554 Vehicle Pursuits (V12)

Question 1

9. Forcible Felony – For the purpose of this directive, any of the following crimes:
   1.
   2.
   3.
   4.
   5.
   6.
   7.
   8.
   9.
   10.
   11.
   12.
   13.
   14.
   15.
   16.

Answer 1

9. Forcible Felony – For the purpose of this directive, any of the following crimes:
   a. Aggravated assault;
   b. Aggravated battery;
   c. Aggravated stalking;
   d. Aircraft piracy;
   e. Armed burglary;
   f. Arson;
   g. Carjacking;
   h. Home invasion robbery;
   i. Kidnapping;
   j. Leaving the scene of an accident involving death or serious injury;
   k. Manslaughter;
   l. Murder;
   m. Robbery;
   n. Sexual battery;
   o. Treason; and
   p. Unlawful throwing, placing, or discharging of a destructive device or bomb.

Question 2

3. The following Vehicle Pursuit Safety Factors will be used to assist in evaluating the reasonableness of the decision made by each involved pursuing _________ and _____________________ to initiate and/or continue a vehicle pursuit.

Answer 2

3. The following Vehicle Pursuit Safety Factors will be used to assist in evaluating the reasonableness of the decision made by each involved pursuing officer and monitoring supervisor to initiate and/or continue a vehicle pursuit. This evaluation will be based on the information reasonably known to each member at the time, including:

Question 3

Who is subject to being called before the Safety Review Board to testify regarding their actions and decision-making during a vehicle pursuit, including the reasons for initiating, continuing, and terminating the pursuit?
1.
2.

Answer 3

4. All officers and monitoring supervisors involved in a vehicle pursuit are subject to being called before the Safety Review Board to testify regarding their actions and decision-making
   during a vehicle pursuit, including the reasons for initiating, continuing, and terminating the
   pursuit.

Question 4

Who will assume radio communications during a pursuit?

Answer 4

3. Once a second authorized emergency vehicle has joined a vehicle pursuit, the driver of that
   second vehicle shall assume the primary responsibility of relaying the details of the pursuit
   over the appropriate recorded talk group.

Question 5

The PECO assigned the talk group shall do what during a vehicle pursuit?
1.
2.
3.

Answer 5

4. After a vehicle pursuit is initiated, the PECO assigned to the talk group shall:
   a. Request assistance from the Aviation Unit and the Canine Unit;
   b. Ensure a watch commander (lieutenant or SIC) from the initiating zone is monitoring the
   pursuit; and
   c. Notify a PECO supervisor of the pursuit.

Question 6

6. After a vehicle pursuit is initiated, the watch commander from the Patrol zone in which the
   pursuit was initiated, is responsible for:
   1.
   2.
   3.
   4.
   5.
   6.

Answer 6

6. After a vehicle pursuit is initiated, the watch commander from the Patrol zone in which the
   pursuit was initiated, is responsible for:
   a. Confirming with the pursuing officer that he has the reasonable belief: forceable felony and/or threat to community
   b. Continuously evaluating the pursuit utilizing the Vehicle Pursuit Safety Factors as a guide
   to determine if the pursuit remains justified,
   c. Actively managing the pursuit to ensure the pursuit is being conducted within JSO
   policy;
   d. Coordinating personnel and resources
   e. Continuously remain in command of the vehicle pursuit until it is terminated
   f. Immediately terminating a pursuit when the risks to the community posed by the
   pursuit itself are greater

Question 7

How many vehicles are allowed to join a pursuit?

Answer 7

e. Request additional vehicles to join the pursuit to ensure there is at least one more law
enforcement officer than the number of occupants in the subject vehicle. (after that
threshold is reached, additional responding officers must parallel the pursuit route in
emergency mode);

Question 8

Unless given authorization by the monitoring watch commander, officers operating any of
the following vehicles shall relinquish the positions of primary pursuit vehicle and secondary
pursuit vehicle to a marked JSO sedan or SUV:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Answer 8

8. Unless given authorization by the monitoring watch commander, officers operating any of
   the following vehicles shall relinquish the positions of primary pursuit vehicle and secondary
   pursuit vehicle to a marked JSO sedan or SUV:
9. Motorcycle;
10. Unmarked vehicle;
11. Van; or
12. Vehicle with a non-JSO passenger.

Question 9

Who will assist keeping the supervisors updated on the conditions and location of the pursuit as well as any safety concerns and violations of policy?

Answer 9

9. When the Aviation Unit joins a vehicle pursuit, the Aviation Unit shall: [CFA 14.05]
10. Assist keeping the supervisors updated on the conditions and location of the pursuit, if
    feasible; and
11. Inform the monitoring watch commander of any pursuit safety concerns and violations
    of policy.

Question 10

When a ranked member initiates a vehicle pursuit what will the PECO supervisor ensure?

Answer 10

10. When a ranked member initiates a vehicle pursuit or is pursuing a vehicle, the PECO
    supervisor shall ensure a different commanding officer is designated as the monitoring watch commander. That monitoring watch commander has the final authority to determine if the pursuit should continue or be terminated, regardless of the rank of the initiating/pursuing member. [CFA 14.05]

Question 11

When will a monitoring watch commander respond to the termination point of any vehicle pursuit?

Answer 11

3. The monitoring watch commander, or the most appropriate commanding officer (as
   determined by the watch commander of the zone where the pursuit ended if the pursuit
   was not properly monitored), shall respond to the termination point of any vehicle pursuit
   that involved: [CFA 14.05]
   a. A forcible stopping tactic;
   b. A traffic crash; or
   c. An arrest.

