##  [Tactical Vehicle Approach](/index.php/tactical-vehicle-approach) 

  ##  [Tactical Vehicle Approach](https://defense.quantumdictionary.io/tactical-vehicle-approach-0) 

  

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**Defense, Security & Public Safety Dictionary**

 







 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

Definition

A set of standardized, context‑sensitive procedures and formations used by officers to approach a stopped or parked vehicle in order to reduce exposure to hazards, maintain cover and concealment, control sightlines, and preserve options for communication and de‑escalation.