APPROACH MODULE PATAMO

JOÃO PESSOA–PB
2022
 SECRETARIAT OF SECURITY AND SOCIAL DEFENSE
MILITARY POLICE OF PARAIBA
SPECIAL OPERATIONS BATTALION
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Approach Module
PATAMO

JOÃO PESSOA–PB
1st Edition - 2022

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 SUMMARY

1 POLICE APPROACH ................................................................................4

2 CONSTITUTIVE PRINCIPLES OF THE PATAMO APPROACH........................5
2.1 APPROXIMATIONO ...............................................................................................5
2.2 SEARCH .............................................................................................................7
2.3 CONCLUSION: ..................................................................................................8
3 TEAM COMPOSITION OF PATAMO......................................................9
3.1 POLICE OFFICER 01 (TEAM COMMANDER) ...................................................9
3.2 POLICE OFFICER 02 (DRIVER)) ..........................................................................10

3.3 POLICE 03 (PATROLLER)......................................................................12

3.4 POLICE OFFICER 04 (PATROLLER).....................................................13
3.5 POLICE 05 (TRAINEE / OBSERVER) .............................................14
4 APPROACH A TARGET LOCATEDO .15
4.1 APPROACHING PASSERSBY .................................................................16
4.2 APPROACH TO PASSENGER VEHICLES ...................................................20
4.3 Approach the motorcycleS................................................................30
4.4 APPROACH TO THE PATHO .........................................................................35
4.5 APPROACH TO BUS ..............................................................................41
4.6 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS IN APPROACHES .........................................45
5 APPROACH TO UNLOCATED TARGETO ................................................47
5.1 POLICE PATROL....................................................................................48
5.1.1 Composition from the Patrol.................................................................................49
5.2 APPROACH THE BUILDINGS .50
5.2.1 Aspects legal...............................................................................................51
5.2.2 Inputs tactics ..............................................................................................52
5.2.3 Passage from the patrol through windows .................................................................58
5.2.4 Passage from the patrol by stairs ...............................................................59
5.2.5 Disposal from the team inside the building ....................................................60
5.2.6 Functions during the approach to the buildingss ....................................................61
5.2.7 Magazine in the roomo .........................................................................................62
5.2.8 Types of the sweep......................................................................................62
6 USE OF HANDCUFFSS .......................................................................................64

6.1 LEGAL ASPECTS OF THE USE OF HANDCUFFSS ...............................................65

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6.2 P BINDINGÉ .....................................................................................67
6.3 Lying Restraint ................................................................................72
6.4 CONDUCTING A SUSPECT..............................................................78
REFERÊNCIAS.........................................................................................................82

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1 POLICE APPROACH

The police approach is the ordered set of police actions to

approach one or more people, vehicles, or buildings, using
procedures that ensure the safety of the police officer, those being approached and
third parties, observing legality and promoting the human rights of citizens.
In this way, it aims to address the demands of visible policing, such as:
• INVESTIGATION: It is the act of investigating suspicious behavior
or inappropriate, to examine the environment and those involved in a service of
occurrence, or to verify unusual arrangement of objects and installations;
• GUIDANCE: It is the act of preventing the occurrence of crimes.
through informing the citizen about the security measures that should be taken
to take
• WARNING: it is any act of questioning the citizen found
in inappropriate behavior, seeking a change in attitude in order to avoid the
commitment of a misdemeanor or crime;
• ASSISTANCE: it is all aid provided to the public, occasional and
not mandatory, which although does not constitute a legal duty, has repercussions

favorably for the Corporation

• AUTHORIZATION: It is the written record of the Police Officer's participation.

Military in occurrence, depicting essential aspects, for legal and statistical purposes,
usually done on a form or ticket;
• IMPRISONMENT: it is the act of depriving someone of their freedom, found in

in the act of committing a crime or by court order.

The legal support of the approach is the 'POLICE POWER', defined
in Article 78 of the National Tax Code as: "(...) activity of the administration
public that, limiting or disciplining rights, interests or freedom, regulates the
practice of action or abstention from fact, due to public interest concerning the
security, hygiene, order, customs, discipline of production and
market, to the exercise of economic activities dependent on concession or
authorization from the public authority, to public tranquility or respect for property and
to individual or collective rights." Therefore, it is the ability of the State to
Administration, to intervene in the exercise of individual freedoms and rights by limiting
aiming to ensure the collective interest.

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In accordance with articles 240, § 2°, and 244 of the Code of Criminal Procedure

penal, the personal magazine does not depend on a warrant when facing the
founded suspicion that the individual is carrying narcotic substance, firearm of
fire or instruments that will be used in the practice of crimes.
In this way, personal searches are only authorized in the presence of
well-founded reasons that the suspect is in possession of some illicit object.
The 'well-founded suspicion' provided for in art. 244 of the CPP cannot be based on

in purely subjective parameters, requiring concrete elements that indicate the

need for the review, in light of the constraints it causes.
There are no labels or stereotypes that motivate an approach,
because offenders can exhibit all types of characteristics. It is up to the military to
evaluation of suspicion, taking into account the variables of the situation (time, place
from the approach, climate, characteristics of the region, behavior of the citizen, facts
occurred, among others).
Therefore, the action of approaching a person is an administrative act,
discretionary, self-executing, and coercive. It means that the military police officer is the
personification of the State, which offers him the power of choice, framed in
objective and subjective aspects, to act without the need for a court order
generating obligations for the approached person, regardless of consent.

2 CONSTITUTIVE PRINCIPLES OF THE PATAMO APPROACH

2.1 APPROACH

The police approach begins with the team's approach to

direction to a person or group of people (on foot, in vehicles, or in buildings)
that, for some reason, is suspicious behavior, reports from the public, triggering
through CIOP or team initiative, it should be investigated. The unpredictability of
the behavior of an approached individual makes this phase critical and sensitive,
requiring total alertness from the police officers in order to avoid mistakes due to negligence or

incompetence. Aiming to minimize risks, the following principles of the approach

must be employed:
1) SECURITY: The squad commander must check if the
the police force is numerically superior to the individuals to be approached and if the

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The local for the approach does not pose a danger to the physical integrity of the police officers.

SURPRISE: Act or effect of surprising. The element of surprise

it can be of great help, as it reduces the possibility of an action by
part of those addressed.
3) SPEED: This principle is linked to surprise. Once taken
decision to approach, the police must carry it out as quickly as possible in order
to take advantage of the element of surprise. A quick action helps to deter
possible resistances. The principle of speed, within police progression, aims
make it impossible for the person being approached to react.

4) ENERGETIC OR VIGOROUS ACTION: It is the way one behaves.

the military police officer throughout the approach, demonstrating his negotiation power
and persuasion. It must be present both in verbalization and in personal search.
It should not be confused with violence or brutality; it is the use of force.
necessary to contain and immobilize a violent person or one who wants to escape.
5) CONTROL UNIT: In the approach, just like in others
police actions, it is necessary that there is an element responsible for coordination
from the team. Its role is to define functions and establish contacts with the target of
approach, that is, only one police officer communicates, as when carrying out a
approach, certain verbal commands must be issued aiming for understanding
on the part of the person approached. When only the Commander issues the orders, this denotes

a high degree of organization on the part of that service garrison. In this way,
maintaining the unit of command, it will be much easier for the approached person to understand

and obey the commands.

6) SIMPLICITY: The orders given to those approached must be
short and clear, avoiding difficult to understand words, as well as they should not be
adopted stances by the police that generate reactions from those approached, that is, making
with which they move from a cooperative/positive situation to the situation
non-cooperative/negative.
7) CONTROL: Maintain total control over those approached from the beginning
at the end of the approach.

Obeying the principles listed above, the risks to integrity

the police officers will be minimized. Additionally, other technical factors must be
observed since each approach has its particularities and the dynamism of
ostensive policing requires the commander to observe these variables. These

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technical factors relate to how the approach will be carried out

depend on the need. For example: use of a short or long firearm; the type of
movement (tactical walking, crawling or sprinting); overcoming obstacles;
use of flashlights; use of IMPO's; etc. Despite all these variables and
regardless of how it will be carried out, the approach should always follow the
fundamental principles.

