3.220 Foot Pursuits

Question 1

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 ___________ of a subject attempting to flee.

Answer 1

Apprehension

Question 2

Foot pursuits are inherently dangerous and require ____ ____, __________ ________, and ___________ __________ __________

Answer 2

Good Judgment, Sound Tactics, heightened safety awareness

Question 3

Per Policy. What is the primary consideration when determining
whether a foot pursuit will be initiated or continued..

Answer 3

The Safety of Department Personnel and the Public

Question 4

Officers deciding whether to initiate a foot pursuit or implement containment procedures will act reasonably and must take into consideration the reason for the foot pursuit as well as the _____ __ __ _______

Answer 4

Severity of the crime

Question 5

Officers may initiate foot pursuits of any individual(s) the officer reasonably believes is engaging in ________ ______

Answer 5

criminal activity.

Question 6

What are the 11 safety concerns for officers in a foot pursuit?

Answer 6

1. The potential for violence to officer(s) 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 and direction of travel.
5. Radio contact is lost with Dispatch or backup officers.
6. The officer loses possession of his/her firearm, radio, or other essential equipment.
7. The subject enters a building, structure, confined space, or otherwise 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 7

Persons who are in prolonged physical encounters with officers may be at risk of medical distress. Officers will summon medical attention if the subject is injured, complains of injury, or shows signs of _______

Answer 7

Distress

Question 8

When transitioning from Pursuit to Apprehend to Pursuit to Contain. What is the priority?

Answer 8

Maintaining a perimeter.

Question 9

The first responding officer who is not actively engaged in the immediate apprehension of the subject(s) will establish
a _____________ _________

Answer 9

360-degree perimeter.

Question 10

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

Answer 10

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; or
4. Any other unusual occurrence that warrants supervisory oversight.

Question 11

Upon apprehension of a suspect what should a supervisor do?

Answer 11

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