10 HOW AUTO-SPIKE DEPLOYS

10A. What is the difference between the Auto-spike system and other systems such as Spike Belt?

A. Auto-Spike works on all road conditions.

B. Auto-Spike can be reloaded with spikes.

C. Its just like all the others.

10B. What does the acronym A.L.E.C. stand for?

A. Auto Lock extended configuration.

B. Lock means the system stays locked open, unlike other brands which tangle, land unextended, or collapse as they move.

C. Extended means that the system snaps open at its widest point and locks open.

D. A.L.E.C. has no special meaning.

10C. What role does the acronym A.L.E.C. play in the deployment of the Auto-spike?

A. The frame un-locks when it hits the curb, and collapses to not spike other vehicles.

B. Lesser systems when pulled of road do not fold up and portion might stay on road and spike a car.

C. Officers entering the roadway to clear Spikes is a major risk.

D. This means the system, stays wide and is more likely to hit the tires and on both sides of the car.

E. Hitting more tires helps bring a chase to an end.

C. ALEC is just a marketing word.

10D. What are some of the mentioned drawbacks of the other tire deflation systems compared to the Autospike system?

A. Not reusable.

B. It visibility deployment.

C. Will not work off road.

10E. What must an officer do to deploy the Auto-spike once the Velcro strap has been undone?

A. Lower body into stance, extended arm to back with hand holding spikes, then deploy.

C. Deploy immediately and spike the tires of all cars on the roadway.

B. Watch Traffic closely, looking for target vehicle.

D. Deploy, only when last car has passed and you have a clear shot at the target.