3.210 Vehicle Pursuit

Question 1

Pursuit considerations

Answer 1

Whether the need for immediate apprehension of the suspects) outweighs the danger created by the pursuit itself.
a. If the vehicle pursuit is for a violent felony, pursuing units and monitoring supervisors) should evaluate the severity of the crime and when it occurred. For example:
1) Is there a confirmed victim and evidence or corroborating witnesses) to support that a violent felony crime occurred? Does the crime involve substantial bodily injury or death?
2) Is the crime part of a violent felony crime series?
2. Whether the suspect is known to officers and could be apprehended later.
3. Speeds of the vehicle pursuit (pursuing units and fleeing vehicle).
4. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic (including road conditions).
5. Environmental factors surrounding the pursuit: residential, commercial, or rural.
6. Weather conditions (e.g., rain, fog, or snow).
7. Time of day: Does visibility create an unreasonable risk of injury to the public or pursuing officers?

8. Alternatives to allowing the pursuit to continue, including the availability of the Air Unit, use of the bubble tactic, surveillance with unmarked LVMPD vehicles, use of the precision intervention technique (PIT), deployment of stop sticks, or arrest at a later time via investigative means.

Question 2

An officer involved in a motor vehicle collision during an emergency response or a pursuit will immediately discontinue involvement and take proper action as required by NRS 484E and department directives unless:

Answer 2

1. No unit is available to assume the pursuit or respond to the unit involved.
2. Damage to the unit is minor, and it can still be operated without danger.
3. There are no apparent injuries as a result of the collision.

Question 3

Who will the supervisor notify if a pursuit involves more than 5 officers

Answer 3

CIRT