What is one recommended action when responding to a crime scene at night?

When responding to a crime scene at night, it is recommended to reduce speed and turn off headlights to prevent drawing attention to your approach. This strategy helps maintain a tactical advantage and enhances officer safety. By minimizing light and noise, you can avoid alerting potential suspects or drawing unnecessary attention to the scene, which can be critical in situations where stealth is necessary.

Using high brightness headlights could illuminate the area and make the responding officer visible, potentially compromising safety or the investigation. Engaging sirens creates urgency but can also attract unwanted attention and alert suspects. Similarly, while using a dome light may provide visibility inside the vehicle, it could also signal the officer's presence to those outside. Thus, reducing speed and turning off headlights supports a more discreet and cautious approach in a nighttime environment.