Ensuring all operations, whenever possible, are planned, with all options considered and attempted.

Ensuring the safety of yourself, those around you, and the general public

Stopping a crime before it starts, or preventing it from escalating into further violence

Relaying information to other officers and government employees to keep them informed on the situation, including calling out for backup when necessary.

Synchronising your actions along with your fellow officers in order to entrap or neutralise suspects, or  to otherwise use numbers to gain advantage