LEARNING NEED Peace officers must recognize situations involving high levels of risk in order to apply appropriate tactical actions during a vehicle pullover. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Demonstrate officer safety precautions that should be taken during any high-risk vehicle pullover Discuss appropriate actions for cover officers who are called to assist the primary officer during a high-risk vehicle pullover Demonstrate tactics for conducting a safe and effective high-risk vehicle pullover Discuss officer safety considerations when searching the target vehicle, including: Use of available cover officer(s) Types of objects sought and likely locations Potential hazards (e.g., needles, edged weapons, etc.) A systematic search process Interior Exterior LEARNING NEED officers must make appropriate safety and tactical adjustments when conducting pullovers involving vehicles other than passenger cars and pickup trucks. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Explain appropriate safety and tactical considerations when conducting vehicle pullovers involving: Vans, campers, and motor homes Motorcycles Buses and semi-trucks REQUIRED TESTS A scenario test that requires the student to demonstrate, by application, proficiency of a simulated vehicle pullover during the hours of darkness (as defined in Vehicle Code Section 280). At a minimum, the test shall evaluate the following competencies: Police Vehicle Operation The ability to operate a patrol vehicle in a safe and efficient – manner and to position the vehicle appropriate to the situation.
LEARNING NEED Peace officers must recognize situations involving high levels of risk in order to apply appropriate tactical actions during a vehicle pullover. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Demonstrate officer safety precautions that should be taken during any high-risk vehicle pullover Discuss appropriate actions for cover officers who are called to assist the primary officer during a high-risk vehicle pullover Demonstrate tactics for conducting a safe and effective high-risk vehicle pullover Discuss officer safety considerations when searching the target vehicle, including: Use of available cover officer(s) Types of objects sought and likely locations Potential hazards (e.g., needles, edged weapons, etc.) A systematic search process Interior Exterior LEARNING NEED officers must make appropriate safety and tactical adjustments when conducting pullovers involving vehicles other than passenger cars and pickup trucks. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Explain appropriate safety and tactical considerations when conducting vehicle pullovers involving: Vans, campers, and motor homes Motorcycles Buses and semi-trucks REQUIRED TESTS A scenario test that requires the student to demonstrate, by application, proficiency of a simulated vehicle pullover during the hours of darkness (as defined in Vehicle Code Section 280). At a minimum, the test shall evaluate the following competencies: Police Vehicle Operation – The ability to operate a patrol vehicle in a safe and efficient manner and to position the vehicle appropriate to the situation.
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