What should you do if the scene is unsafe when deploying the Stop Stick?

If the scene is unsafe when deploying the Stop Stick, it is essential to abort the deployment to ensure the safety of all individuals involved, including officers and civilians. Continuing with deployment could lead to unnecessary risk and complications, especially in potentially volatile situations where a suspect vehicle may pose a danger to others or the officer initiating the Stop Stick.

Choosing to abort allows the officer to reassess the situation, ensuring that safety protocols are prioritized. In addition, by aborting the deployment, it opens up the opportunity to call for backup or alternative strategies that can be executed once the scene is secured. This approach is critical in law enforcement, where conditions can change rapidly, and making decisions under potentially hazardous circumstances requires careful consideration of safety first.