15-10 Suspect Apprehension Pursuit

Question 1

What must a police officer determine before initiating a suspect apprehension pursuit?

Answer 1

Whether the immediate need to apprehend or identify an individual outweighs the risk to public safety.

This assessment must continually consider changing public safety factors.

Question 2

What is the paramount consideration in any decision to initiate, continue, or abandon a pursuit?

Answer 2

Public safety.

Public safety must be continually assessed throughout the pursuit.

Question 3

When should a suspect apprehension pursuit be considered?

Answer 3

As a choice of last resort when other alternatives are unavailable or unsatisfactory.

Question 4

What should a police officer do during a pursuit regarding public safety?

Answer 4

Continually reassess the risk to public safety and abandon the pursuit if necessary.

Question 5

What grounds must a police officer have to initiate or continue a pursuit?

Answer 5

Reasonable grounds to believe that a criminal offence has been committed or is about to be committed.

Question 6

Is the criminal offence of flight justification to initiate a pursuit?

Answer 6

No, it is a charge available incidental to a pursuit initiated for another lawful reason.

Question 7

Can a pursuit be initiated for a non-criminal offence if the identity of the individual is known?

Answer 7

No.

Question 8

Who bears the responsibility for the safe conduct of a pursuit?

Answer 8

The individual police officer, the Communications Operator, the pursuit supervisor, and other authorized persons.

Question 9

What technology does AVLS utilize to monitor police vehicle activity?

Answer 9

Global Positioning System (GPS).

GPS data is transmitted to the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.

Question 10

List some factors to assess during a pursuit.

Answer 10

• Nature and seriousness of the offence
• Information on occupants
• Type of area
• Presence of pedestrians or traffic
• Time of day
• Weather conditions
• Manner of operation of the pursued vehicle
• Presence of non-suspects in the vehicle
• Length of pursuit
• Type of vehicles involved
• Police vehicle passenger presence
• Limits on police vehicle operation
• Availability of other apprehension methods.

Question 11

Under what condition can a police officer in an unmarked vehicle engage in a pursuit?

Answer 11

Only if a marked vehicle is not readily available and immediate apprehension is necessary.

Question 12

Is discharging a firearm at a motor vehicle a recommended method to disable it?

Answer 12

No, it is considered ineffective and hazardous.

Question 13

What should police officers consider as alternatives to pursuit?

Answer 13

• Strategic following
• Follow-up investigation
• The Tandem Stop
• Use of tire deflation devices
• Use of a helicopter
• Strategic stopping methods.

Question 14

What are some methods of terminating a pursuit?

Answer 14

• Strategic pursuing
• Abandoning
• Use of tire deflation devices
• Rolling block
• Stationary road block
• Pinning
• Intentional contact.

Question 15

What must a police officer do after abandoning a pursuit?

Answer 15

• Bring the vehicle to a safe stop
• Turn off emergency equipment
• Notify the Communications Operator
• Provide the last known direction and description of the fleeing vehicle.
• Complete relevant reports before the end of the duty shift.

Question 16

What is the definition of ‘Abandon Pursuit’?

Answer 16

The discontinuation of a pursuit when police officers are no longer pursuing a fleeing motor vehicle.

Question 17

What does ‘Suspect Apprehension Pursuit’ refer to?

Answer 17

When a police officer attempts to direct a motor vehicle to stop, the driver refuses, and the officer pursues to stop or identify the vehicle or its occupants.

Question 18

What is the meaning of ‘Unmarked Police Vehicle’ in pursuit context?

Answer 18

All vehicles other than marked police vehicles owned or operated by the Service.