Motor Vehicle Stops

Question 1

Routine Stop (CIW SCAR):

Answer 1

1. CONTACT – Vehicle under notice.
2. ISOLATION – Tactical advantage.
3. WARNING – Signal using police vehicle’s lights.
4. STOP – 1m offset from VOI, 6m rear from VOI.
5. CHECK – Check for movement in VOI including doors, boot, etc.
6. ACTION / APPROACH – Report location & details.
7. RESOLUTION – Arrest, TIN, etc.

Question 2

Armed and Dangerous Stop (CIW SCAR):
1. CONTACT – Vehicle/occupants identified as armed and dangerous.
2. ISOLATION – Tactical advantage.
3. WARNING – Signal using police vehicle’s lights and sirens.
4. STOP – Directly behind with 12 meters between the two
vehicles. (where possible stop should not be made until backup available).
5. CHECK – Check for movement in VOI including doors, boot, etc.
6. ACTION / APPROACH – One officer to issue verbal commands/directions. Ensure commands clear and concise
and one command given at a time.

Answer 2

• Direct offenders to place hands on heads, maintain control of all occupants at all times.
• Engine to be stopped and keys placed on roof if available (e.g.; may be stolen vehicle)
• Driver to exit first, hands in air facing away from police.
Instruct to turn full circle, allowing for visual search for
weapons etc. Direct driver to walk backwards towards
police vehicle, stop at front of police vehicles, kneel down
with hands on head, backup officer searches and handcuffs driver.
• Continue with remaining offenders, rear seat passengers last and all out drivers side (offside door).
7. RESOLUTION – Arrest, TIN, etc. Do not become apathetic