If the Responding Office, Usually a Patrol Officer, Determines That

question 14

Multiple Choice

If the responding office, usually a patrol officer, determines that a tactical situation exists, then that officer should:

• A) Handle it on his or her own
• B) call for backup or for the assistance of specialized units
• C) Notify social services
• D) Write up a report of what is going on

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