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Originally Posted by Russ
Derek - if 2 unarmed cops (such as these officers) were on patrol and there were reports of shots fired in the next street or something close and their controllers knew they were there, what would their orders likely be?
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6 C's.
http://www.policeoracle.com/news/SIO...nts_37194.html
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Officers who attend should apply basic firearm tactics, known as the Six Cs.
1. Confirm as far as possible the location of the suspect and that firearms are involved without unnecessarily exposing yourself to danger.
2. Cover to be taken, if possible, behind substantial material. Brick walls are usually sufficient. Motor vehicle bodies or wooden fences do not stop bullets.
3. Contact your supervisors and convince them of the serious nature of the risk and call for suitable back-up.
4. Civilians should be directed to a place of safety. Be positive.
5. Colleagues should be prevented from coming into possible danger areas. Direct them positively.
6. Contain the situation as far as practicable. Try to maintain observations on the suspect, but place emphasis on safety.
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In short do not get involved unless its completely unavoidable.