3.210 Vehicle Pursuit Flashcards
It is the policy of this department that a vehicle pursuit may be initiated based on a ________________ that the pursuit is the best available tactic at the time.
pursuing officer’s observations
For those reasons, the requirement for ____________ by a supervisor for a pursuit is the cornerstone of the department’s pursuit philosophy
immediate control and authorization
The decision to pursue is often made under ______________________________ circumstances.
difficult, unpredictable, and rapidly changing
All pursuits will be _________________investigated by supervisors to ensure pursuit ____________________ were followed
thoroughly; procedures and tactics
A non-code tactic that is utilized when attempting to contain a suspect in a mobile vehicle. The tactic utilizes police units to create a mobile perimeter
bubble tactic
Units not directly involved in a vehicle pursuit intentionally traveling on the same road as pursuing units and/or suspect vehicle while not adhering to all traffic laws, regardless of the activation of emergency equipment (lights and siren).
caravanning
Units not directly involved in a vehicle pursuit intentionally traveling on adjacent streets as to remain parallel with the pursuit and/or suspect vehicle while not adhering to all traffic laws, regardless of the activation of emergency equipment (lights and siren).
paralleling
Paralleling and Caravanning are both
prohibited
A pursuit will only be authorized for
a violent felony offense or if the suspect presents a clear and immediate danger to the public
A maximum of ____________ pursuing units will be authorized unless additional units are approved to join the pursuit by a____________.
three; monitoring supervisor
Any primary pursuing unit will proceed to the _________________ at the conclusion of the pursuit.
termination point
Decisions made by the pursuing units and monitoring supervisors who authorize the vehicle pursuit will have the primary goal of assuring _____________, and, when possible, those who are fleeing.
the safety of innocent citizens, officers
Pursuing units and monitoring supervisors will constantly evaluate conditions and discontinue the pursuit when _________________ to apprehend the suspect
the danger outweighs the need
If the suspect vehicle enters another area command or jurisdiction, the monitoring supervisor _____________transition responsibilities and will continue to monitor unless relieved by a higher-ranking department supervisor
will not
When discontinuing a pursuit the monitoring supervisor will confirm over the radio:
- All neighboring area commands have been advised the vehicle pursuit was discontinued due to the danger it presented to the community.
- Their area command lieutenant (watch commander in the lieutenant’s absence) is aware of the incident and that the vehicle pursuit was discontinued due to the danger it presented to the community.
(Vehicle Pursuit) During a vehicle pursuit the LT or watch commander will:
“My Sergeant Evaluates PITs, Radios Danger, Responds, Ensures.”
Each word or letter in the phrase corresponds to a key part of the pursuit monitoring steps:
My → Monitor the pursuit per policy, procedures, and training.
Sergeant → Allow the Supervising officer to remain in control.
Evaluates → Continuously Evaluate the need for additional units.
PITs → Consider PIT and stop sticks during the pursuit.
Radios → Refrain from Radio communication that may cause confusion.
Danger → Discontinue the pursuit if the danger outweighs apprehension.
a. Confirm speeds are being broadcast.
Responds → Respond to the termination point.
Ensures → Ensure all post-pursuit procedures are completed.
(Vehicle Pursuit) Post pursuit activity- the shift lieutenant will
RACE F.ast
Review, Attach, Confirm, Ensure, Forward
- Review the Pursuit Report, pursuit audio, CAD printout, and any other evidence to determine if pursuit procedures were followed.
- Attach the pursuit audio, CAD printout, and any other applicable evidence to the Blue Team Pursuit Report.
- Ensure the Blue Team Pursuit Report accurately documents if the pursuit was justified and within policy before submitting to the bureau/area commander.
- Ensure any necessary corrective actions are initiated and documented in the Blue Team follow-up.
- Forward the report to the bureau/area commander for review.
LVMPD engages in vehicle pursuits to arrest offenders when necessary to protect _________ and _________
Citizens and their rights
If an officer can articulate that a suspect presents a clear and immediate danger to the public, the monitoring supervisor must ___________
verbally approve the vehicle pursuit over the radio.
Supervisors directly involved in the vehicle pursuit will reliquish their postion to a black and white marked patrol unit joining the vehicle pursuit. This will ensure the supervisor maintains ___________, ________, and ____________ of the vehicle pursuit
command; control; objectivity
An officer involved in a motor vehicle collision during an emergency response or a pursuit will immediately discontinue involvement and take proper action and department directives unless:
- No unit can assume the pursuit or respond to the unit involved.
- Damage to the unit is minor, and it can still be operated without danger.
- There are no apparent injuries as a result of the collision.
The monitoring supervisor will not transition responsibilites while the bubble tactic is still active and will ______
Continue to monitor unless relieved by a higher-ranking department supervisor.
Radio traffic will ______________ regardless of whether the suspect vehicle moves into other area commands or jurisdictions.
work on the originating area command radio channel.
If a vehicle pursuit, bubble tactic, and/or Air unit surveillance occur over an extended period, the originating area command lieutenant (Watch commander in area command Lieutenant’s absence) will determine.
- If the “Tac Radio” channel will be activated to manage calls for service within the originating area command.
- If a supervisor from another area command needs to be assigned to the originating area command to manage calls for service.
Officers are ______ from joining pursuits initiated by another jurisdiction or law. enforcement agency unless assigned to the pursuit by an ___________
prohibited; LVMPD supervisor.