2.2 SEARCH

The moment of the search occurs as soon as the approach is made.

it is made concrete, soon after the commander verbalizes and makes it clear that the search will take place

people and, if applicable, also the transportation or the construction. Likewise, it is

a very critical phase, as it is still unclear what the suspects may be
carrying or whether there will be some type of reaction, therefore, safety must be
maintain at maximum alert, just like the approach phase.
The personal search is divided into three phases:

a) The first phase, called preliminary search, is the one in which the
police aim to locate weapons and objects that are with the body of the individual and that
they can be used to threaten your life or that of others. At this stage, the
the individual is positioned with their hands on their own head, facing away from the
police officer, legs spread apart, looking forward, fingers intertwined at the nape of the neck, in a way

to minimize the chances of any reaction, submitting to a

quick inquiry.
b) In the second phase, the individual will be positioned facing
police officer, with hands behind his back, allowing a conversation. After having been

ruled out the possibility of the existence of weapons or objects that could offer
risk to the police officer, such as knives and stilettos, a detailed search will be conducted,

aiming at locating any object that may characterize the occurrence of a

illicit, such as narcotic substances, objects that assist in the practice of illicit activities or

that are of questionable origin, false documents, counterfeit money, cards or

cloned checks, etc. For this, the individual's pockets, wallet, are checked.
socks, shoes, and even bandages and dressings present on the suspect's body. It is
at this moment that tattoos, marks originating from are also checked
gunshot wounds, scars, and the like that may serve as elements

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indicators of the approached person's past life.

c) Finally, the third phase, called meticulous, must be carried out
in an isolated environment, usually in the presence of a witness, in which it will be
remove all the individual's clothing, if necessary.
Normally, during the patrol, the first and
second phase of the personal search, however, if there are vehement elements of the

the individual's participation in a criminal act, the third phase will necessarily be
carried out.
The vehicle search can be carried out on any type of vehicle and
The objective is to locate possible illegal objects or to verify their authenticity.
the legality. It is important for the police officer to check all of its compartments,
as well as possible 'false funds', chassis numbers, engine or any other
possible alteration that raises suspicion.

2.3 CONCLUSION:

The closure can occur in three ways:

1) RELEASE AFTER NO ILLEGALITY FOUND:

In this case, verifying that it is a person who is not

committing no unlawful act and was subjected to LEGAL constraint of the
police approach, an excellent opportunity arises for the police unit
to win over a friendly citizen. To do this, the police must be accommodating in
answering the questions related to the motivation of the approach, leaving
the citizen aware of the facts and that this procedure occurs with the aim of the good of
collectivity and the guarantee of Public Order. It is at this moment that technical performance
the respectful behavior of the garrison enables the creation of an understanding between the PM and the

society, strengthening a positive and indeed protective image.

2) TRANSPORT TO THE POLICE STATION AFTER CONFIRMATION OF

ILLEGALITY:

In this case, the police must take legal measures.

prescribed by current legislation depending on the type of unlawful act committed by
person approached. The principle of exemption should prevail and the police should not
fazer juízo de valor, limitando-se à condução da pessoa infratora à autoridade
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competent police officer. In addition, the maximum amount of possible evidence must be collected

avoiding an arrest with few elements of immediate offense configuration.

3) COMPARISON BY EMPLOYMENT OF FORCE:

The force should be applied moderately, proportionally to

severity of the identified violation and with strictly necessary intensity for
achievement of the objective that must be reached. (SENASP, 2009, P. 54). It consists of
appropriate selection of force options by the police in response to the level of
submission of the suspected or infringing individual to be controlled.
The national secretariat of public security provides a basic model.
of the progressive use of force, with levels based on the intensity of the behavior
of the aggressor, according to the following sequence: physical presence, verbalization, control

contact, physical control, non-lethal defensive tactics, and lethal force.

It is important to emphasize that, for the specific case of the police action, the

police power allows the use of force, being necessarily covered by

legality, necessity, proportionality and convenience in action.

3 TEAM COMPOSITION OF PATAMO

The PATAMO team consists of at least 04 (four)

Military Police, being commanded by a graduate or officer.
Each of the components has a numerical designation for
your identification and specific function within the vehicle, according to the responsibilities below:

3.1 POLICE 01 (TEAM COMMANDER)

Administrative functions:

a) Police officer of the highest hierarchical rank of the team;

b) It is responsible for management, coordination, supervision and

solution to the problems of the administrative and operational activities of the team;
c) Responsible for the presentation of police occurrences
attended to your immediate superior and other authorities;
d) Takes care of all the service documentation produced by the team;

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e) Ensure the posture, composure, and personal presentation of your

subordinates within the barracks and especially during the patrol.

Operational Functions:

a) When onboard the vehicle, patrols the front and side.

right and the rear by the right rearview mirror;
b) It is who opera o radio yes vehicle during o
patrolling/movement and the activation of sound equipment and
luminous;
c) In principle, it is the one who issues the orders given to the people

addressed, without, however, stifling the necessary initiative of the other components of the

team
d) In the approaches, it remains in the safety observing the
occurrence as a whole;
e) Provide, when necessary, the isolation of the locations of
crime and summon witnesses;
f) When necessary, must always be ready to assume
any function inside the vehicle.

3.2 POLICE 02 (DRIVER)

Administrative functions:

a) Police officer qualified to drive a police vehicle;

b) Provide or supply, maintenance and check the cleanliness
complete the vehicle, performing it when necessary;
c) Inform your team leader about the changes
presented by the vehicle at the beginning of the service and, if it does not offer safety,
immediately inform so that your exchange or necessary repair can be made, well
how to notify the garage managers;

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Operational Functions:

a) When boarded in the vehicle, patrols at the front and to the side.

left (mainly vehicles in the opposite lane). Also makes use of mirrors
external mirrors to assist in rear patrol
b) Always stay alert to the radio, activates the sound devices and of
emergency when authorized by the commander;
c) Try to familiarize yourself with the urban and rural roads in your area.

performance, as it must always be in a position to execute a quick hand return

double. Obey the traffic signs and rules, except in emergencies and,
even so, with all precautions and warning signs activated;
d) As a rule, it is the vehicle's security when the team
land to check any situation and stay alert for the call of
some team member requesting your support;
e) You must not abandon the vehicle, however, if the team does
distance or precisely enter difficult-to-access locations for the vehicle, should close
the doors and windows, equip yourself with a long weapon and communication radio,
position yourself strategically, where you have a wide view of the vehicle and stay
protected, not allowing anyone to approach the vehicle or yourself to avoid being
surrendered;
f) Always park the vehicle in conditions for quick access
displacement, facing towards the exit and, when possible, making 45º
slopes with the sidewalk, not allowing the existence of any obstacle to
frente da viatura;
g) During the approaches, ensures the overall safety of the team,
dismissing curious onlookers and passersby who approach the location, as well as warning

team in case of danger (escort vehicles);

h) Inspect the vehicle, with special attention to the checkered pattern, whenever

to carry out the delivery of prisoners and/or injured and upon passing the vehicle;

i) In monitoring, it is primarily concerned with the

I am alert to the information from other patrolmen about the vehicle's route
accompanied
As a team member, you must always be ready to
assume any role within the vehicle;

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k) On dual carriageway or two-way roads, where there is a possibility

on the way back, the vehicle drives in the left lane for the benefit of
patrolling, as this will allow officer 03 to see the counterflow of
vehicles and police 04 the flow;
l) When patrolling on the left lane, the Commander of the
The team and Officer 04 signal for the other vehicles in the flow to pass.
overtaking on the right, always informing the driver;
m) In slow traffic, at traffic lights, or when stopping the vehicle, one must

maintain a sufficient distance in front to perform maneuvers in cases of

need. As well as, to avoid being between large vehicles, in order to
obstruct the peripheral visibility of the team. For example: stop at a traffic light
between a bus and a truck;
n) In case of investigation, never stop the vehicle in front of the
establishment, to prevent the Team from being exposed and without shelter.

3.3 POLICE 03 (PATROLLING OFFICER)

Administrative functions:

a) Preferably, it is the second oldest in the team or the

most experienced of the patrol officers (length of service in the activity);
b) At the beginning of the service, assists Police Officer 04 in gearing up the

vehicle, according to what is designated by the team leader;

c) Aids in the coordination and oversight of the actions of Police Officer 04.

Operational Functions:

a) When embarked in the vehicle, position yourself behind the seat of the

driver and patrol on the left side, rear and the counter flow of traffic;
b) If there is a need to divide the team, it should
accompany the police officer 02;

c) During the approaches, it ensures safety or, in situations

extremes, carry out the personal search, together with police officer 04. It is also the

responsible for vehicle search;

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d) It carries out the scan in the area and nearby the approach,
redoing the route of the approached person;
e) Como membro da equipe, deve estar sempre pronto para
assume any role within the vehicle;
f) In its patrol area, observes the interior of
commercial establishments, banks and companies paying attention to behavior
of the people;
g) In the execution of foot patrol, will be responsible for security
of vanguard and/or of rear two.

