3.220 Foot Pursuits Flashcards
Foot pursuits are inherently dangerous and require ___________________________ .
good judgment, sound tactics, and heightened safety awareness
Officers will _________________ if the subject is injured, complains of injury, or shows signs of distress (e.g., displays difficulty breathing or appears to lose consciousness.
summon medical attention
When an officer involved in foot pursuit loses sight of the suspect, the officer should consider transitioning from “pursuit to ____________” to “pursuit to ______________.
apprehend; contain
The supervisor’s physical presence is _________ to exercise control over the foot pursuit and the supporting resources.
not required
Recognizing that foot pursuits are ________________for both the public and involved officers,supervisors will make every effort to respond and will continuously assess the situation to ensure the foot pursuit is conducted within established department guidelines
dynamic and dangerous
A supervisor will respond to a foot pursuit when the following occur:
- Injury to an officer, citizen, or suspect;
- Any entry into a residence or similar structure, regardless if it is occupied or not;
3.Any reportable force; or - Any other unusual occurrence that warrants supervisory oversight.
Upon apprehension of the suspect, the supervisor should ___________ respond to the _________________________.
promptly; termination point; direct post pursuit activity.
Supervisors should conduct an ________________ with the officer(s) involved in a foot pursuit.
after-action review
The ________ of department personnel and the public shall be the primary consideration when determining whether a foot pursuit will be initiated or continued.
safety.
Officers may initiate foot pursuits of any individuals the officer ___________ is engaged in criminal activity.
reasonably believes
Unless relieved by ___________________, the initiating officer shall be responsible for coordinating the progress of the pursuit.
another officer or a supervisor
