December 2008

Put yourself in Mesa, Ariz., Officer Keavy Kennedy's shoes. She responded to a call for backup on a traffic stop and ended up in a gunfight. Now answer the following questions.

At what point during your traffic stops do you decide to have occupants exit the car? In what order do you have them exit, and why?

How conscientious are you about responding to backup requests? How much faith do you have in your fellow officers' responses?

Officer Kennedy immediately adjusted her grip upon realizing that she'd misfired her first round. What have you done training-wise to compensate for the adrenaline rush that comes with a shooting?