During the initial phase, which vehicles may be used?

• A. Marked cars and unmarked cars
• B. Police motorcycles
• C. Fire service vehicles
• D. Unmarked police cars only

Answer: (A)

In the initial phase, you use a mix of vehicles to suit the situation. Using both marked and unmarked police cars gives you the best of both worlds: marked cars provide clear authority and deterrence, while unmarked cars offer discretion for covert actions or stealth where visibility could hinder the operation. This flexibility is essential at the start of an incident or intervention because conditions can change, and you may need to switch tactics as it unfolds. The other options are more restrictive or describe vehicle types not inherent to the initial phase in this context, whereas using marked and unmarked cars together covers the practical range of early responses.