During an investigation of a robbery call, the first officer at the scene spots a vehicle with the engine running parked directly in front of the main doors. The driver is a possible 'lookout' wearing a ski mask. The officer notifies dispatch and other responding officers.
What should the officer do next?
A) The officer should arrest the driver, then immediately enter the store to arrest the robber.
B) The officer should stay out of sight and wait for the robber to exit, and then apprehend the robber.
C) The officer should attempt to enter the rear of the store in order to apprehend the robber in the store.
D) The officer should disengage from the scene and wait for the robber to drive away.
Question 2
An officer receives a call from dispatch informing him of a robbery in progress at a convenience store near a busy intersection in the middle of town. The officer proceeds to the scene without lights and siren so as not to alert the suspects that police are arriving. The officer arrives just south of the scene but remains out of sight of the store and notifies dispatch of his arrival. Soon thereafter, back up arrives and parks on the north side of the scene to cover the store from there.
Upon the approach to this robbery, where should the first officer on the scene be positioned?
A) Near the back to cover the rear exit
B) Near the front to cover the main doors
C) Near the most likely exit from the robbery scene
D) If possible, the roof is the objective in order to direct all other officers.