3.4 POLICE 04 (PATROLLER)

Administrative functions:

a) Preferably it will be the most modern military police in the

patrolling activity of PATAMO, being an exclusive function of military police
male
b) Equip and unequip the vehicle (armaments, shields, helmets,
sticks etc.), under the coordination and assistance of police officer 03;

Operational Functions:

a) When onboard, positions itself behind the commander and

patrol the right flank and rear of the vehicle;
b) If there is a need to divide the team, it must
accompany the police officer 01;

c) Responsible for the location of streets in the city and the

indication of the itinerary in case of need;
d) Situates the team when they enter unknown places,
trying to find the street name, road or alley, through GPS, signs of
corner or by local resident citizens, to be ready to request a
possible request for support and provide accurately the location of occurrence;
e) Note the general alerts, as well as all necessary data.
the attended occurrences (location, time, documents, various support, victims,

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involved parties, witnesses, etc;

f) Upon disembarkation, assists in the vehicle's positioning during
maneuver, while one of the team members performs the general safety function
and the other manages the traffic containment according to the flow of the road;

g) In the approaches, if there is no harm to safety

team, assists in the verification with the CIOP of vehicles and suspects, as well as
other relevant information for the course of the police occurrence;
h) During patrol, is responsible for investigating any
vehicle license plate that raises suspicion to someone in the team;
i) In the approaches, it is responsible for personal search and, if
necessary, is assisted by police officer 03;
Responsible for operating the radio in a confrontation situation
embarked
As a team member, you should always be ready to
assume any function within the vehicle;
In its patrol area, observes the interior of
commercial establishments, banks, and companies with attention to behavior
of the people;
m) Is responsible for operating the lower potential instruments
offensive that are available to the team;
In the execution of foot patrol, will be responsible for security
of the vanguard two and/or of the rear two, as well as the 'non-lethal' operator of the
team.

3.5 POLICE 05 (INTERNSHIP / OBSERVER)

a) Function generally performed by an intern during the

patrolling
b) It is positioned between police officers 03 and 04

c) Embarked must have the weapon holstered;

d) At the discretion of the Team Leader, other actions may be taken
functions of the team members during the service.

Only those will be able to perform functions in a PATAMO team,

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military police who have the Shock Police Stage (EPC), Course
from Shock Operations (COC), Tactical Patrol Course or equivalents and
they should be properly uniformed in operational uniform.
Qualquer Policial Militar que não estiver conforme a previsão
Doctrinal, regardless of seniority, should occupy the position used by the 5th.
man.

4 TARGETED APPROACH

It is an approach to a target initially seen by the team.

where the initial and final procedures are basically identical,
adjusting according to the specificities of each target.
Below, there is a graph indicating concepts applicable to
areas of approach to located targets.
Risk area - Refers to the entire space that involves the approach,
where there may be real or potential threats that endanger security
of those involved. In an approach to a vehicle, for example, the police officer does not have

domain of the internal space of the vehicle, as well as all the free space around
delete (360º);
Containment area – it is the scope of the intervention.
that military police must maintain constant monitoring with the aim of
count the addressed and isolate the location against the intervention of third parties. In this area,
they find the vehicle, the police officers, and those approached;

Search area - it is the space designated for conducting searches

people, and it will be defined after analysis of the location and risk assessment, in order to

ensure safety for both the military police and those approached.
Custody area - it is the space defined by the military police,
within the containment area, where the approached will be sent
while waiting for data consultations, inspections, and other diligences. Recommends-
I know that these places do not have escape points that allow for a possible
avoidance of those approached.

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4.1 APPROACHING PASSERSBY

The team identifies the individuals who are in attitude.

suspects and analyzes the location and the circumstances in which the approach will be carried out,

considering the risk to police officers and third parties. Police officers should remain vigilant to

reaction of the suspects and observe if any object will be thrown or hidden.
The driver must stop the vehicle at a safe distance, about 5
meters, two individuals to be approached.
The team assumes a semi-landing position and the commander begins.
the verbalization with the weapon in position 4, ready high, along with the
driver in the same position. The security guards, with their weapons in position 3,

low ready, they secure the sides and rear, even paying attention
regarding traffic signaling and marking, as well as the stopping location.

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Half-disembarked team / Position of the approached

Calmly and politely, but with energy, in a tone of voice

sufficient to be heard, the commander determines that the individuals put on the
hands on your head, with your back turned to the vehicle, stay aligned, with the
legs apart and looking forward.
The positioning order must be accompanied by
recommendations that people who may be wielding
any object or volume should be placed on the ground or in a safe location for the
team.
When those approached are in the requested position, the team
leave the vehicle cover and disembark quickly with the weapons in position
4, engaging the suspects. Upon leaving the vehicle, the police officers must close the
doors. Officer 03 positions himself in front of the left headlight of the vehicle, while the
Officer 01 positions himself in the same alignment, to the right of the vehicle. Officer 04
complete the formation of the fan, positioning yourself between the vehicle and officer 01, and the

Officer 02 provides rear security.

The driver must, at the moment when police officer 03 passes by him,
go to position 3, ready low, and position yourself to carry out the security of the
perimeter of the entire garrison.

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Positioning and progression of the team

At the signal of the team Commander, officer 04 conducts the search.

preliminary personnel in individuals, which must be efficient and aim at the location of
weapons or any other object that may pose a risk. The team leader and
police 03 remain in security and the driver positions himself on the right side of the
vehicle with attention to the rear.
Before carrying out the actual personal search, the police officer 04
must remove the individual from the line of others approached, making the suspect
take two steps back. After the search is completed, the approached person returns to the line.
with the other suspects and maintains the same initial position.

Beginning of preliminary search by police officer 04

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Preliminary search

At the end of the personal search, the team commander requests the
addressed that place themselves to your left with their hands behind them, on the

sidewalk, aligned and facing the road.

At this moment, a detailed personal search will be conducted by the
police 04, searching for illegal objects, drugs, and personal items that may be
in pockets or in clothing, as well as inspecting helmets, backpacks, sneakers,
pouches, etc.
Next, officer 04 will position himself to the left of those being approached.

and, together with the team commander, they begin an interview.

There should be no conversation among those approached. If there are any doubts,

separate the suspects to talk with the team and, later, confront
the allegations of the same.

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Positioning of those approached and Team

Officer 03 must conduct a sweep in the vicinity of the location.

approach, as individuals may have abandoned some object.
The driver remains safe, near the patrol car.
desembarcado, atento ao rádio e pronto para pedir apoio se necessário.
Nothing noted, officer 04 uses the personal documentation of
addressed for the purposes of background checks.
The search was conducted and nothing irregular was found,
documents are returned to their owners, who must be instructed to
check if everything is in order. Shortly after, the team Commander, cordially,
proceed to release those approached, thanking them for their cooperation with the Police

Military. One does not apologize for working on the safety of individuals.

4.2 APPROACH TO PASSENGER VEHICLES

The team identifies the vehicle whose occupants are in

suspicious attitude and follows them to a location and time suitable for the approach. The

The team commander signals by activating the lights and sounds.

stop order through the siren, while the driver signals by flashing headlights
high and activating the arrow indicating on which side of the road the vehicle should stop (always

that it is possible on the right side, avoiding harm to traffic.

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Vehicle positioning

With the suspicious vehicle parked, the driver must position the
vehicle with the right front headlight pointing towards the left taillight of the vehicle
approached, about 05 meters to the rear. Thus protecting the approached vehicle
with the bodywork of the vehicle, to prevent other unsuspecting drivers from coming from behind
and if they collide with the target vehicle or run over the military police officer who will conduct the inspection

vehicular.
In areas of heavy vehicle traffic, it is advisable to turn around.
complete with the vehicle's steering wheel facing the opposite direction of the police approach,

avoiding, in the event of a collision, that it projects against the guard.

The team assumes a semi-embarked position and the commander begins.
the verbalization with the weapon in position 4, ready high, together with the
driver in the same position. The security guards, with their weapons in position 3,

low ready, they secure the sides and rear, including being alert
as for traffic signage and marking, as well as the stopping point, which
it may have been premeditated by those involved, intending to escape or react
aggressive with support (ambush).

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Semi-disembarkation / Team Leader Position

Driver Position
Calmly and politely, but with energy, in a tone of voice
sufficient to be heard, the commander determines that the driver turns off the
get out of the vehicle and, along with your companions, with your hands on your head
and place themselves at the rear of the vehicle, without taking anything, with their backs

facing the vehicle, aligned, with their legs apart and looking straight ahead. The
the team commander will determine to the passenger or driver (when applicable)
only one occupant), who opens the right side doors of the vehicle when
they are moving to the rear, thus assisting in the sweeping
which will be carried out by police officer 01.

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Police position 03

Police position 04 (security)

When those approached are in the requested position, the team
leaves the vehicle cover and disembarks quickly with the weapons in position 4,
engaging the suspects. Upon leaving the vehicle, the officers must close the doors. The
police officer 03 positions himself in front of the left light of the vehicle, while police officer 01

positions itself in the same alignment, to the right of the vehicle. Officer 04 completes the
forming the fan, positioning itself between the vehicle and police officer 01 and police officer 02 does

the back security, paying attention to a possible escort.

