Tactical Approch to A Residence

Daily police officers must respond to a residence for a call for service, many times for a burglary call or a domestic assault. Here are some reminders and tips to help keep you safe. The WicBury Crapper cares about you getting home to your family:

1) When approaching a residence watch the blinds for activity such as a person looking out at you.
2) When approaching look for cameras mounted around the residence,especially the entrances. Many times residences that deal in narcotics have these cameras.
3) Call out with the tag numbers in the driveway or roadway.
4) Do a visual scan of your environment while approaching.
5) Never stand directly in front of the door. Always try to stand on the side the door opens (if inward). If the door opens outward, stand on the side of the hinges.
6) Look for telltale signs of a problem (i.e. corner baggies on the ground, empty shell casings)
7) Be prepared for anything, anytime.
8) Don't park in the driveway or directly in front of the residence. Park several houses down and walk up.
9) Remember to turn on your portable when you exit the vehicle (if your vehicle is equipped with a mobile radio).
10) Remembers where your signal 13 button on your radio is at. Test it monthly by advising dispatch you are going to preform a test.