Glossary/Tactics & Scene Control/CoverCoverAn object or position offering meaningful protection from a threat, particularly gunfire. An engine block is cover; a car door usually is not.Related termsConcealmentCrossfireBackdropMore in Tactics & Scene ControlContact officerCover officerBackupPerimeterContainmentStagingScene securityClear a buildingFatal funnelOfficer safetyBrowse the glossaryWatch the videos