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63A Traffic Direction and Control <br /> <br /> <br />Policy & Procedure Page 8 of 10 <br />c. The voice is seldom used in directing traffic. Arm gestures and the whistle <br />are usually sufficient. There are numerous reasons why verbal commands <br />are not used. <br /> <br />i. Verbal orders are not easy to give or understand and often lead to <br />dangerous misinterpretations. <br />ii. An order that is shouted may also antagonize the motorist. <br />iii. Verbal instruction may be beneficial when the officer needs to <br />impart information to pedestrians. Hand gestures to pedestrians <br />often cause drivers to think these are meant for them and can <br />cause unwanted movement and create an unsafe situation. <br /> <br />d. Occasionally a driver or pedestrian will not understand the officer's <br />directions. When this happens the officer should: <br /> <br />i. Move reasonably close to the person and politely and briefly <br />explain his directions. <br />ii. No officer shall exhibit a loss of temper by shouting or otherwise <br />indicate antagonism toward those who do not understand or who <br />do not wish to obey the officer's directions. <br /> <br />e. A flashlight can be used to halt traffic. <br /> <br />i. To stop traffic slowly swing the beam of the light across the path of <br />the oncoming traffic. The beam from the flashlight strikes the <br />pavement as an elongated spot of light. <br />ii. After the driver has stopped, arm signals may be given in the usual <br />manner, using the vehicle's headlights for illumination. <br />iii. Use of colored cones mounted on the flashlight are helpful when <br />signaling vehicles. <br /> <br />F. Special Traffic Situations [61.3.2 (c)] <br /> <br />1. Special Events /Critical Incidents. A variety of public events may require special <br />accommodations to be made for parking and traffic regulation. These events <br />may include parades, sporting events, or any other activity that concentrates a <br />high number of people or vehicles into a given area. <br /> <br />a. The Captain of Operations, or a designee, shall prepare a traffic direction <br />and control plan for each special event. <br />b. Although the nature and extent of the traffic direction and control will vary <br />depending on the type of event, the officer preparing for these events shall <br />consider the following: <br /> <br />i. Ingress and egress of vehicles and pedestrians; <br />ii. Provisions for parking; <br />iii. Spectator control; <br />iv. Public transportation;