3.200 CODE 3 DRIVING (EXCLUDING PURSUIT DRIVING)

Question 1

Code 3 driving is a police tactic used in responding to an emergency. ____________________, _____________, and _________ are important elements of a code 3 response that ensure officers are maximizing safety while minimizing risks.

Answer 1

Good judgment, communication, and coordination

Question 2

Under what circumstances can Code 2: Non-Emergency – Lights Only, be used

Answer 2

1. To stop violators (consideration shall be given for immediate activation of emergency lights).
2. Upon arriving in an area where the use of the siren may signal suspects.
3. To signal other motorists of traffic hazards when an officer is moving at a slow speed in traffic (e.g., pushing a stalled vehicle, moving at slow speed as a crime prevention tool, or making unusual movement on the roadway). Officers must drive at the speed limit or below.
4. When approved by a sergeant or above during an authorized motorcade. Note: Officers responding to non-emergency calls will not use emergency lights and/or siren for the sole purpose of crossing intersections.

Question 3

Authorization for Code 3 Response – Officers may respond Code 3 when:(4)

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

Who determines the need for Code 3 Reponse?

Answer 4

Patrol Officers

Question 5

Primary officer (or first officer to initiate Code 3 response) will:(4)

Answer 5

1. Notify Communications via radio of Code 3 status.
2. Activate and continuously utilize emergency lights and siren.
3. Activate the Code 3 button on the mobile data terminal (MDT), if equipped with MDT.
4. Proceed in a safe manner.

Question 6

3.200 Code 3 Driving
A secondary officer will:(3)

Answer 6

1. Notify Communications via radio of code 3 status.
2. Activate the Code 3 button on the MDT, if equipped with MDT.
3. Proceed in a safe manner.

Question 7

First and second arriving units will:

Answer 7

1. Broadcast arrival status via the radio.
2. Determine the need for continued code 3 response of additional units.
3. Advise other units via radio to either continue or discontinue code 3, as needed.

Question 8

(3.200 Code 3 Driving)
Prior to proceeding code 3, Additional units will:

Answer 8

Prior to proceeding Code 3, activate the Code 3 button on the MDT, if equipped with MDT, to advise of Code 3 response and, subsequently, arrival status. Do not break Code Red on a radio channel.

Question 9

Field supervisors will:

Answer 9

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