If the subject is a known or suspected criminal, it may be advisable to
approach with your weapons drawn. If so, keep them out of his reach. At the
same time, take precautions to avoid assault actions by the subject.
c. Approach to a Group. When approaching a group to make an apprehension,
be careful that they cannot gain the advantage. You and your assistant should
be separated enough to act freely. However, such separation should not be so
much that subjects can come between you. Avoid questioning persons while in a
group; single out those who need to be questioned and do so apart from the
group.
Sometimes one or more of the group is to be apprehended.
At those
times, ensure that you have enough support to overcome or prevent resistance.
d. Approach to a Building. In nearing the scene of an incident that has
occurred in a building, dwelling or similar structure, consider three
conditions. Do you have the authority to make an entry? Are innocent persons
also occupying the premises? What precautions are required to avoid injuring
them if firearms are needed?
(1) Note all entrances and exits and best means to enter and leave.
(2) Determine the number and attitude of people in the building.
That
way you may anticipate and prepare for any hostile actions from them.
(3) If time permits, notify headquarters of the intent to enter the
building. Request any support considered advisable.
(4) Before entering a door, stand to one side for protection in case the
subject fires.
(5) After entering, keep within supporting distance of the other
investigator(s). While one investigates the incident, the other(s) remain(s)
watchful and alert, prepared to give immediate aid.
e. Approach of a Vehicle.
Ideally, when the subjects' vehicle must be
stopped, it should be pulled to the side of the road.
The investigators'
vehicle should be parked about 3 feet to the rear, and offset about 2 feet to
the left (see Figure 5-1).
Both investigators should dismount and remain
momentarily behind the open doors. They should do so to observe the subjects'
actions. The investigator on the left side then moves forward to the left rear
side of the subjects' vehicle. There he can observe their actions {through the
side rear window. From that spot he orders the subjects out of the vehicle,
one at a time, by the right hand door(s). The other investigator remains in
place behind the protection of the sedan's door.
He covers the subjects as
they emerge. Consideration must be given to having the subjects dismount their
vehicle away from the flow of traffic. Sometimes subjects' vehicle must be run
off the road.
This will leave your sedan angled in front of the subjects'
vehicle. You must maintain a safe position, using the front or rear of your
sedan for protection. Do so as you order the subjects from their vehicle.
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