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The driver must, at the moment when police officer 03 passes by him, go
for position 3, ready low, and to position oneself in order to carry out security
perimeter of the entire garrison.

Positioning and progression of the team

Positioning and progression of the team

After the suspects were positioned, the team commander

carry out a preliminary sweep, checking if there is anyone else inside
of the vehicle, while the 3rd and the police officer 04 stay to contain those approached,

moving in a way not to cross the line of fire of police officer 03.
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If during the scanning inside the approached vehicle is

finding someone inside, will order the disembarkation (with this
The alert level of the approach will progress and precautions will be taken.
due ones).

Scanning of the vehicle

Upon completing the sweep, Officer 04 performs the personal search.

preliminary on individuals, which should be efficient and aim at locating weapons or
any other object that may pose a risk. The team leader and police officer
03 remain in security, and the driver positions himself next to the right side of the vehicle.
with attention to the support.

Antes de realizar a busca pessoal propriamente dita, o policial 04

must remove the individual from the line of others approached, making the suspect
take two steps back. After the search is completed, the person being approached returns to the line.

with the other suspects and maintains the same initial position.

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Start of preliminary search

At the end of the personal search, the commander requests the boarded individuals...

let them place themselves to your left, with their hands behind their backs, on the sidewalk,

aligned, facing the road, with the driver remaining to the side of the
team leader.
At this moment, a detailed personal search will be conducted by
officer 04. Then, officer 04 will position himself to the left of those being approached and,

together with the team leader, they start an interview.

Positioning of the approached individuals and police officers 01 and 04

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There should be no conversation among those approached. If there are any doubts,

separate the suspects to talk with the team and later confront
the allegations of the same.
Then, the team leader will request the documentation of the
addressed and from the vehicle, which will be collected by police officer 04, questioning about

possible irregularities inside the vehicle, concerning the existence of weapons,

drugs or valuable objects, instructing the driver to observe visually
the inspection that will be carried out on the automobile.

Officer 03 will start the vehicle search, paying attention to illegal items such as weapons.

of fire and drugs, as well as the changes in the vehicle's identifying signals.
For the purposes of standardizing vehicle searches, attention should be paid to the sequence of

quadrants to be inspected, as per the sequence below:

Right front door (leave it open);
2) Right rear door (leave it open);
Left rear door;
Left front door;
5) Trunk;
Hood.

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Example of separation of those involved for confrontation of allegations / Police 03

car search being carried out

After finishing the approach inside the vehicle, the trunk

it must be checked, as there may be some suspect/victim inside.
The officer 03 must open the trunk by unlocking it himself.
key or requesting the driver to perform the opening (depending on the level of
approach) and then return to the place of origin. Next, position yourself at
rear left side of the vehicle, with the weapon in the ready retention position
facing the trunk, using the weak hand to control the opening,
while officer 01 assists with security. If the key is inside the vehicle,
Officer 03 will be responsible for picking her up (never the approached one).

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Trunk verification

If, during the inspection of the trunk, any is found

person inside, the team must close the compartment, redirect attention to
approached, raise the alert level of the approach and adopt the necessary precautions, such
such as handcuffing in case of flight risk or the safety of the team. In
next, check what situation the located person is in. It is common
criminals carry bodies or wounded people in the trunk,
victims of a lightning kidnapping or some suspect intending to deceive police.
During the inspection, officer 03 must check the seal of the plate and the
chassis number recorded on the body, labels and glass, checking if they match
with the documentation or if there are no irregularities with the characters.

Any illegal objects or narcotics found in the vehicle

they must remain where they are and inform the team leader
discreetly by police officer 03, so that the suspects do not notice. Such
discretion is essential, since the suspects still hold out hopes that
the police officer was unable to locate the illicit item during the search of the vehicle, because, of

On the contrary, they may try to react upon seeing this hope crumble.
In this case, the team will take the relevant measures based on the state of

fragrance, analyzing the level of approach and identifying the risk of escape or
threatens the team's safety, possibly adopting the behavior of putting those approached
on their knees or lying on the ground for the purposes of arrest and handcuffing.

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Everything must be put back exactly where it was. If

If there is any valuable object, he must say exactly where it is located, being this
immediately placed in a location inside the vehicle that the approached person has full
visualization.
The vehicle's radio must always be turned off so that the inspector
Stay aware of what happens abroad and do not be caught off guard in a reaction.
Police officer 03 must take precautions to avoid causing any damage.
to the vehicle. Doors that do not open or close easily should be operated
by the owner. Care should also be taken with the upholstery and paint of the vehicle.
to avoid contact with the military police equipment (it is not
it is advisable to conduct vehicle searches carrying a portable firearm.
After searching the vehicle, Officer 03 will conduct a sweep of the
surroundings of the approach location.
Nothing found, the police officer 04 uses the personal documentation of the

boarded and the vehicle for the purpose of background checks.

Realizada a busca e não sendo nada irregular constatado, os
documents are returned to their owners, who must check them, well
how the team leader should alert the person responsible for the vehicle to check
everything is in order.
The team leader kindly proceeds to the release of the
approached, thanking for the collaboration with the Military Police.

Then, the team awaits the boarding of all civilians and the
vehicle departure, before resuming patrol, for better safety of
addressed and the team.

4.3 APPROACH TO MOTORCYCLES

The entire initial procedure for approaching motorcycles is identical.

the approach to passenger vehicle, thus, we will proceed from the moment that
The individuals addressed are positioned for personal search.

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Positioning of those approached

When those approached are in the requested position, the team

leave the vehicle cover and quickly disembark with the weapons in position 4,
engaging the suspects. Upon leaving the vehicle, the officers should close the doors. The
Officer 03 positions himself in front of the left headlight of the vehicle, while Officer 01
positions himself in the same alignment, to the right of the vehicle, officer 04 completes the
forming the fan, positioning itself between the vehicle and police officer 01, and police officer 02 does

the security of the rear, paying attention to a possible escort;

The driver must, at the moment that police officer 03 passes by him, go
for position 3, ready low, and position oneself in order to ensure security of the
perimeter of the entire guard.

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Positioning and progression of the team

Officer 04 conducts a preliminary personal search on individuals.

which should be efficient and aim at the location of weapons or any other object that
may pose a risk. The team leader and officer 03 remain in the
security and the driver positions themselves on the right side of the vehicle with attention to

rear guard.
Before carrying out the personal search itself, the police officer 04
must remove the individual from the line of others approached, making the suspect
take two steps back. After the search is completed, the person being approached returns to the line

with the other suspects and maintains the same initial position.

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Beginning of preliminary investigation by the police 04

At the end of the personal search, the team commander requests the
approached who place themselves to your left with their hands behind their back, on the

sidewalk, lined up, facing the road, and determines that they remove their helmets.
At this moment, a detailed personal search will be carried out by
police 04, looking for illegal objects, drugs, and personal items that may be present
in pockets or in clothing, as well as checking helmets, backpacks, sneakers,
small bags, etc.
Next, officer 04 will position himself to the left of the apprehended.
and, together with the team leader, they start an interview.
There should be no conversation among those being approached. If there are any doubts,

separate the suspects to talk with the team and, afterwards, confront
the allegations of the same.

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Positioning of those approached

Subsequently, the team leader will request the documentation.

Two people stopped and the vehicle, which will be collected by police officer 04, questioning about

possible irregularities with the motorcycle.

Officer 03 begins the inspection of the motorcycle, paying attention to
places where illicit objects of any nature can be concealed, such as:
["bank compartment","fuel tank","headlights","dashboard","tail lights"]
cowlings, etc. Also check if the steel cable and seal of the plate are intact and
go ahead of the motorcycle to check the chassis number for tampering.
After the search of the vehicle, the police officer 03 will carry out a sweep on the

surroundings of the approach location.

Nothing found, officer 04 uses the personal documentation of the
boarded and from the vehicle for the purpose of background checks.
The search was carried out and no irregularities were found.
documents are returned to their owners, who must check them, well
how the team leader should alert the person responsible for the vehicle to
check if everything is in order.

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Vehicle search conducted by officer 03

The team leader, cordially, proceeds with the release of the

approached, thanking for the collaboration with the Military Police.

Next, the team awaits the boarding of all civilians and the
departure of the vehicle, before restarting the patrol, for better safety of
addressed and the team.

4.4 APPROACH TO TRUCK

The team must identify the vehicle whose occupants are present.
in suspicious behavior and to follow them to a suitable location and moment for an approach,

avoiding approaching this type of vehicle on inclines or declines, due to

the particularity of using the parking brake of heavy vehicles. It will signal.
with sound and light devices, activating the high beams and the light
direction indicator in order to establish the side of the road where the vehicle should
stop.
At the moment of the vehicle stop, the team should double their attention.

