3.210 Vehicular Pursuit Flashcards
In regards to Vehicular Pursuit immediate supervisory authorization for a pursuit and on-going supervisory control of a pursuit is the __________ of the department’s pursuit philosophy.
Vehicular pursuits require immediate supervisory authorization for a pursuit and on-going supervisory control of a pursuit is the cornerstone of the department’s pursuit philosophy.
Supervisors will relinquish all position(s) to standard marked patrol unit(s) joining the pursuit to…
Supervisors will relinquish all position(s) to standard marked patrol unit(s) joining the pursuit to enable supervisor to maintain control and objectivity of continuing the pursuit or determining if it should be discontinued.
A pursuit will be conducted only for….
A pursuit will be conducted only for a violent felony of if the suspect presents a clear and immediate danger to the public. A pursuit will not be engaged for a property crime, minor traffic infraction, or an occupied stolen vehicle unless the subject presents a clear and immediate danger to the public.
If an officer articulates a subject presents a clear and immediate danger to the public, what must a monitoring sergeant do?
If an officer articulates a subject presents a clear and immediate danger to the public, the monitoring sergeant, area lieutenant, or watch commander must verbally approve the pursuit over the radio and can direct officers to continue in the pursuit.
Officers who initiate vehicle pursuits, and field supervisors who allow pursuits to continue, must consider what factors?
Officers who initiate vehicle pursuits, and field supervisors who allow pursuits to continue, must consider the following initiation and evaluation factors:
- Whether the need for immediate apprehension of the suspect(s) outweighs the dangers created by the pursuit itself.
- Whether the suspect is known to officers and/or can be apprehended at a later time.
- Vehicular and pedestrian traffic and road conditions.
- Nature of the area of the pursuit: residential, commercial, or rural.
- Weather condition (e.g., rain, fog, or snow) time of day, and visibility which creates an unreasonable risk of injury to the public
or the pursuing officers. - Alternatives to pursuit, including the availability of the air unit, the use of the precision intervention technique (PIT), stop sticks,
or arrest at a later time.
All decisions by officers and supervisors to conduct vehicle pursuits will be made with the primary goal of assuring the safety of innocent citizens, officers, and whenever possible, those attempting to flee. TRUE or FALSE?
True
All decisions by officers and supervisors to conduct vehicle pursuits will be made with the primary goal of assuring the safety of innocent citizens, officers, and whenever possible, those attempting to flee. TRUE or FALSE?
True
In regards of Control of a Pursuit, what will a field supervisor do?
Immediately acknowledge notification and authorize the continuation of the pursuit via the radio, “I am supervising this pursuit,” and assume responsibility for controlling pursuit tactics and continuing the pursuit.
Order discontinuation of the pursuit via the radio when the necessity for apprehension is outweighed by the dangers of the pursuit.
Consider the use of PIT and/or stop sticks.
Respond to the termination point of the pursuit, and ensure the appropriate notifications are made.
Ensure all post-pursuit procedures are completed.
Inter-Jurisdictional Pursuits initiated by outside agencies officers are not allowed to enter into the pursuit process, unless authorized by _______?
Supervisor
A supervisor will not assign officers to participate in such pursuits unless assistance is requested by the initiating agency, and they provide sufficient information including the crime the suspects are believed to have committed so that a supervisor can determine if the pursuits in compliance with the provisions of this policy.
In regards to Post-Pursuit Requirements, a supervisor will:
Respond to the termination point and assume responsibility for the scene.
Ensure all appropriate notifications are made at the scene.
a. Ensure CIRT/FIT have been notified when the use of force with vehicle results in death or critical bodily injury (PIT under or over 40 mph and ramming).
b. Notify CIRT/FIT when the pursuit involves multi-jurisdiction, multiple bureaus/area commands, and/or the pursuit involves more than five (5) officers. CIRT/FIT will assess the totality of the circumstances to determine whether a response is necessary.
c. Notify CIRT/FIT when there is significant damage.
Conduct a thorough investigation to determine if the pursuit was within policy and justified.
Ensure all applicable reports are completed.
Check the area surrounding the termination point for any video surveillance, and obtain a copy.
Review all involved officers’ BWCs to ensure pursuit procedures were followed and all involved officers are documented in the report.
Ensure any officer who assumed a primary position in the pursuit completes a Pursuit Report in Blue Team.
Document in Blue Team if the pursuit has been determined to be justified and in adherence to procedure, to include all facts and evidence obtained throughout the investigation.
Document in Blue Team if the pursuit was determined to be unjustified, and include all facts and evidence obtained throughout the investigation.
If stop sticks were deployed, the circumstances justifying their use and details of deployment will be documented in the Pursuit Report.
The supervisor will ensure all perishable information is collected and will be gathered prior to the end of shift.
