15-10 Suspect Apprehension Pursuit Flashcards
Rationale
The Province of Ontario has regulated that, before initiating a suspect apprehension pursuit, a police officer shall determine whether the immediate need to apprehend or ————— an individual in a fleeing motor vehicle or to identify the fleeing motor vehicle outweighs the risk to public safety that may result from the pursuit.
——- is the paramount consideration factor in any decision to initiate, continue or abandon a suspect apprehension pursuit. Public safety represents a factor which may change rapidly and shall be continually assessed. A suspect
apprehension pursuit shall be the choice of ——- and shall be considered only when other alternatives are unavailable or ———- .
identify
Pulic Safety
Last resort
unsatisfactory
Supervision
————– attendance mandatory to monitor when a pursuit is initiated
Pursuit Supervisor notification mandatory when a pursuit is initiated
Pursuit Supervisor
Public Safety
(1) Public safety is the paramount consideration factor in any decision to initiate, continue or abandon a pursuit.
(2) Public safety represents a factor which may change rapidly and which shall be ——— assessed.
(3) A police officer does not breach the code of —– when the officer decides not to initiate or chooses to —– a pursuit because the officer has reason to believe that the risk to public safety that may result from the pursuit outweighs the risk to public safety that may result if an individual in the fleeing motor vehicle is not immediately ——— or if the fleeing motor vehicle or an individual in the fleeing motor vehicle is not identified
continually
conduct
abandon
apprehended
Public Safety
(4) A pursuit shall be the choice of ——– and shall be considered only when other alternatives are unavailable
or unsatisfactory.
(5) ——— initiating a pursuit, a police officer shall determine whether in order to protect public safety, the immediate need to apprehend or identify an individual in the fleeing motor vehicle or the need to identify the motor vehicle outweighs the risk to public safety that may result from the ——– .
(6) During a pursuit, a police officer shall continually ——– the determination to pursue and shall abandon the pursuit when the risk to public safety that may result from the pursuit outweighs the risk to public safety that may result if an individual in the fleeing motor vehicle is not immediately apprehended, or if the fleeing motor vehicle or an individual in the fleeing motor vehicle is not identified.
last resort
Before
pursuit
reassess
Criminal Offences
(1) A police officer may pursue or continue a pursuit where the police officer, prior to initiating a pursuit, has reasonable grounds to believe that a —– – has been committed or is ——– to be committed.
(2) The criminal offence ——- described in ss. 249.1 of the Criminal Code is not justification to initiate a pursuit but is a charge available ———- to a pursuit that has been undertaken for another lawful reason
.
(3) The criminal offence of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle arising out of the pursuit itself is not sufficient grounds to continue the pursuit
criminal offence
about
(flight)
incidental
Non – Criminal Offences
(1) No pursuit shall be initiated or continued for a ——– offence if the ———- of an individual in the motor vehicle is known.
(2) A pursuit for a non–criminal offence shall be abandoned once the motor vehicle is identified or an individual in the fleeing motor vehicle is ——–.
non–criminal
identity
identified
Responsibility for Safe Conduct
The responsibility for the safe conduct of a pursuit rests with the individual police officer, the ————– , the pursuit supervisor and any other authorized person ——————- the pursuit.
Members are reminded that the Service has installed ———— (AVLS) equipment in all marked vehicles that are equipped with a ————– (MWS). This system was designed, purchased and installed to enhance officer safety. AVLS uses the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite network to determine the location, speed
and direction of a marked vehicle at a specific date and time. At designated intervals, the GPS data received by the AVLS equipment is transmitted to and capable of being viewed using the ———– (CAD) system.
Communications Operator – Communications Services
monitoring
Automated Vehicle Location System
Mobile Workstation
Computer Aided Dispatch
Public Safety Factors
Members shall continually assess the following factors when involved in or when monitoring a pursuit. These factors are not in order of priority and shall be given ——— consideration
nature and ——— of the offence involving a suspect in the motor vehicle
information on the occupants of the motor vehicle, if known, including whether they are armed, suspects in a ——– , or there is reason to believe they are about to commit a violent crime
nature, condition and type of ——— (residential, industrial, playground, etc.)
presence of ———- or other traffic
——— of day
apparent —— of the driver
——— and road conditions
——– in which the pursued motor vehicle is being operated
presence in the pursued motor vehicle of ——- who are not suspects
length of time and ——– involved
——– of vehicles involved in the pursuit (motorcycle, car, truck)
presence in the police vehicle of ——— passengers
limits on the police officer’s —–to operate the police vehicle at the speeds reached during the pursuit
———- of other means of apprehension
equal
seriousness
violent crime
area
pedestrians
time
age
weather
manner
individuals
distance
type
non–police
ability
availability
Suspect Apprehension Pursuit Restrictions
(1) A police officer in an ——– motor vehicle shall not engage in a pursuit unless a marked motor vehicle is not readily available and the police officer believes that it is necessary to ——- apprehend an individual in the fleeing motor vehicle or to identify the fleeing motor vehicle or an individual in the fleeing motor vehicle.
