintain situational awareness while conducting searches. - ANSWER - If working alone, continually stop, look, and listen so you are aware of the environment - If working with others, have one person focused on the search and one focused on covering the search officer List factors an officer should consider when determining response to a call of a crime in progress. - ANSWER - Urgency of the situation - Safety of any victims who may be under attack - Time of day - Traffic conditions for responding units