Cops respond to security alarms or reports of possible trespassing persons every single day. Now, if there’s some expediency necessary, it’s understandable that officers will have a tendency to keep moving forward through the structure as quickly — and, of course, safely — as possible.
Obviously, rapid speed during building searches can sometimes be of critical importance, but in less time-sensitive situations when you can take things a bit slower, consider using strategically timed pauses to throw suspects off ...and possibly lure them out of hiding unwittingly.
For example, if you’re hunting for someone in a building, instead of making a prompt tactical entry after opening a door to a large room that may harbor a number of hiding spots, stop and wait quietly for a minute or even two. After time, a fidgety suspect who is hiding may believe that since he doesn’t hear you moving forward, you’ve gone away.
Once he steps out, though, surprise!
You’re still there, ready to snag him.