Attention for a possible escort of criminals. One should not rush to

to board a truck.
The driver stops at the rear of the truck, with the vehicle.
positioned completely to the left, at least 5 meters away.

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The team disembarks, forms a patrol in the following arrangement:

01, 04 and 03, with officer 03 moving from the rear of the vehicle, and they advance.
in tactical movement, without losing the possibility of shooting, positioning oneself at

right rear of the truck, maintaining the view of the cab, without allowing for
the occupants get out of the vehicle.

Team position

With the cover of officer 02, officer 01 should move to the left
from the truck, while police officers 03 and 04 move to the right.

Progression on the sides of the vehicle

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Verbalization with driver

Upon reaching a position where one can see the driver by
rearview mirror, Officer 01, calmly and politely, but with energy, in
voice loud enough to be heard, determines that the driver of the vehicle turns off
the driver and go down together with your companions on the right side of the cab,
which will be received by officers 03 and 04.

Approach

Then, Officer 01 moves to the front of the vehicle.

observing the boar, without losing shooting condition, performing verification in order to
to notice if everyone has come down.

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Front Sweep
After a visual inspection of the cabin, Officer 01 takes his
security positioning in the approach and signals for it to be initiated
preliminary search by the police officer 04. Shortly after, he orders those approached to...

place them on the sidewalk or a safe location, aligned, facing the street, hands
back, so that a detailed search can be carried out by Police Officer 04.

Preliminary Search

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Detailed Search
Later, officer 01 will inform the driver of the vehicle that
the vehicle inspection will be carried out and he will be able to follow it visually and

questions the existence of irregularities inside the truck.

Vehicle search
Subsequently, officer 01 will inform the driver of the vehicle that
será realizada a revista veicular e que ele poderá acompanhar visualmente. O
Officer 03 conducts the inspection of the right side of the vehicle (cabin), starting from the door and,

then, moving to the interior, from the ceiling down to the floor,
meticulously. Then, it goes on to inspect in the same way on the side
left side of the vehicle.

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Cargo compartment opening

After the inspection of the cabin is completed, Officer 01 requests the driver to

vehicle that proceeds to open the cargo compartment doors and returns to
sidewalk. At the moment the doors open, police officer 02 must position themselves at
rear of the vehicle, equipped with a long gun facing into the cargo area. The
Police officer 03 positions himself on the left rear side and police officer 04 on the rear side.
law, while police officer 01 ensures the safety of those being approached.
Once the scanning of the cargo compartment is completed, it will be done

vehicle search and identification procedure on the truck in the same model done
in automobiles.
Then, the team leader will request the documentation of the
addressed and from the vehicle, which will be collected and checked by police officer 04 for purposes

of background checks. The search was conducted and nothing irregular was found
It is noted that the documents are returned to their owners, who must
check them, as well as the team leader must alert the person responsible for
vehicle to check if everything is in order.
The team leader, cordially, proceeds with the release of
addressed, thanking for the collaboration with the Military Police. The team assists to
that the vehicle be placed back into the traffic flow to avoid accidents.

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4.5 APPROACH TO BUS

The approach to collectives is high risk due to the large

number of people who may be occupying the vehicle. Therefore, ideally
it is to wait for the arrival of another vehicle to proceed with the approach, since,
Following the principles of the approach, security is paramount.
After identifying the bus, whose passengers are in a situation
suspicious or bus involved in criminal action, the teams must follow it
to an appropriate place and time for the approach. Then, signal with the
sound and light devices, activating the high beams and the indicator light of
direction in order to establish the side of the road where the bus should stop. With the
suspicious bus parked, position the closest vehicle at least 5
meters ago.

Vehicle positioning

The team leader in front disembarks together with the

patrolmen (04 and 03) with their weapons at the ready and prepared to
defend against a possible attack, positioning oneself at the right rear of the
collective. The officers of the second team arrange themselves in such a way that they double all the

functions of the approach technique.

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Team position with doubling of resources

Subsequently, the police officers 01 move to the front door of

collective, 04 position themselves in the middle of the bus and 03 at the height of the rear door,

observing the occupants of the vehicle. The Commander determines that the driver
position yourself for a personal search and conduct a quick interview to
collect relevant information. The driver will remain throughout the entire approach
next to the front door the views of police officer 01 from the second team.

Displacement and Positioning

Initially, the driver of the first vehicle disembarks in front and

keep your attention focused on the left side of the crowd, observing.
any attempt to evade or throw objects from this end. In

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next, joins the driver of the second vehicle performing overall security of the
approach.

Search in the Driver

The commander of the first team enters the bus and gives orders
that passengers disembark through the rear door, with those from the
male sex and then female sex and children. During disembarkation
the police officer 03 of the second team will coordinate the positioning of individuals in

side of the bus so that they can be subjected to a personal search.

If there is a collector, he must remain throughout the entire time.
boarded and its verification must be done inside the bus, in order to avoid
financial disorders.

Team position and approaches

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Preliminary Search

After the positioning of those approached, police officer 04 proceeds with the

preliminary and detailed search as described in the procedures of

previous approaches.
Next, the police officers 03 must conduct a detailed inspection of the
interior of the bus searching for objects that may have been abandoned by
people who occupied the collective.

Detailed Search

After everyone was approached, the Commander of the first team

request the personal documentation of those approached, which will be collected and consulted.

by the police 04, possibly assisted by the drivers.

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Vehicle Search

At the end of the approach, if nothing is found, the police officers

they must thank for the collaboration, clarify the reasons that led to the realization of the

procedure and wait for everyone to return to their respective starting places,
releasing the bus shortly after, proceeding with the complete boarding of the teams after the

exit of the vehicle approached.

4.6 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS IN APPROACHES

If there is a legalized firearm inside the vehicle,

should be removed and taken discreetly to the vehicle. The Team Commander
will request the documentation and after proving its legality, will be returned,
should be put back in the place where it was initially, discreetly,
by the police officer who removed her. The discretion with the weapon is necessary, as one
police action attracts the attention of people nearby and an offender in the vicinity, as
see this weapon (which, when legalized, will be returned to its owner at the end)
they may try to follow the individuals after their release to try to steal it.
In case of a flagrant where there is a hostage or a supposedly injured party

unknown, only after the personal search and complete certainty of their condition,
é que serão retiradas suas algemas, se assim o estiver, e receberá o tratamento
due. Remembering that a delinquent may try to pose as a hostage or victim,
in an attempt to deceive the military police and try to react, freeing himself and the

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too much.
No passerby should cross the approach area, except for
if it is ever impossible to circumvent. There is always the possibility of a citizen
innocent
the search for weapons, conducted by the team leader or police officer 03
(depending on the direction from which it comes), it should pass as far away as possible from the

suspects.
Good manners are essential, as this type of action, no matter how much
well executed and discreet as it may be, causes discomfort to citizens. But the
energy is always necessary, as a firm, well-coordinated and trained attitude,
prevent a reaction that would be attempted if the military police acted
disdainfully or with lack of attention.
The posture of each team member is also essential.
Military police officers must always stand with their bodies straight, heads held high and

legs apart. The serious expression and the calm, firm voice.
A well-trained team with good posture discourages on its own.
reactions and demonstration of disagreement with the approach and review, for conveying
high level of professionalism, knowledge, and training.
If there are women, they should be positioned on the right.
of the others approached and remain like the other suspects, with their hands on the
head, with back to the team and looking forward. In the absence of a police officer
female military personnel, the police officer 03 must require that the individual being approached perform a self-

search, a procedure in which the military police officer conducts a personal search on a person of

female sex without touching her, just guiding the procedures that must be
adopted, as it should carry out a search in the objects it is transporting
I can get (bags, backpacks, tote bags, etc).
The personal search in LGBT follows the same pattern as the search

pessoal em mulheres. Ao iniciar a verbalização, perguntar qual o nome do indivíduo

addressed, in light of this identification the police officer will take the procedure for the genre

that for identified (man or woman). Never joke about gender

mentioned by the interviewed, regardless of the sex being different from what is stated in

your identity.
If situations arise where a suspect claims impossibility
landing physics, the team leader commands him to put his hands outside

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of the vehicle through the window and remain like this until the team approaches and checks
the veracity of its impossibility. Even so, within the possibilities, it must
to be reviewed, as well as the place it occupies in the vehicle.

Some approaches may be less 'rigorous'. Depending on the

situation, elderly people, women and children, for example, can stay in
vehicle with the team visually controlling their hands. If something abnormal
for those confirmed, they disembark for a thorough inspection. It is important to be attentive.

to this profile, because, by arousing less suspicion, they are used for transportation.
of illicit material, product of crime, or even being hostages.
It is common for the cooperative suspect to ask the reason for the approach.

