3.220 FOOT PURSUITS Flashcards
It is the policy of this department that officers may engage subjects in a foot pursuit if certain factors are present that warrant the lawful apprehension of a subject attempting to flee. Foot pursuits are _________ ____________and require ______ __________, ______ _______, and heightened ________ ___________.
Inherently Dangerous, good judgement, sound tactics, safety awareness
Definition:
The pursuit of subject(s) wherein the intent of the pursuing officer(s) is to take the subject(s) into custody as quickly as possible.
Apprehension
Definition:
The isolation of a subject within a confined/controlled area, large or small, with the intent of preventing the subject’s escape.
Containment
The _______ of department personnel and the public shall be the primary consideration when determining whether a foot pursuit will be __________or ___________. Officers deciding whether to initiate a foot pursuit or implement containment procedures will act reasonably and must take into consideration the ________ for the foot pursuit as well as the ________ ___ ___ ______.
Safety, initiated, continued, reason, severity of the crime
When deciding whether to initiate or continue a foot pursuit, officers should consider other possible, reasonable alternatives such as _______ __ _________vs. _______ __ _________. The decision to continue a foot pursuit must be constantly evaluated based upon the ___________of _______ __________ (e.g., K9, Air Support, or additional officers).
Pursue to apprehend, pursue to contain, availability, other resources
Officer Safety Concerns
The following officer safety issues should be considered:
The potential for ________ __ _________ __ _________.
The officer __ ______ _______.
The subject is ______ __ _________ __ ___ ______.
The officer becomes ________ __ ___/___ ________ ___ _________ __ ________.
_________ ________ is _____ with Dispatch or backup officers.
The officer ______ ____________of his/her ________, ________, __ ________ ___________ _____________.
The subject enters a _________, _________, _______ _______, __ ___________ ____________ _____.
The officer becomes aware of ___________ _____________that increase the _____ to officers or the public (i.e., baiting to ambush).
An officer pursuing __________ _________ does not reasonably believe he/she would be able to ________ ___ _________ should a confrontation occur.
____ or more officers involved in the pursuit become ___________, lose _______ ________ with one another, or _________ separate them to the degree they cannot immediately ________ each other.
The need to secure ___________ _________ _____ __________ or _________.
The following officer safety issues should be considered:
The potential for violence to officer(s) or citizens.
The officer is acting alone.
The subject is known or believed to be armed.
The officer becomes unsure of his/her location and direction of travel.
Radio contact is lost with Dispatch or backup officers.
The officer loses possession of his/her firearm, radio, or other essential equipment.
The subject enters a building, structure, confined space, or otherwise isolated area.
The officer becomes aware of unanticipated circumstances that increase the risk to officers or the public (i.e., baiting to ambush).
An officer pursuing multiple subjects does not reasonably believe he/she would be able to control the subjects should a confrontation occur.
Two or more officers involved in the pursuit become separated, lose visual contact with one another, or obstacles separate them to the degree they cannot immediately assist each other.
The need to secure department vehicles left unlocked or running.
Officers initiating a foot pursuit should broadcast the following information:
______ ____________;
_________ and __________ of travel;
_________ for the foot pursuit;
_________ of subjects and _____________; and
Whether the subject is _______ or __________ to be _______.
Unit identifier;
Location and direction of travel;
Reason for the foot pursuit;
Number of subjects and descriptions; and
Whether the subject is known or believed to be armed.
Persons who are in _________ physical encounters with officers may be at risk of ________ _________. Officers will summon _________ ___________ if the subject is _______, _________ __ _______, or shows signs of ________ (e.g., displays difficulty breathing or appears to lose consciousness.
Prolonged, medical distress, medical attention, injured, complains of injury, distress
When an officer involved in foot pursuit _______ _______ of the suspect, the officer should consider ___________from “________ __ __________” to “________ __ ________” In the transition to ___________, the officer should:
Loses sight, transitioning, pursuit to apprehend, pursuit to contain, containment.
A supervisor will make reasonable efforts to _________ ___________, _______ __________ ___________, and ____ ________of the foot pursuit.
Ascertain information, direct responding resources, take command
The supervisor’s _________ __________ is not required to exercise control over the foot pursuit and the supporting resources.
Physical presence
Recognizing that foot pursuits are _________and ___________ for both the public and involved officers, supervisors will make every effort to ________ and will ___________ ________ the situation to ensure the foot pursuit is conducted _______ ___________department guidelines.
Dynamic and dangerous, respond, continually assess, within established
A supervisor will respond to a foot pursuit when the following occur:
Injury to an ________, ________, or _______;
Any entry into a __________or _________ __________, regardless if it is __________ or not;
Any __________ force; or
Any other ________ ____________that warrants supervisory oversight.
Injury to an officer, citizen, or suspect;
Any entry into a residence or similar structure, regardless if it is occupied or not;
Any reportable force; or
Any other unusual occurrence that warrants supervisory oversight.
Upon apprehension of the suspect, the supervisor should ________ _________ to the ____________ ______ and direct post-pursuit activity.
Promptly respond, termination point
