3.210 Vehicular Pursuit Flashcards
A non-code tactic that is utilized when attempting to contain a suspect in a vehicle. The tactic utilizes available police units to create a mobile perimeter.
Bubbling
Units not directly involved in a vehicular 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 (prohibited)
An officer continuing to follow the suspect vehicle, regardless of the activation of emergency equipment, will be considered:
In Pursuit
The rule that limits Code 3 driving to a maximum of 20 mph over the posted speed limit does not apply to pursuit driving. True or False
True
A pursuit will not be authorized for (select all that apply):
a. A property crime
b. A minor traffic infraction
c. An occupied stolen vehicle
he pursuit will consist of the primary unit and, when possible, a secondary unit and third unit. The primary unit may request the field supervisor to authorize additional units to join the pursuit, if necessary. True or False
True
A pursuit will be conducted only for (select all that apply):
Suspect presents a clear and immediate danger to the public
Officers who initiate vehicle pursuits, and field supervisors who allow pursuits to continue, must consider the following initiation and evaluation factors:
a. Whether the need for immediate apprehension of the suspect(s) outweighs the dangers created by the pursuit itself
b. Whether the suspect is known to officers and/or can be apprehended later
c. Speeds of the vehicle pursuit (pursuing units and fleeing vehicle)
d. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic (including road conditions)
e. Environmental factors surrounding the pursuit: residential, commercial, or rural
f. Weather conditions (rain, fog or snow)
g. Time of day (visibility create an unreasonable risk of injury to the public or the pursuing officers)
h. Alternatives to pursuit, including the availability of the air unit, the use of precision intervention technique (PIT), stop sticks, bubble tactics, surveillance, or arrest at a later time
A maximum of three pursuing units (primary, secondary, and third) will be authorized, unless additional units are approved to join the pursuit by a monitoring supervisor.
True or False ?
True
Supervisors directly involved in the vehicular pursuit – whether as the primary, secondary, or the third unit – will relinquish their position to a black and white marked patrol unit joining the vehicular pursuit. This will ensure the supervisor:
Maintains command, control, and objectivity of the vehicular pursuit
Pursuing units and monitoring supervisors will constantly evaluate conditions and discontinue the pursuit when:
The danger outweighs the need to apprehend the suspect
Throughout the duration of the vehicle pursuit, all authorized officers involved in the pursuit (including officers who are bubbling) will activate their body-worn camera (BWC) in accordance with LVMPD 7.136, Body Worn Cameras. True or False ?
True
Supervisors directly involved in the vehicular pursuit – whether as the primary, secondary, or the third unit – will relinquish their position to a black and white marked patrol unit joining the vehicular pursuit. This will ensure the supervisor:
Maintains command, control, and objectivity of the vehicular pursuit
Pursuing units and monitoring supervisors will constantly evaluate conditions and discontinue the pursuit when:
The danger outweighs the need to apprehend the suspect
Throughout the duration of the vehicle pursuit, all authorized officers involved in the pursuit (including officers who are bubbling) will activate their body-worn camera (BWC) in accordance with LVMPD 7.136, Body Worn Cameras. True or false?
True
If an officer is involved in a motor vehicle collision during an emergency response or a pursuit, the officer will immediately discontinue involvement and take proper action as is required by the NRS 484E and department directives unless (select all that apply):
a. No unit is available to assume the pursuit or respond to the unit involved
b. Damage to the unit is minor, and it can still be operated without danger
c. There are no apparent injuries as a result of the collision
Officers must only notify Communications via radio if they are the initial primary unit, not a subsequent authorized unit that alternates to primary. True or False ?
False – Officers must notify if they are primary at any point
While bubbling, units will (select all that apply):
a. Monitor the suspect vehicle via radio but will not seek constant visual contact of the fleeing vehicle
b. Avoid engaging the suspect without supervisor approval
c. Avoid the termination point unless requested by units at termination point or monitoring supervisor
Regarding control of the pursuit, the field supervisor will immediately acknowledge notification and authorize the continuation of the pursuit via the radio:
“I am supervising this pursuit”
A Supervisor will not assign officers to participate in inter-jurisdictional pursuits initiated by outside agencies 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 pursuit is in compliance with the provisions of this policy. True or False
True
If insufficient information is received and/or if the outside agency-initiated pursuit is not in compliance with this policy, the pursuit will not be joined by LVMPD police officers. However, a supervisor may authorize officer(s) to drive in routine operation toward the area of the pursuit to be in a relatively good position to render back up and other aid once the pursuit vehicle is stopped. True or False
True
Tire deflation devices (stop sticks/Piranha) will only be deployed on vehicles that meet vehicle pursuit criteria (occupied or unoccupied).true or false ?
True
Officer(s) deploying stop sticks during a vehicle pursuit will (select all that apply):
a. Deploy the stop sticks from a position of safety (Find substantial barriers, use extreme caution when pursuits reach excessive speeds and fleeing suspects may be under the influence)
b. Deploy stop sticks using a two-officer team when feasible (one officer deploying and one officer observer)
c. Evaluate tactical considerations such as the best location to deploy
d. Advise pursuing units when and where stop sticks are being deployed
e. Inform the monitoring supervisor of the deployment of stop sticks and their effectiveness during the pursuit
Tire deflation devices as a deployment tactic on a stationary vehicle should only be used under extenuating circumstances. True or False
True