(2) ——— and all–terrain vehicle operators shall not engage in a pursuit.
(3) No more than —— motor vehicles should be directly engaged in a pursuit unless authorized by the pursuit ———-.
(4) Complete or partial ——- may only be used in ——— circumstances and must be authorized by a road supervisory officer and/or the ———— .
(5) The following of a pursuit on a ——— route is prohibited unless directed by the pursuit ———-.
unmarked
immediately
Motorcycle
two (2)
supervisor
roadblocks
extreme
pursuit supervisor
parallel
supervisor
Firearms Discharge
Discharging a firearm at a motor vehicle is an ineffective method of disabling the vehicle. Discharging a firearm at a motor vehicle may present a hazard to both the officer and to the public. Members are ———- from discharging a firearm at a motor vehicle for the sole purpose of ——— the vehicle.
Members shall not discharge a firearm at the operator or ——–of a motor vehicle unless there poses an immediate threat of —— or grievous bodily harm to officers and or members of the public by a means other than the ——–
prohibited
disabling
occupants
death
vehicle
Firearms Discharge
Members shall be cognizant that disabling the operator of the motor vehicle thereby disabling the control over the motor vehicle may also present a hazard to both the officer and the public.
Except while —— a motor vehicle, members shall not place themselves in the ——of an occupied motor vehicle with the intention of preventing its ——. Additionally, members should not attempt to disable an occupied vehicle by ——-into it.
Pursuant to Procedure 13–03 and 13–05, any apparent breach of this Procedure will be carefully considered on its merits having regard to all the circumstances before discipline is commenced.
in
path
escape
reaching
Alternative to Pursuit
Prior to a pursuit, police officers shall consider the alternatives described in the Suspect Apprehension Pursuit Training
Manual developed by the ————–. These alternatives include
(1) s—————-
(2) f—————I
(3) T—————-
(4) D———–
(5) H———-
(6) c—————
DC SHIT
Ontario Police College
(1) strategic following
(2) follow–up investigation
(3) the Tandem Stop
(4) use of tire deflation devices, when available
(5) the use of a helicopter, when available
(6) strategic use of rear, side and combination methods for stopping vehicles
Methods of Terminating a Pursuit
During a pursuit, police officers and pursuit supervisors shall consider methods of terminating a pursuit as described in the ————— developed by the Ontario Police College. These methods include
(1) P————
(2) a————
(3) t————-
(4) r———-
(5) r———-
(6) p————-
(7) i——–
RIP TRAP
Suspect Apprehension Pursuit Training Manual
(1) strategic pursuing
(2) abandoning
(3) use of tire deflation devices, when available
(4) rolling block
(5) stationary road block
(6) pinning
(7) intentional contact
Police officers may only intentionally cause a marked or unmarked motor vehicle to come into physical contact with a fleeing motor vehicle for the purposes of —— it, where the police officer believes on reasonable grounds that to do
so is necessary to immediately ——– against the loss of life or serious bodily harm. In considering this action, police officers shall —— the impact of the action on the safety of other members of the public and other police officers. It
must be remembered that impacts at relatively low speeds can cause the driver and passenger-side ——to deploy and potentially injure the occupants of the marked or unmarked motor vehicle. This manoeuvre should only be considered
in areas of —- vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and executed at ——low speeds.
stopping
protect
assess
airbags
low
very
Police officers may cause a marked or unmarked motor vehicle to come into physical contact with the fleeing motor vehicle for the purposes of —–the fleeing motor vehicle, if the fleeing motor vehicle has lost control or ——– with an object and come to a stop and the driver of the fleeing motor vehicle ——to try to use it to flee. Police officers involved in a pursuit with the assistance of additional police officers in marked or unmarked motor vehicles may attempt to safely —— their marked or unmarked motor vehicles in such a manner as to prevent the ———, either forwards or backwards, of the fleeing motor vehicle
pinning
collided
continues
position
movement
As a termination method, strategic pursuing is the primary driving mode during an active pursuit. The intent of this technique is that by significantly increasing the distance between the marked or unmarked motor vehicle and the fleeing
motor vehicle, the fleeing driver will seize the opportunity to stop and ——- the fleeing motor vehicle. When using this technique police officers shall
——– all emergency equipment
follow the fleeing motor vehicle from a ——— increased distance.
abandon
activate
significantly
Strategic pursuing cont.
