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Jade (soccer mom) 09-23-04 23:25 No 532912 |
Vehicle Search Tips | |||||||
COMMONLY ENCOUNTERED CONCEALMENT METHODS Part I CONDUCTING THE CANINE SEARCH OF A VEHICLE: Vehicles should be divided into four (4) separate areas: 1. All exterior locations (including the tires and their coverings, the underside framework, wheel wells, etc.). 2. The interior portions of the passenger compartment (including the dash-board area, seats, floor coverings, head-liner, etc.). 3. The rear or trunk area of the vehicle. 4. The front or engine compartment of the vehicle. NOTE: In this search sequence, the suspect vehicle is situated with the wind blowing from the passenger to driver side of the vehicle. The search sequence is begun on the front left of the vehicle. (As in all vehicle searches, windows are in the up position, doors un-locked (closed) and the hood and trunk lids closed. Vehicle keys are in the trunk lock). A. The exterior search will begin on the down-wind corner of the vehicle proceeding in a counter-clockwise pattern. B. Once the starting drill is completed, the canine is deployed on examination of the exterior body surfaces proceeding from the bumper along the drivers side of the vehicle. All surfaces such as hub-caps (wheel coverings), door cracks, lighting recesses, etc. are afforded to examination by the canine. C. On reaching the rear, drivers side corner of the vehicle, the canine continues its search across the back exterior portion of the vehicle. All surfaces again, including the underside of the trunk, cracks, tail-light fixtures, etc., are afforded to examination by the canine. D. On continuing the search sequence from the passenger side, rear corner of the vehicle, the canine is afforded all locations as those mentioned in Section-B above. E. On reaching the front, passenger side corner of the vehicle, the canine is afforded all areas such as the underside of the engine compartment, the bumper area, the grill area and the lighting recess areas. This completes the exterior, vehicle search sequence of a narcotic detector canine. SEARCH OF THE INTERIOR (PASSENGER COMPARTMENT) OF THE VEHICLE: The canine is then directed by the handler to the passenger door of the vehicle and all steps as shown in here should be completed by the canine team within the passenger, interior portion of the vehicle. A. The interior search will begin at the drivers door. On opening the door, the starting drill is performed and the canine directed to the area below the steering column. (The interior search is directed from the dash-board area into the rear seat area.) B. On beginning the search, the canine is un-leashed and the handler at this point closes the door allowing the door to remain partially open directing the canine to search. C. The canine should be directed to search the entire dash-board area, both front and underside surfaces. D. The canine is then directed into the rear seat portion of the interior passenger compartment. E. The canine is again directed to search the head-liner area, seat area and side panel areas. NOTE: The canine needs to especially be afforded the opportunity to thoroughly check the seat seams both at the floor level and where the upright back portion and the seat portion of the seat joins. The canine is then removed after all areas have been checked within the interior portion of the passenger compartment. The canine is then directed to the rear or trunk portion of the vehicle. A. The keys to the vehicle being searched in the trunk lock, the handler then opens the trunk and directs the canine to begin the search of the trunk area. The canine should be directed naturally, to search any and all contents of the trunk. The canine is then removed from the trunk area of the vehicle completing the search of the rear or trunk portion of the vehicle. The canine is then directed by the handler to the front end, or engine compartment of the vehicle. NOTE: Naturally, no canine will search the engine compartment of a vehicle that has recently been operated. If the vehicle is still very hot from operation and has not had sufficient time to cool, the canine should only be made to search the exterior and underside portion of the front end section. NOTE: Prior to any search, every handler should always keep in mind that in todays ways and means of narcotics traffickers, there may be explosive or destructive devices situated on vehicle, within dwellings, etc. If there should be any doubt, have an experienced Explosives Ordinance Technician proceed in securing the vehicle or situation PRIOR to initiating any search for narcotic contraband. The following information is tips or "indicators" that handlers should note while searching vehicles for contraband. A. Freshly painted surfaces or areas that appear to have been "sealed" with epoxy or other plastic type sprays. B. Freshly re-welded seams. C. "New" rust at joints that apparently, have recently been resealed. D. Screw or bolts heads that have apparent new wrench or screwdriver damage from recently being turned. E. Accessories or new body sections that have been added to alter the original body configuration of the vehicle. F. Strong odor of talcum powder or air fresheners. G. Strong odor of recently re-glued areas. H. New stitching or new fabric on upholstered areas. I. New material on door panels or head-liner areas. J. New wiring or switches that are not "standard" options on vehicles. (Wire and switches could be used to operate "trap-doors.") K. While tapping on surface walls, a hollow sound or tap that cannot be felt on the reverse side might indicate a void with contraband between the surfaces. L. Areas that have recently been worked on. (i.e. no grease or undercoating material has been removed and the seams are clean.) M. Additional battery or power sources. (Contraband concealed inside. Battery is actually fake.) N. Additional fuel cell, bladders or tanks. (Contraband, even though the cell, bladder or tank is full, may be taped inside to the wall of the container or suspended using wire or string.) O. Fuel gauge showing 1/2 full and tank while tapping on exterior surface, sounds full. P. Several fuel filler caps with only one tank. Q. New screws, rivets or bolts. R. "Hot"/"Cold" areas felt on examination by feel. (Areas that should be entirely hot or entirely cold but are different when felt. False compartments could be between the compartments concealing contraband.) NOTE: Prior to any search, every handler should always keep in mind that in todays ways and means of narcotics traffickers, there may be explosive or destructive devices situated on vehicle, within dwellings, etc. If there should be any doubt, have an experienced Explosives Ordinance Technician proceed in securing the vehicle or situation PRIOR to initiating any search for narcotic contraband. There's a terrorist behind every Bush. |
