What type of contact would you use for a vehicle w/ multiple occupants or a vehicle stopped as an investigative 'terry' stop?

• A. Direct approach
• B. High-risk approach
• C. Non-approach
• D. Contact from behind

Answer: (C)

When stopping a vehicle with multiple occupants or conducting an investigative Terry stop, use a non-approach contact. This approach keeps you at a safer distance, allows you to observe occupants’ movements, and lets you issue verbal commands without immediately stepping up to the vehicle. It reduces the chance of a rushed or unexpected reaction from several people and gives you time to assess risk before closing in. A direct approach would increase exposure with more occupants, a high-risk approach is reserved for known or imminent threats, and contacting from behind deprives you of visibility and control, making it harder to manage the scene safely.