What are the duties of Additional Units?

• A. Rear traffic cover position, second officer in arrest team, turn off headlights so there is no back lighting, perimeter control, extra road coverage
• B. Directing the arrest from behind
• C. Primary suspect negotiation
• D. Only observe from distance

Answer: (A)

Additional Units are there to provide support that expands safety, control, and coverage during a deployment. Their duties are about backing up the lead team and keeping the scene secure from multiple angles. They manage rear traffic cover to keep the scene accessible to responders while preventing interference from vehicles approaching from behind. They also act as a second officer in the arrest team, offering immediate backup, cross-checks, and a safeguard against surprises. Turning off headlights so there is no back lighting helps reduce visibility from outside the operation, which can prevent suspects or onlookers from pinpointing the team’s exact position and can lower glare that could reveal the team’s location. Perimeter control is essential to create a boundary around the incident, preventing unauthorized access and containing any threats. Extra road coverage ensures surrounding routes are monitored for potential escapes or complications, giving the team flexibility to respond.

Other approaches don’t fit the role: directing the arrest from behind isn’t about active protection and containment, primary suspect negotiation is a specialized task handled by trained negotiators, and merely observing from a distance doesn’t contribute to scene safety or control.