3.220 Foot Pursuits

Question 1

Foot pursuits are inherently dangerous and require ________, ___________, and _____________ awareness.

Answer 1

Good judgement, sound tactics and heightened safety awareness.

Question 2

Foot pursuit,
apprehension:

Answer 2

The pursuit of subjects wherein the intent of the pursuing officer(s) is to take the subject(s) into custody as quickly as possible.

Question 3

Foot pursuit,
containment:

Answer 3

The isolation of a subject within a confined/controlled area, large or small, with the intent of preventing the subject’s escape.

Question 4

What must officers take into consideration when deciding to initiate a foot pursuit or implement containment procedures?

Answer 4

The reason for the foot pursuit, as well as the severity of the crime.

Question 5

During a foot pursuit, what officer safety concerns should be considered?

Answer 5

1. The potential of violence to officers or citizens
2. The officer is acting alone
3. The subject is known or believed to be armed
4. The officer becomes unsure of his/her location or direction of travel
5. Radio contact is lost with dispatch or backup officers
6. The officer loses possession of their firearm, radio, or other essential equipment
7. The subject enters a building, structure, confined space, or other isolated area
8. The officer becomes aware of unanticipated circumstances that increase the risk to officers or the public (i.e., baiting to ambush)
9. An officer pursuing multiple subjects does not reasonably believe he/she would be able to control the subjects should a confrontation occur
10. 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
11. The need to secure department vehicles left unlocked or running

Question 6

Whose responsibility is it to coordinate the progress of a foot pursuit?

Answer 6

The initiating officer’s, unless relieved by another officer or a supervisor.

Question 7

Officers initiating a foot pursuit should broadcast what information?

Answer 7

1. Unit identifier
2. Location and direction of travel
3. Reason for the foot pursuit
4. Number of subjects and description
5. Whether the subject is known or believed to be armed

Question 8

When an officer involved in a foot pursuit loses sight of the suspect, the officer should consider transitioning from “pursuit to apprehend” to “pursuit to contain.” In the transition to containment, what should the officer do?

Answer 8

1. Use protective cover or a position of advantage near where the suspect was last seen
2. Broadcast the suspect’s description and last direction of travel
3. Establish a perimeter
4. Evaluate the time needed for additional resources

Question 9

The first responding officer (assisting officer) who is not actively engaged in the immediate apprehension of the suspect during a foot pursuit will establish what?

Answer 9

A 360-degree perimeter

Question 10

Supervisors will make reasonable efforts to do the following;

Answer 10

Ascertain information, direct responding resources, and take command of the foot pursuit.

Question 11

Recognizing foot pursuits are dynamic and dangerous for both the public and involved officers, supervisors will ____________ and will continuously ____________ to ensure the foot pursuit is conducted within established Department guidelines.

Answer 11

make every effort to respond; assess the situation

Question 12

A supervisor will respond to a foot pursuit when the following occur:

Answer 12

1. Injury to an officer, citizen, or suspect
2. Any entry into a residence or similar structure, regardless if it is occupied or not
3. Any reportable force
4. Any other unusual occurrence that warrants supervisory oversight

Question 13

Upon apprehension of the suspect of a foot pursuit, the supervisor should do what?

Answer 13

Should promptly respond to the termination point and direct post pursuit activity. Supervisors should conduct an after-action review with the officer(s) involved.

Question 14

What is the primary consideration when determining whether a foot pursuit is initiated or continued?

Answer 14

The safety of department personnel and the public

Question 15

Persons who in prolonged physical encounters (to include foot pursuits) with officers may be at risk of what?

Answer 15

Medical distress

Question 16

After a foot pursuit, when will an officer summon medical attention?

Answer 16

-If the subject is injured
-If the subject complains of injury
-Or if the subject shows signs of distress (e.g., displays difficulty breathing or appears to lose consciousness)

Question 17

During a foot pursuit, what is the priority while in containment?

Answer 17

Maintaining a perimeter

Question 18

When an officer loses sight of a suspect in a foot pursuit, the officer needs to maintain a position where the suspect was last physically seen. Why?

Answer 18

That effectively seals one avenue of escape and gives arriving K9 and air unit a position to start their search.

Question 19

Is a supervisor’s physical presence required to exercise control over a foot pursuit and the supporting resources?

Answer 19

No

Question 20

Officers may initiate foot pursuits of any individual(s) the officer reasonably believes is engaged in __________.

Answer 20

criminal
activity

Question 21

supervisors will make every effort to _____________ and will continuously
assess the situation to ensure the foot pursuit is conducted within established department guidelines

Answer 21

respond