By doing so, the police officers’ “———- ” will be reduced, allowing for better control of sensory and physical ——- functions and offer the driver an opportunity to abandon the fleeing motor vehicle and flee on foot. Strategic
pursuing may be used until
the driver stops ———
another ———- method is employed, or
the pursuit is ———–.
Strategic pursuing is the ——— driving mode during a pursuit and fully-activated emergency equipment must be deployed. Strategic pursuing is not to be utilized once a pursuit has been ———-
target fixation
multitasking
voluntarily
termination
abandoned
primary
abandoned
When the fleeing motor vehicle is a large truck, bus, motorcycle, or off-road vehicle, use only the following methods to terminate a pursuit
———– pursue the fleeing motor vehicle with emergency equipment activated until the fleeing motor vehicle stops, or
———- the pursuit.
strategically
abandon
Only two options available
Reporting of Pursuits
Following every pursuit, the police officer initiating the pursuit shall complete a ——–prior to the completion of their tour of duty. In addition, where no suspect has been apprehended, the police officer shall complete the applicable eReport
prior to the completion of their tour of duty.
TPS 348
Reporting of Pursuits
For the purposes of pursuit reporting under Part “—” of the TPS 348, the police officer shall indicate in the required section
the specific reason for ——– the motor vehicle and ——— for initiating the pursuit
the justification for ———-the pursuit
the ——– to public safety throughout the pursuit
the names and employee numbers of the pursuit supervisor and the available road supervisor
the summary of the report shall describe, in narrative format, a brief, chronological, ——— of the events pertaining to the pursuit, including the ——-where the fleeing motor vehicle and/or individuals in the fleeing motor
vehicle were identified. Personal identifiers, e.g. names of police officers, vehicle licence plate numbers etc., should not be ———in this section of the report
B
stopping
justification
continuing
risk
synopsis
point
recorded
Pursuits Involving More Than One (1) Police Service
When there is more than one (1) police service involved in the pursuit, the responsible supervisor is the supervisor in the ——– where the pursuit is ——- until the pursuit is handed over to the other police service. Where a pursuit has
covered more than one (1) police service jurisdiction, the police service in the jurisdiction where the pursuit began shall ensure co–ordination of a joint ——– Report.
jurisdiction
initiated
Fail to Stop
Police Officer
1. When a driver of a fleeing motor vehicle refuses to stop and circumstances dictate that a pursuit will not be initiated shall
advise —————-
prior to the completion of the tour of duty, complete
the applicable sections of a TPS —–
a TPS—— if applicable
the applicable ———-
Communications Operator – Communications Services (Communications Operator)
348
eReports
Police Officer
- When a driver of a fleeing motor vehicle refuses to stop and a pursuit is initiated shall
immediately advise the ———– of the driver’s refusal
assess the public safety factors and ——–update the Communications Operator with
the ——–of the fleeing motor vehicle, speed, location, and direction of travel
information on the ——– and seriousness of the offence
the presence of pedestrians or other ——-
———- and weather conditions
the ——–in which the fleeing motor vehicle is being operated
any ——— public safety factors
activate the emergency lights and siren, if equipped
activate the ————-, if equipped
Communications Operator
continuously
description
nature
traffic
road
manner
other
In–Car Camera System (ICCS)
Police Officer
For the protection of the public and members, police officers shall not adjust the ICCS while actively engaged in apprehending or pursuing a fleeing motor vehicle.
comply with any directions given by the pursuit supervisor
A police officer may be held ——– for any Criminal Code or Highway Traffic Act offence committed in relation to the pursuit.