In this case, the team leader will be able to explain the team's service and attitude.
at the end of the approach.

Beware of aggressive suspects who refuse to submit to

they threaten the team. They may simply be ignorant individuals unaware of
police activity or attempting to intimidate the military police, diverting the
police attention to something hidden in their vehicle or clothing.
The personal search and approach should be vigorous and
polite, warning all those approached about the crimes of disobedience, contempt
and resistance when opposing the discretionary exercise of police power and
inspection that is being carried out.

5 APPROACH TO UNLOCATED TARGET

It is a target initially out of the team's sight, just like

a vehicle, whose occupants committed a crime and are on the run. In this
In this case, the police use patrolling techniques through navigation.
accounting, communication, evasive direction, among others, to increase the chances
of locating criminals. When this type of occurrence leads to a
location where the police team can only progress on foot or for use of
a building as a hideout, it is necessary to employ Patrol techniques
Police Approach to Buildings, which will be listed below:

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5.1 POLICE PATROL

It is a group of police officers, working as a small force.

effective, designed to carry out missions either in a rural or urban environment, aiming to
the maintenance of public order and the security of the community, acting strictly
fulfillment of duty;
Your organization is structured through individual assignments, as your
Members, initially, have specific roles within their training.
The police doctrine provides for the use of the Police Patrol in order to
fulfill two basic objectives:
- RECOGNITION - is characterized by the action or operation with
the purpose of confirming or seeking data about targets, terrain, or other aspects of
interest in a specific point, itinerary, or area.
- COMBAT - uses police techniques in order to make arrests,
disrupt points of sale of drugs, fulfill court orders. It is
also responsible for providing support to other police patrols.
The military police officers on patrol will have functions
specific, which will involve the proper use of the type of weaponry and material to
to be led, competing for them:
• PONTA - define the shelter points following the objective of
commander, as well as the security of the vanguard of the patrol. Police officer with good

sense of orientation, experience and/or the one who knows the terrain best in which
the operation is given. It always uses high offensive power weaponry, needing to
prioritize the rifle calibers 556 or 762;
• COMMANDER - leads the patrol, giving it the correct direction
for the fulfillment of the mission. Any changes in objectives and other causes
Those that may compromise the mission must go through your decision-making evaluation first.

to be adopted. Operates the radio and performs, as a member of the patrol,

the security of the man immediately in front of him, as well as the security of the

sides;
• ALA - to transport the necessary material for the patrol, such as
exemplo: pronto-socorro, ferramentas para transpor obstáculos, rádio e munição
spare parts, among others; conduct personal searches, escort arrested offenders
you conduct the vehicle inspection during an approach. In the dynamics of the patrol,

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also takes care of the safety of the commander, sides, high points and danger
immediate (point, place, or situation in an environment where there is the greatest

probability of a physical threat against the police officer;

• SUBCOMANDER - accumulates the same functions as the wing,

however, it is your responsibility to control and command the second branch of

team, namely the wing and the two backs, seeking greater dynamics,
mainly on the speed of these. Within the patrol, it is also the responsibility of
Subcommander to secure the wing, flanks, high points, and in case of
Slicing for invasion tasks must command one of the available fractions;
• RETAGUARDA - responsible for ensuring security of the
patrol in the rear, during movements or at moments of
parking; remain with the angle of attention permanently at
rear and during the patrol should focus on the direction in which the patrol
progress, constantly observing the rear; carry out
wing security.

5.1.1 Composition of the Patrol

Standard patrol PATAMO with 6 (six) police officers

A standard PATAMO patrol is composed of the combination of two

teams, being formed by their commanders and patrollers, totaling a
group of 06 (six) police officers, as per the formation below:

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5.2 APPROACH TO BUILDINGS

The approach to buildings is one of the most complex modalities.

regarding operational police service, considering various reports disseminated
in the media regarding injured or killed police officers about circumstances of
confined environment, where there was a need to enter some type of
construction.
Aiming to avoid this tragic statistic, it is important for us to employ
techniques that are often used by specialized police units
in the whole world. CQB, short for 'Close Quarters Battle', Combat
Close Distance originates from the Military Special Operations Forces with
purpose of destroying facilities, communication lines, supplies, and,
mainly, eliminate the enemy. In this sense, due to having different purposes the
techniques were adapted for police use, aiming to catch the criminal
always ensuring integrity within the limits assured by law.
It is the state's duty to guarantee order and social peace, thus the agent
of public security as a legal representative ends up conducting investigations and
you search for law violators in internal areas, where in almost all occurrences

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the delinquent has several factors in their favor such as lack of coverage, constructions
irregularities, small rooms, lack of knowledge of the layout of the location, possibility
from ambush, low light, possibility of multiple targets, among others,
making this type of modality one of the riskiest in police activity.
In this way, this module aims to work
movements and tactical entries in buildings where the probability of
close-range confrontation is greater, requiring the operator technical preparation and
psychological, only achieved through exhaustive training.
We can exemplify the performance in confined environments in
occurrences of home robbery, criminal who enters a premises while fleeing
closed, bank robbery, actions in built-up areas, execution of warrant
combat to organized crime, dynamic crises, among others.
It is important to emphasize that police CQB is constantly
evolution, adapting to the various situations and occurrences experienced. Thus, it is not
the purpose of this module is to be "the owner of reason" and should be revised to include new
techniques and tactics in the upcoming editions.

5.2.1 Legal aspects

First of all, it is important to review the legal aspects that

they support the action of the law enforcement officer when entering a residence. According to the

the constitution of 1988, in its article 5, item XI - the home is an inviolable asylum of
individual, no one being able to enter without the resident's consent, except in
in case of flagrant offense or disaster, or to provide assistance, or, during the day, by
judicial determination.
Being considered a house, for the purpose of legal protection -
constitutional referred to in article 5, XI, of the Constitution, any
inhabited compartment and any collective room such as, for example, the bedrooms
from hotel, boarding house, motel and inn or, still, any other private place not
open to the public, where someone exercises a profession or activity.
Consequently, police entry into a property is lawful when
occurs or is happening a crime or disaster, or even when someone
if you are in need of help, there may indeed be entry into the property, in
at any time, including without prior authorization from the owner or resident.

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Otherwise, a court decision is required, in which this must

to be fulfilled in the period between 5 AM and 9 PM. This is called search and seizure.

to establish residency. And if, by chance, this search and seizure occurs outside this time period,

The public agent may be held liable for the crime of abuse of authority, in accordance with the

Article 22, § 1º, III of Law 13.869/2019.

Art. 22. To invade or enter, clandestinely or cunningly, or to
revelation of the will of the occupant, someone else's property or its dependencies, or in it

remain in the same conditions, without judicial determination or outside of the

conditions established by law:
Penalty - detention, from 1 (one) to 4 (four) years, and fine.
Paragraph 1: Is subject to the same penalty, as provided in the caput of this.

article, who:
III - executes a search and seizure warrant at home after 9 PM
(twenty-one hours) or before 5 AM (five hours).

5.2.2 Tactical Inputs

The tactical entry is based on a tripod: Surprise Element,

Speed and the Technique Employed. It is of fundamental importance that the operator,
when using one of the types of inputs, always keep these principles in mind, as
failure to observe one or more of these will increase the risks of the action, which may

cause serious injuries or even death to the operator or their companions, in

possible confrontations.
Therefore, it is mandatory to stay alert at all times, looking for
by people, analyzing the environment, looking for possible locations of imminent risk,
deciding the best course of action (TACTICAL ENTRY) for the situation at hand and,
finally, executing the action itself.
Upon entering the building, always observe the minimum quantity of
two men per room, constituting the minimum cell for application of the
techniques and safety of the police officers, as well as fill all the gaps,
checking the environment completely, even visually, behind the door, corners of
wall, furniture, among others, under penalty of being surprised by an aggressor to
any moment.

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If possible, depending on the situation or type of occurrence, the

The commander should gather information about the location, characteristics of the resident,

hazard and the quantity of people, thus having to choose the best
strategy, armament and equipment.

Entries through the door

Doors and windows are places where the likelihood of shots is

larger, as it involves the most likely points for police passage, it is crucial
a greater attention in these areas. In Brazil, usually, regarding the doors,
they have variable sizes between 80 and 60 centimeters in width, and may be
positioned in the center or at the corners of the walls. Such checks are
determinants for the movement techniques and training of the team, being responsible
the commander analyzing the configuration of the building and choosing the best entrance.
It is necessary for the officer, upon entering the room, to check if there is

something strange behind the door, pushing it with the elbow or leg, for the offender
You can use it as cover for a possible ambush.

