Section 620. Pedestrian approach

The fire investigator shall:

1. Understand proper patrol techniques in approaching a pedestrian;

2. Identify those variables which must be considered when confronting a suspicious-appearing person who is on foot;

3. Identify why an investigator should approach pedestrian suspects on foot;

4. Identify the safest and most effective positions one or two investigators can take while interviewing;

5. Given a practical simulation exercise, demonstrate safe and effective tactics for approaching pedestrian suspects or suspects in a vehicle;

6. Identify reactions a field investigator should exhibit when encountering a plain clothes investigator in the field; and

7. Identify the hazards to an investigator when approaching a stopped vehicle on foot.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR310-01-3 § 3.38, eff. December 23, 1987.

Statutory Authority

§ 9.1-203 of the Code of Virginia.