3.200 CODE 3 DRIVING (EXCLUDING PURSUIT DRIVING)

Question 1

Code 3 driving

What are important elements to code 3 driving?

There are 3

Answer 1

good judgment, communication, and coordination

Question 2

Code 3 Driving

Emergency lights and siren, emergency response driving, will not exceed posted speed limit by more than ____

Answer 2

20 MPH

Question 3

What are the 4 elements for an officer to initate a code 3 response

Answer 3

1. Imminent danger to citizens and the officer’s arrival might save lives.
2. Another officer requires assistance to control a volatile situation.
3. Reliable information exists of a felony in progress.
4. Pursuits – see Section 3.

Question 4

What is prohibited during a code 3 response

Answer 4

Typing of messages and use of a cell phone

Question 5

Additional Units during a Code 3 response

What will additional units do when there is a need for additional code 3 units?

before activating lights

Answer 5

Activate the code 3 button on MDT to advise of code 3 response, and subsequent arrival. DO NOT BREAK code red on radio channel.

Question 6

What must a field supervisor do when his units are in code 3 response

Answer 6

Monitor radio channel, ensure strict adherence to policy and will cancel or direct code 3 responses as warranted.