SGT TIM HEPNER KANSAS HIGHWAY PATROL TROOP AH

SGT TIM HEPNER KANSAS HIGHWAY PATROL TROOP A/H MOTOR CARRIER INSPECTION

OFFICER SAFETY

Video � http: //www. kmbc. com/news/24955373/detail. html � Wanted person Pursuit Vehicle on Fire Officer put unit in front Suspect fled Officer entered vehicle Vehicle exploded twice � � �

WHY ARE WE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT

WHY WE ARE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT HOPE NOT HOPEFULLY

STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS Killed in Line Of Duty Most CA-221 Least WY-3 Kansas 10 Last in 1995

Main Causes 1. Fatality 2. Fatality while in pursuit 3. Killed by suspects hand/Struck while on stop

DON’T LET THIS BE YOU

Distractions � � � � Radio Cell phone Blackberry Video Camera Mobile Date Unit Eating/Drinking Troubles at home After work events

Time For Duty � � � Dress ready for duty Focus on Work Distracted Sick Injured Higher Standard

Making the Stop � � � � Not on a curve or hill Not against guardrail/barrier Not in lane of traffic(rural roads) Not blocking driveway/intersection Lighting Room for vehicles to go around Neighborhood/Know where you are Position unit behind violator

Approach � Check number of occupants � Check mirror for traffic � Stay out of lane of traffic � Approach (either side) � Right hand print

During the Stop � � � � � TUNNEL VISION(be careful) Driver & Passenger behavior Nervous (must be a criminal) Watch your back(traffic & occupants) Side of door/front/rear Keep occupants in the vehicle Don’t place driver in patrol unit Run DL/Registration/VIN/NCIC Don’t stand between vehicles

During The Stop � Getting inside vehicle � On board computers � Search’s � Use Back Up � Video camera’s/mic on

After The Stop � Move vehicle back away from violator � Violator visibility to enter traffic � Distance for safety � Finish notes after violator leaves � Finish notes before leaving � Not while driving

Officer Safety At Home Face Book, My Space (any social internet Site) Your Account Spouse’s account Kid’s account Family account Business Cards/(who gets them) Strange people and vehicle in neighborhood Predators in your community �

Officer Safety At Home � � � Keeping weapons secured Families killed by service weapons Security Systems Keeping doors locked Windows closed curtains/blinds closed Out going mail to drop box/secured box

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