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Jade (soccer mom) 09-23-04 23:43 No 532914 |
Part II | |||||||
Listed below are areas that have been documented as concealment locations. Wheel coverings: Taping or magnetic container holding contraband. Tires: After disassembly of tire from rim, taped inside of the tire and placing back on to vehicle. Wheel wells: False compartment or containers taped or fastened with magnets to the rear, underside or otherwise area not visible without disassembly. False compartments: Under the trunk area, to the underside of the floor pans, etc.. Frame work: Taped or magnetic containers concealed within the frame work and then re -welded. Lights: Contraband affixed with tape, magnets, etc., in the void. Bumper: Contraband affixed with tape, magnets or wire to the rear side out of sight. The area behind the lights, including reflector lights. Fuel Tanks: (Propane/Petroleum) False fuel tanks (half fuel and half concealment area.) NOTE: a. Always check inside of the filler cap for proof containers suspended within the tank. b. Officers should also keep in mind the "piston-type" shock absorbers in newer type vehicle bumpers. Contraband can be stored the void of these allowing concealment. Kick panels:(front at feet area) Contraband taped to the back side of panel located in and the panel re-installed. False Fire-wall Concealed area with contraband stashed in the void and then dash-board area re-installed. Top Dash-pad Pad removed and contraband taped to the underside with the pad re-installed. Dash-board: Contraband taped to rear side or magnetic container affixed out of sight. Air Conditioning or Heating: Hoses or duct removed and Hoses/Ducts contraband secreted inside with the hose re-installed. Glove box: Box removed and contraband taped or secreted using a magnetic container to the top side of the box and then re-installing the box. Radio or Tape Players: Accessory removed and contraband affixed with tape or magnet to top side and accessory re-installed. NOTE: The accessory should also be operated to ensure that the unit is not a "false accessory with contraband secreted inside. SEARCH OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE: Ash-tray: The ash-tray should be removed from its bracket the area behind it checked. Behind most ash-trays in dash areas is a void large enough to secret a quantity of contraband. Steering column/wheel: Contraband taped around steering column and the outside casing re-installed around the contraband. The horn or center portion of the steering wheel on most vehicles can also be removed and allow a substantial size void to hide secret contraband. Front seat:(including head-rest) Seat removed from vehicle head-rest) and upholstery removed securing contraband to framework and then re-installing the seat. NOTE: If head-rest are "pull-up type", pull up and ensure that the head-rest is not hollowed-out with a cavity allowing secreting of contraband. Head-liner: (including dome light) Head-liner remove contraband to be taped head-liner re-installed. Doors: Panels removed and contraband secreted with-in door frame work and panel re- installed. NOTE: In many situations, the ash-trays are pulled out and the contraband suspended inside of the void area with wire and the ash-tray re-installed. False compartment under floor: Void areas created to secret contraband and carpet re-installed. False compartments:(rear seat\trunk area) areas created to secret contraband and then seat back re-stalled to cover area. NOTE: Most situations such as these hiding locations have "trap-doors" with switches that are located in the dash area or kick-panel area. Spare tire: Tire removed from wheel contraband secreted within the tire and then re-installed onto the wheel. Spare tire well: False compartment or secreted with tape or magnetic container and wheel placed on top of contraband concealing from sight. Underside of trunk lid: Structural members, contraband secreted inside and then re-welded. Between trunk lid layers and then re-welded. SEARCH OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE: "Stump" or "gravel" pans: Contraband concealed in magnetic containers or with tape to the out-of- sight portion. Radiators: Contraband concealed inside of the radiator in watertight containers. Windshield washer, brake fluid: Contraband concealed transmission fluid reservoirs inside of these areas in water-tight containers. Air Cleaner, carburetor area: Contraband taped or affixed to interior portions of area in magnetic containers. Grill: Contraband affixed with tape, wire or magnetic containers. Bumper: Contraband affixed to side with tape, wire or magnetic containers. NOTE: Officers should also keep in mind the "piston-type" shock absorbers in newer type vehicle bumpers. Contraband can be stored within the void of these allowing concealment. Engine oil pan: Pan removed and contraband taped or placed into water-tight magnetic container to wall of pan and pan replaced. Axle (front & rear) housings: Service plates removed and contraband in water-tight containers placed inside allowing concealment. This completes the entire process of vehicle search utilizing a narcotic detector canine. There's a terrorist behind every Bush. |
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geezmeister (Of Counsel) 09-25-04 04:57 No 533077 |
they left out the part... | |||||||
They left out the part where the cop signals the dog to alert on drugs in the vehicle. Maybe the cops pretend among themselves they don't do this. Umm hmm. mostly harmless |
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LoW_JacK (Hive Martyr) 09-25-04 14:44 No 533125 |
I havent seen an episode of COPS™ that the... | |||||||
I havent seen an episode of COPS™ that the damn mutt didnt alert to some kind of contraband and therfore cause the vehicles occupants a nightmare on whatever street. http://www.dodgeit.com |
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Organikum (Wonderful Personality) 09-26-04 11:26 No 533237 |
faked alarm, how true... | |||||||
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