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Hook Entry

At the hook entrance, the police will be positioned at each

side of the door, always watching to see if the rifle barrel is showing in the opening
from the door and, upon entering, they move in a hook shape, encircling the
door stop and running along the wall on its side. The difficulty of this technique
It is in the sudden change of direction and pre-visualized areas by the police.
It is important to remember that the door is considered a risk area,
called the 'death cone', thus the operator must not stop their
movement facing the same direction.
Outra observação a ser adotada é que seja determinada
previously which operator will start the entry, thus gaining agility and
dynamism.
Cross Entry

At the crossroad, the police are positioned on each side of the

door, crossing it in a movement similar to a cross. At the moment of
entry, the soldier crosses from one door frame to the other, traversing the opposite wall to
that he was found. The weak point of this technique is the time lapse, although
brief, which allows the second operator to enter the environment, providing a
aggression against the first operator by the corner that has not yet been covered.

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Mixed Entry

The mixed entry allows the duo of operators to choreograph the

moment of passing through the door, allowing both to enter
simultaneously in the environment and under conditions of prompt response with the use of

firearm. In this progression, both police officers are on the same side of the door, and
it is now open. The difficulty of the technique lies in the integration of the
police officers and the various widths of doors.

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Limited Entry

At the limited entrance, the operator partially extends to the

environment, without entering the room. It is assumed that, after the initial viewing,
it has been verified, with relative accuracy, that the room is empty. The projection is
similar to a quick glance, except the operator does not return to the shelter/cover of
door frame, staying in position and looking at the corner of the room. It is
it is important to observe the dimensions of the weaponry to choose which will be the most

adequate.

Israeli Entry

It consists of using "slicing," employing the technique of the "third".

eye", where the operator must take the angle of the door, with an offensive posture close to

wall, stopping one meter from the door or entrance. So, very slowly, you should...
move to the other side, step by step, visualizing the environment more and more each time
inside the room that one intends to enter, increasing their field of vision until
Obtain the scan of the entire perimeter. After a signal of confirmation that the areas
visible to the police were observed, the operators will enter taking the
unobserved angles.

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Entry with ballistic shield

Aiming for greater security, before the tactical entry, the team
must assess whether the use of ballistic shield is necessary or not, evaluating
it will also disrupt the team's mobility according to the structure of the
building. Although the ballistic shield is a piece of personal protective equipment, the
your protection may extend to other police officers during your movement or
stops.
The shield will generally be led by Officer Point 01,
Meanwhile, the commander should assess criteria of experience and greater height;
The weaponry will be conducted laterally to the shield, so that
the frame leans against the equipment with only the barrel exposed. As for
progression, the squire must move cautiously, close to the wall, that is,
passing with the side of the shield close, but not dragging it, aiming to
do not create spaces that may target any police officer during the movement.
If there is a need for confrontation, the squire will turn towards
direction towards the aggressor, positioning themselves in such a way that if possible, everyone is together

protected and adopting the necessary measures to cease the unjust aggression.

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5.2.3 Patrol passage through windows

A window, just like a door, is a place that can be

ambush for being likely that there is the passage of police officers. Soon, the patrol to
moving close to a window should increase your attention aiming for more
security.
When moving close to a window, the P1 will take the
front while P2, in Siamese formation, will face the window, visualizing the
internal part of the building and ensuring the safety of the patrol's movement,
after the passage of the police, R1 will take over the security of the rear, freeing up
P2 will return to its original position in the patrol.

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5.2.4 Patrol passage via stairs

The passage through stairs also requires care, as

they normally lead to vulnerable corridors that fit the concept of
"death cone", in addition to the geographical advantage for those at a higher level.
These can be strategic locations for a possible resistance against the police.
In this way, when crossing a flight of stairs, the P1 will use the technique of the third.
eye "slicing" the blind spot taking the upper level of the staircase, having done that, the P2
he will take the corridor leaving space for the rest of the crew to pass, avoiding fire
friend. Finally, upon mastering the upper part, the commander will give the signal to

regroup and continue the progression.

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5.2.5 Team arrangement within the building

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5.2.6 Functions during approach to buildings

Commander: Responsible for coordinating the entire review, as well as carrying out the
safety during the personal search;
Subcommander: Responsible for the collection of the seized material, as well as
ensure safety during the personal search and relay all information to
the commander;
P1 e R2:Responsáveis pela revista dos cômodos, repassando todo material
found for the Subcommander;
Responsible for the custody and personal search of the members inside the premises;
Responsible for the external security of the location, preventing unauthorized people
authorized personnel enter the scene of the occurrence.

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5.2.7 Magazine in the room

The inspection in the room will be done systematically, starting from the
from the extremity to the center, preferably done in a clockwise direction from below
up.
It is recommended that one (1) police officer be assigned per room.
It is necessary to analyze the size of the venue and the characteristics of the location.

Initially, the room(s) and kitchen(s) will be searched.

bathroom(s), most likely places to find illegal items, and finally the room.
Once the procedure inside the building is completed, a
check the surroundings of the location and the roof if necessary.

5.2.8 Types of scanning

They are techniques used during movement with the objective of

visually dominate, totally or partially, a certain environment or place.
The most common are:
Angle measurement (slicing);
Quick look
Use of mirrors or cameras.

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Angle taken

It is characterized by increasing its visual field, distancing from

wall, the operator must be in the ready employment position using the technique
of the 'third eye', moving gradually and cautiously, gaining areas
larger views until checking the entire desired area. It is important that the angle
gain from the operator's displacement is not lost, so it should not be
receding the movement unless in extreme necessity.

Quick Look

It consists of a quick look at the environment you want to be.

"swept", the operator must perform the movement as quickly as possible, but not so
quickly that one cannot satisfactorily observe the place, exposing oneself the least possible to

so that the entire area can be visualized. Needing to use the technique again
It is important for the operator to change the location of the first glance so as not to fall victim to

ambush.
Use of mirrors and/or cameras

In situations of greater risk, where an ambush may occur,

or to gather information about the location, a tactical option is the use of mirrors
and/or cameras to observe environments not visible to the police, thus allowing,
better planning for police action. It is ideal that the mirror is fixed in
a telescopic pole to provide more safety for the team.

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6 USE OF HANDCUFFS

Handcuffs are police equipment used for the purposes

primary to control a person, provide security to military police, to
to others and reduce the possibility of escape or worsening of the occurrence.
The binding has the main guarantees:
1) Physical integrity of the prisoner and the team;

2) Dissuade the prisoner from any reaction against the team or escape;
The prisoner knows that this could be his last chance to escape.
It is important to keep in mind that the act of handcuffing generates a feeling

of incapacity (can also cause embarrassment), which is why many of the

sometimes a natural reaction occurs on the part of the person to accept such a condition,

mainly when it comes to people who have not committed offenses considered as
"serious" (those who threaten the life or physical integrity of people).
The handcuffs, in addition to traditional metal ring models,
with locks and connected to each other, they can also be made of plastic (disposable) or
consist of objects used to restrict the body movements of a
person held in custody (rope with handcuff knot, shoelace, etc.).
The joining cannot be adopted as a rule for every case of
imprisonment/conduct, as when used, it causes an inevitable constraint. This
Equipment should not be used as an instrument of subjugation or humiliation.
from prison.
The individual portable equipment must be suitable and adjusted
for comfortable use, so that it does not cause discomfort or be
obstacle when there is a need for its use. The police officer must keep the
equipment under your custody in order not to affect its functioning and
consequently for a better utilization.
The availability of these means to the police officer, as well as the training

for its correct use, it characterizes the materialization of the application of rights
humans to the agents responsible for the enforcement of the laws
International Treaties and Conventions to which Brazil is a signatory.

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6.1 LEGAL ASPECTS OF THE USE OF HANDCUFFS

The Code of Criminal Procedure (CPP) provides in its art. 284 that not
The use of force shall be permitted only to the extent necessary in cases of resistance or
prisoner escape attempt.
It is the understanding of the Supreme Federal Court that, if there is

if necessary, the use of handcuffs may be applied, even on the listed authorities
No article 242 of the CPP, regardless of the position/function/social status of the prisoner.

