Suspect Tactics

 

The suspect tactics section is an in depth look at the trends and tactics used by criminals attempting to evade capture on foot. Suspects have learned a great deal over the years about law enforcement tactics. They are learning from their successes and failures. Much of this information comes from criminals themselves during post arrest debriefs.

 

Perimeter Containment

The second section of the class is about a proven technique to contain and capture suspects on the run, perimeter containment. Law enforcement officers are taught the basics of this technique with a concentrated discussion on communication during foot pursuits, responsibilities of responding units, perimeter management, supervisor’s responsibility, use of specialized units, decision making, and debriefing techniques.

Officer Down Debriefs

 

The final section of the class debriefs 5 “shots fired officer down” scenarios as they relate to perimeter containment. These real life situations vividly demonstrate the importance of containing an area for a suspect who just assaulted or murdered a law enforcement officer. Avoiding “tunnel vision” and “thinking outside the box” are both discussed at length. Successes and failures by officers responding to these critical incidents will be evaluated so we can all learn lessons to apply to future incidents.