SGT TIM HEPNER KANSAS HIGHWAY PATROL TROOP A/H MOTOR CARRIER INSPECTION

  Wanted person  Pursuit  Vehicle on Fire  Officer put unit in front  Suspect fled  Officer entered vehicle  Vehicle exploded twice

HOPE NOT HOPEFULLY

Most CA-221 Least WY-3 Kansas 10 Last in 1995

1. Fatality 2. Fatality while in pursuit 3. Killed by suspects hand/Struck while on stop

 Radio  Cell phone  Blackberry  Video Camera  Mobile Date Unit  Eating/Drinking  Troubles at home  After work events

 Dress ready for duty  Focus on Work  Distracted  Sick  Injured  Higher Standard

 Not on a curve or hill  Not against guardrail/barrier  Not in lane of traffic(rural roads)  Not blocking driveway/intersection  Lighting  Room for vehicles to go around  Neighborhood/Know where you are  Position unit behind violator

 Check number of occupants  Check mirror for traffic  Stay out of lane of traffic  Approach (either side)  Right hand print

 TUNNEL VISION(be careful)  Driver & Passenger behavior  Nervous (must be a criminal)  Watch your back(traffic & occupants)  Side of door/front/rear  Keep occupants in the vehicle  Don’t place driver in patrol unit  Run DL/Registration/VIN/NCIC  Don’t stand between vehicles

 Getting inside vehicle  On board computers  Search’s  Use Back Up  Video camera’s/mic on

 Move vehicle back away from violator  Violator visibility to enter traffic  Distance for safety  Finish notes after violator leaves  Finish notes before leaving  Not while driving

 Face Book, My Space (any social internet Site) Your Account Spouse’s account Kid’s account Family account Business Cards/(who gets them) Strange people and vehicle in neighborhood Predators in your community

 Keeping weapons secured  Families killed by service weapons  Security Systems  Keeping doors locked  Windows closed curtains/blinds closed  Out going mail to drop box/secured box