remain on the assigned ——, unless otherwise instructed by the Communications Operator
advise the pursuit supervisor of any ——–to be used to terminate the pursuit, when practicable
liable
channel
methods
Police Officer
- When initiating a pursuit while operating an unmarked motor vehicle shall
request a ——-motor vehicle attend and engage in the pursuit
immediately ———- the pursuit when a marked motor vehicle arrives and becomes engaged in the pursuit
marked
abandon
Police Officer
- When engaged in a pursuit where the risk to public safety outweighs the need to apprehend an individual in a fleeing motor vehicle or the need to identify the fleeing motor vehicle or the need to identify an individual in the fleeing motor
vehicle or when ordered by a pursuit supervisor shall
immediately ——– the pursuit
bring the marked or unmarked motor vehicle to a safe ——-
turn —— emergency equipment, if equipped
advise the ———- that the pursuit has been abandoned
provide the last known direction of the fleeing motor vehicle, and, if not already done, the fleeing motor vehicle ——–
advise the Communications Operator of the current location and ——– reading of the vehicle
prior to the completion of the tour of duty, complete
a TPS 348
a TPS 227, if applicable
the applicable eReports if the driver of the fleeing motor vehicle is not arrested - When a pursuit has resulted in a collision shall comply with Procedures 07–01 and 07–05.
abandon
stop
off
Communications Operator
description
odometer
Communications Operator – Communication Services
- When advised of a pursuit, in addition to complying with unit–specific policies, shall
notify an —————-
advise other ——– units of the pursuit
advise the appropriate ——— officers when a pursuit is initiated and abandoned
provide the pursuing police officers and appropriate supervisory officers with any information on ——– circumstances or conditions that are known
——— radio communications during the pursuit
inform ———- jurisdictions that a pursuit is in progress in order to ensure maximum co-ordination and co-operation, if applicable
Operational Supervisor – Communications Services
patrol
supervisory
dangerous
control
adjoining
Pursuit Supervisor
- When advised of a pursuit, in addition to complying with unit–specific policies, shall
assume ——- of the pursuit
order additional police —– to assist, if required
order unnecessary police officers to resume regular patrol, if required
monitor the progress of the pursuit to ensure compliance with this Procedure and O. Reg. 266/10
order and co-ordinate ——— methods where time and circumstances permit
————- the use of approved methods of terminating the pursuit
order the pursuit ———– when it is determined that the risk to public safety that may result from the pursuit outweighs the need to apprehend an individual in a fleeing motor vehicle or the need to identify the fleeing motor
vehicle or the need to identify an individual in the fleeing motor vehicle
control
vehicles
termination
authorize
abandoned
Road Supervisory Officer
- When advised of a pursuit shall
——— the communication
advise the Communications Operator that he/she is monitoring
order the pursuit ———, when appropriate and advise the pursuit supervisor accordingly
assume the role of pursuit supervisor in the absence of an —————
monitor
abandoned
Operations Supervisor – Communications Services
Road Supervisory Officer
- At the conclusion of a pursuit shall
ensure
a TPS 348
a TPS 227, if applicable
the applicable eReports
are completed prior to the completion of the tour of duty
——- the TPS 348 and include comments in the appropriate section prior to the completion of the tour of duty - Upon receipt of a TPS 348 indicating that a pursuit was not initiated shall review the report and include comments in the appropriate section prior to the completion of the tour of duty.
review
Abandon Pursuit means the ——— of a pursuit when police officers are no longer pursuing a fleeing motor vehicle for the purpose of stopping or identifying the fleeing motor vehicle or an individual in the fleeing motor vehicle.
[Source: Police Services Act, O.Reg. 266/10, ss.1(2)]
discontinuation
Marked Vehicle means a Service vehicle used primarily by uniformed officers that:
- is clearly marked with Toronto Police Service decals along with the word “police” and is equipped with “———–” emergency lighting visible from 360 degrees and has a ———– electronic siren - meets the minimum requirements as set out in the ————– for an emergency vehicle, as well as Ontario Regulation 926 and Policing Standards Manual (Adequacy Standards) AI–008 for ——- vehicles.
overhead
forward-facing
Highway Traffic Act
general patrol
Pursuit Supervisor means a ————- or, if unavailable, a road supervisory officer.
communications supervisor
Suspect Apprehension Pursuit (Pursuit) occurs when a police officer attempts to direct the driver of a motor vehicle to stop, the driver refuses to —– the police officer, and the police officer pursues in a motor vehicle for the purpose of
stopping the fleeing motor vehicle, or ——- the fleeing motor vehicle, or an individual in the fleeing motor vehicle.
[Source: Police Services Act, O.Reg. 266/10, ss.1(1)]
obey
identifying