Binding Precedent No. 11, published on August 22, 2008,

It is only lawful to use handcuffs in cases of resistance and of founded
fear of escape or danger to one's own physical integrity or that of others, by the prisoner
or from third parties, justified the exception in writing, under penalty of
civil and criminal disciplinary responsibility of the agent or authority and of nullity
from the imprisonment or the procedural act referred to, without prejudice to liability
civil of the State (BRAZIL, 2008).
When using handcuffs, it is essential that the military police officer

justify such measure in writing in the Occurrence Bulletin, as determined by the

Binding Precedent, under penalty of liability in civil, criminal and
administrative.
The written formalization of the reasons that led to the handcuffing is the

a major difference that the Summary brings to police practice will result from three
specific situations:
a) resistance of the prisoner to police action;

b) founded fear that the prisoner may attempt to escape;

c) behavior of the prisoner that poses a risk to physical integrity of the
military police, from third parties or for oneself.
O quadro a seguir apresenta um rol exemplificativo de situações e
informações complementares que possam ser inseridas no Boletim de Ocorrência
to justify the use of handcuffs:

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SUGGESTION OF JUSTIFICATION
The prisoner resisted the police action during the intervention.
It was necessary to use handcuffs to contain him;
The prisoner with symptoms of intoxication or under the influence of
RESISTANCE
narcotic substances, showed indignation or
resistance to arrest, investing against the garrison (kicks,
kicks, punches, spat at the police officer, shoves and others).
There is a case of attempted escape in the police records of
prisoner;
This is a fugitive prisoner;
At the time of the arrest, the prisoner tried to flee the scene.
FUGUE RECEIPT
if it is necessary to pursue him;
It concerns a citizen considered highly dangerous,
for involvement with gangs/bands;
The prisoner has a large number of police records and
ongoing legal proceedings.
Situation verified due to the possibility of the prisoner being
DANGER TO
attacked by the victim and their family members or by bystanders;
INTEGRITY
PHYSICS OF THE PRISONER
Situation verified through aggressive behavior
from prison (self-harm, possibility of falls, fractures);
Situation verified due to aggressive behavior
of the prison in relation to the military police;
There was a need to lead the handcuffed prisoner, in
reason for the vehicle not having a closed compartment
DANGER TO (chess), and there was a possibility of escape and/or necessity
INTEGRITY of security in transportation;
PHYSICS OF There is a history of assaults committed by the inmate;
MILITARY POLICE The prisoner exhibited symptoms of intoxication and
OR OF aggressive behavior; seemed to be under the influence of
THIRD PARTIES narcotic substances or similar;
He is a citizen considered to be of high danger.
due to police records involving violence;
The aggressiveness of the inmate was demonstrated in the execution of
suspicious fact.

ATTENTION! The military police officer will record in the Incident Report that

your action was covered by legality, reasonableness, and proportionality in use

of the force, to justify the use of handcuffs. It will resort to the description for this.
meticulous examination of each irregular behavior of the inmate that resulted in his

bonding.
Handcuffs do not prevent escapes. They are equipment for use
temporary to contain a person. Under this condition, surveillance is required.

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constant of the prisoner by the police officer.

The binding may seem like a good measure to contain a
violent suspect, preventing him from injuring others. However, it is worth
to emphasize that when you handcuff someone, you impair that person's ability to
protect.
Therefore, handcuffing a person to a fixed point, such as a post or a
fixed parts of vehicles, such as the bars present in the checker of some vehicles,
can put the prisoner at risk. Without hands free to defend himself, he becomes
unable to protect itself from imminent dangers, such as, for example, an attack from a
unhappy parent of the victim or even of mechanical shocks and accidents that occurred
with the vehicle.
It is important for the military police officer to understand that handcuffing is a

temporary way of containing imprisoned people. It is a distressing action and

therefore, it is recommended not to extend for long periods, as this attitude
may result in injuries, such as scratched wrists and even fractures and rupture of
ligaments. The use of the safety lock will also contribute to integrity
physics of the handcuffed.

6.2 HANDCUFFING STANDING

As a rule, the suspect shall be immobilized or at least

content, before the use of handcuffs. The police officer must always remain alert and
demonstrate to the suspect that you have total control over the situation.

Description of the procedure:

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In the standing personal search position, the officer will remain with the
weak hand holding the intertwined fingers of the suspect and with the strong hand will seek

the handcuff in its respective storage location;

After taking out the handcuff, he will place it ready in the strong palm of his hand.

so that the sliding arm is facing the police officer, with each bracelet
arranged at the end, so that the link connecting the handcuff is positioned in the
palm of the hand interior

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With energetic movement from bottom to top (or from top to

the cuff) will handcuff the wrist area of the same side as the dominant hand using the rod
sliding next to the pinky finger of the police officer;

The handcuffs should be between the head of the ulna bone and the wrist;

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After adjusting it on the wrist while holding the handcuff, he will move the hand.

choking the suspect on your back in a clockwise direction, performing a key of

L-shaped arm, where the police officer's forearm will be positioned between the back.
of the suspect and his forearm, making it impossible for him to move;

He will let go of the weak hand of the suspect's hand, which remains.
on the head, and running the hand inside the area of the arm with the forearm of
the suspect will grab in the metacarpal region, making a pinching movement, preventing
the movement of the hand of the aborded;

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Will move to the suspect's back, handcuffing right after,

with the other cuff bracelet that was left over;

He will adjust the handcuff so that it fits the back of the suspect's hand.

facing inward, thumb pointing up, thus preventing access from

fingers to the locking mechanism of the handcuffs, adjusting them so that they do not stay

sliding on the forearm;

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Use the locking mechanism, if the handcuff has one, to prevent

that the handcuffs tighten the suspect's wrist when he is in
displacement;

6.3 LYING HANDCUFFING

After the identification of the suspect and since he reacted to

prison or for being a more dangerous element; the commander
the police can order him to lie on the ground to carry out the
clustering and personal search.
Note: the lying position for personal search should be used.
only in situations of extreme necessity, where it will be carried out immediately
the suspect's arrest and then, the personal search, still on the ground.
Description of the procedure:

The police officer must order the suspect to lie on the ground.
ventral) with arms open and head turned to the opposite side from where it will come
police for the handcuffing;

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The police officer will approach the person being stopped and will hold with a strong hand.

the suspect's hand, involving all the fingers, including the thumb, rotating it in
clockwise so that the palm of the individual's hand faces upwards;
Will position the knees on the suspect's back, with one knee on the
proximity of the coccyx and the other in the shoulder and neck area keeping the arm
of the dominated suspect;

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Holding the suspect's hand with his weak hand, the police officer will draw the

handcuff with the strong hand and will wrap the movable bracelet around the suspect's wrist;

You will place the movable part of the handcuff in contact with the forearm,

pulling the handcuff towards the arm making the movable part wrap around the
I clenched my fist quickly and energetically.

He will lead the handcuffed arm behind the back, applying a lock.
of articulation in 'L', adjusting your knee near the suspect's hand in the area
the back, pressing it to keep it from moving.

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It will determine that the suspect takes another hand to the region of
costs and will carry out the handcuffing with the empty handcuff bracelet;

It will adjust the handcuff so that it fits the back of the suspect's hand.

facing inward, thumb pointing up, thus preventing access of the

fingers to the handcuff opening mechanism and adjusting it so that it does not stay

sliding on the forearm;

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If present, use the locking mechanism to prevent the handcuffs

open the pulse of the approached one more when he is in motion;

After the handcuffing is completed, the officer will remain next to the suspect
and with the hand that is closest to the shoulder of the approached, it will lift him off the ground,

partially setting it aside;

With the other hand, the officer will conduct the personal search by sliding on

chest and in the accessible areas of the suspect, searching for any illicit material or
that puts the garrison at risk;
After finishing one side of the personal search, do the same.
procedure on the opposite side of the suspect;

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To lift the suspect, first turn them to the side with both
hands, placing him sitting, make another turn to the side so that he stays
on your knees and then put it standing up.

Proceed carefully with the movement to lift the suspect, avoiding

let him drop it to avoid unnecessary injuries;

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When standing him up, instruct the suspect to spread his legs to
another personal search should be carried out in order to verify that no material was left behind
in the possession of the suspect.

6.4 CONDUCTING A SUSPECT

1st Way of CONDUCTION:

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With a strong hand, the police officer will hold the handcuff with the wrist facing inward.

for the back and between the suspect's forearms. With the weak hand, make a
"pinch" and firmly hold the elbow of the suspect that is on the same side of the
weak hand of the policeman;

Bringing the suspect's forearm close to the police officer's chest, reducing the

distance of both in the displacement;

Hanging the handcuffed hands, causing discomfort and
preventing the suspect from having access to the police officer's weapon;

2nd Form of CONDUCTION (mainly used in large

crowds where third parties are very close to the police

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Put the strong hand inside the handcuffed arm reaching the
triceps of the same side;
Make a light lever, preventing movement of the
suspect
Do not allow the hands of the handcuffed person to be close to the weapon.

fire

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If necessary, to remove the suspect's stability, the

a police officer can, with a weak hand, hold the shoulder that is on the opposite side of

shackled.
The apprehension should be approximate and always leave the suspect.
uncomfortable, in order to avoid any possibility of reaction or escape against the
garnish.

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