5/212.05 Foot Pursuits

Question 1

What considerations should be made when transitioning from “pursuit to apprehend” to pursuit to contain? (Foot pursuit)

Answer 1

1. The availability of protective cover or a position of advantage near where the suspect was last seen
2. The ability to broadcast the suspect’s last direction of travel and description
3. The ability to ensure a perimeter is being established
4. The time needed for the arrival of additional resources

Question 2

On a foot pursuit, who will establish a 360 degree perimeter?

Answer 2

-The first responding officer that is not actively engaged in the immediate apprehension of the subject

Question 3

Supervisors will respond to foot pursuits when any of the following occur: (6 answers)

Answer 3

1. Injury to the officer
2. Injury to a citizen, other than the subject
3. Injury to the subject
4. Any entry is made into a residence or similar structure, regardless if it occupied or not
5. Any reportable force occurs, regardless of injury
6. Any unusual occurrence occurs that requires supervisory oversight