3.220 Foot Pursuits Flashcards
What is a foot pursuit?
An incident where an officer chases, on foot, a subject who is attempting to avoid being taken into custody.
Foot pursuits are considered inherently dangerous and require good judgment.
What is the primary consideration when deciding to initiate a foot pursuit?
The safety of department personnel and the public.
Officers must act reasonably and consider the reason for the pursuit and the severity of the crime.
What should officers consider when deciding to continue a foot pursuit?
Other possible, reasonable alternatives such as pursue to apprehend vs. pursue to contain.
The decision must be constantly evaluated based on available resources.
List some officer safety concerns during a foot pursuit.
- Potential for violence to officer(s) or citizens
- Officer acting alone
- Subject known or believed to be armed
- Loss of officer’s location or direction of travel
- Loss of radio contact with Dispatch
- Loss of essential equipment
- Subject entering isolated areas
- Unanticipated circumstances increasing risk
- Separation of pursuing officers
- Need to secure department vehicles
These factors can significantly impact the safety of the pursuing officer and the public.
What are the responsibilities of the officer initiating the pursuit?
Coordinate the progress of the pursuit and communicate essential information.
Early communication is essential for effective resource deployment.
What information should be broadcast by the initiating officer during a foot pursuit?
- Unit identifier
- Location and direction of travel
- Reason for the foot pursuit
- Number of subjects and descriptions
- Whether the subject is known or believed to be armed
Radio transmissions may need to be repeated for clarity.
When should an officer transition from pursuit to containment?
When the officer loses sight of the suspect.
This allows for effective sealing of escape routes and preparation for additional resources.
What actions should an officer take during the transition to containment?
- Use protective cover or a position of advantage
- Broadcast the suspect’s description and last direction of travel
- Establish a perimeter
- Evaluate time needed for additional resources
Maintaining the perimeter is crucial during containment.
What is the role of assisting officers during a foot pursuit?
Minimize nonessential radio traffic and establish a 360-degree perimeter.
This ensures the pursuing officer has maximum access to the radio frequency.
What responsibilities does a supervisor have during a foot pursuit?
- Ascertain information and direct responding resources
- Take command of the pursuit
- Respond to injuries or unusual occurrences
- Conduct an after-action review post-apprehension
Supervisors do not need to be physically present to exert control.
What actions should Dispatch personnel take when notified of a foot pursuit?
- Initiate a Code Red on channel
- Request and dispatch Air Support and K9
- Notify the field supervisor
- Coordinate additional resources as directed
These actions help ensure effective response and resource allocation.
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.
Pursuing to Apprehend
The isolation of a subject within a confined/controlled area, large or small, with the intent of preventing the subject’s escape.
Pursuing to Contain
The supervisor’s physical presence________ required to exercise control over the foot pursuit and the supporting resources.
is not
