5/212. 05 Foot Pursuits

Question 1

Foot pursuits are inherently dangerous and require

• good judgment,
• sound tactics, and

Answer 1

• heightened safety awareness.

Question 2

Officers may initiate foot pursuits of any individual(s) the officer reasonably believes is engaged in__________. Deciding to initiate a foot pursuit is a judgment an officer must make quickly and under dynamic circumstances.

Answer 2

criminal activity

Question 3

OFFICER SAFETY CONCERNS in foot persuits

The following officer safety issues should be considered:

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.

and what five others?

Answer 3

1. The officer loses possession of his/her firearm, radio, or other essential equipment.
2. The subject enters a building, structure, confined space, or otherwise isolated area.
3. The officer becomes aware of unanticipated circumstances that increase the risk to officers or the public (i.e., baiting to ambush).
4. An officer pursuing multiple subjects does not reasonably believe he/she would be able to control the subjects should a confrontation occur.
5. 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

Question 4

Unless relieved by another officer or a supervisor, the initiating officer shall be responsible for ____________ the progress of the pursuit

Answer 4

coordinating

Question 5

Persons who are in prolonged physical encounters with officers may be at risk of medical distress. Officers will summon ______attention if the subject is injured or complains of injury (e.g., displays difficulty breathing or appears to lose consciousness. See LVMPD 6/002.00, Use of Force “Medical Attention”).

Answer 5

medical

Question 6

A supervisor will make reasonable efforts to

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

The supervisor’s physical presence is _________ to exercise control over the foot pursuit and the supporting resources (e.g., K-9, Air Support, or additional officers).

Answer 6

not required

Question 7

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

Answer 7

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.