Question 12

4. The watch commander shall request a _________________________________________ respond to the termination point if the pursuit involved life-threatening injuries or death. [CALEA 41.2.2, CFA 14.05]
   A. Position

Answer 12

4. The watch commander shall request a City of Jacksonville (COJ) Risk Management Public
   Liability Adjustor respond to the termination point if the pursuit involved life-threatening
   injuries or death. [CALEA 41.2.2, CFA 14.05]

Question 13

5. Every __________________ and __________________ must be documented in an electronic Vehicle Pursuit Report.

Answer 13

5. Every vehicle pursuit and forcible stopping tactic must be documented in an electronic
   Vehicle Pursuit Report.

Question 14

5. Every vehicle pursuit and forcible stopping tactic must be documented in an electronic
   Vehicle Pursuit Report.
   a. Prior to ____________, the monitoring watch commander shall submit an ____________________ on the Communications 94Net site for an audio recording of the pursuit. Communications Section personnel shall complete this request and place the audio file(s) in the appropriate zone folder on the shared network drive (colloquially referred to as the P-drive).
   A. Time Frame
   B. Request

Answer 14

5. Every vehicle pursuit and forcible stopping tactic must be documented in an electronic
   Vehicle Pursuit Report.
   a. Prior to the end of his shift, the monitoring watch commander shall submit an electronic
   Communications Records Request on the Communications 94Net site for an audio recording of the pursuit. Communications Section personnel shall complete this request and place the audio file(s) in the appropriate zone folder on the shared network drive (colloquially referred to as the P-drive).
   b. After the audio file is placed in the appropriate zone folder, the monitoring watch commander shall complete a Vehicle Pursuit Report within 10 calendar days. Any extension to this deadline must be approved by an assistant chief or higher authority. The zone commander (or other designated assistant chief) and the Professional Oversight Unit (POU) shall serve as the second and third reviewers, respectively. [CALEA
   41.2.2, CFA 14.05]

Question 15

b. After the audio file is placed in the appropriate zone folder, the monitoring watch commander shall complete a _________________________ within ______ days. Any extension to this deadline must be approved by an ______________________. The zone commander (or other designated assistant chief) and the __________________ shall serve as the second and third reviewers, respectively. [CALEA
41.2.2, CFA 14.05]
A. Report
B. Time Frame
C. Rank
D. Unit

Answer 15

5. Every vehicle pursuit and forcible stopping tactic must be documented in an electronic
   Vehicle Pursuit Report.
   b. After the audio file is placed in the appropriate zone folder, the monitoring watch commander shall complete a Vehicle Pursuit Report within 10 calendar days. Any extension to this deadline must be approved by an assistant chief or higher authority. The zone commander (or other designated assistant chief) and the Professional Oversight Unit (POU) shall serve as the second and third reviewers, respectively. [CALEA
   41.2.2, CFA 14.05]

Question 16

2. Blocking
   a. Officers who have completed the PIT training course may use the blocking tactic on a stationary vehicle or a subject vehicle traveling at startup speeds of _________ or less.

Additionally when is blocking permitted:
____________________________________________________
A. Speeds

Answer 16

2. Blocking
   a. Officers who have completed the PIT training course may use the blocking tactic on a stationary vehicle or a subject vehicle traveling at startup speeds of 15 mph or less. Blocking is only permitted when:
   (1) Circumstances would allow for the pursuit of the subject vehicle prior to using the blocking tactic; or
   (2) A supervisor authorizes the use of the blocking tactic. Authorization is required for each particular incident or operation.

Question 17

b. Officers are not permitted to use the blocking tactic to stop a fleeing ___________ or _____________.

Answer 17

b. Officers are not permitted to use the blocking tactic to stop a fleeing pedestrian or bicyclist.

Question 18

How many police vehicles are required for the vehicle blocking tactics to be used unless the vehicle is next to a strong stationary object?

Answer 18

c. A minimum of two police vehicles is required for the vehicle blocking tactic unless the subject vehicle is next to a strong stationary object, such as a building or concrete barrier, that can serve the same purpose as a second police vehicle.

Question 19

Is supervisorial approval needed for an officer to utilize the forcible stopping tactic?

Answer 19

c. When feasible, prior to using a forcible stopping tactic, an officer shall announce via radio his intent to use the tactic. Except where noted in this section, supervisory approval is not needed prior to using an approved forcible stopping tactic.

Question 20

Where and by who will the use of the forcible stopping tactic be documented at?

Answer 20

d. All uses of forcible stopping tactics shall be documented in a Vehicle Pursuit Report by
the appropriate commanding officer.

Question 21

b. Unless the use of deadly force is justified, as outlined in Order 551 (Response to
Resistance), the PIT tactic shall not be used on a(an):
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5) Vehicle travelling in excess of _______ mph.

Answer 21

b. Unless the use of deadly force is justified, as outlined in Order 551 (Response to
Resistance), the PIT tactic shall not be used on a(an):
(1) All-terrain vehicle;
(2) High center-of-gravity vehicle;
(3) Motorcycle or motor scooter;
(4) Open-top vehicle; or
(5) Vehicle travelling in excess of 55 mph.

Question 22

(2) To stop a fleeing subject vehicle, provided the vehicle is traveling at speeds slow enough to present minimal risk to the officer. Officers should not attempt deploying tire deflation devices during high-speed vehicle pursuits without the existence of what?

Answer 22

(2) To stop a fleeing subject vehicle, provided the vehicle is traveling at speeds slow enough to present minimal risk to the officer. Officers should not attempt deploying tire deflation devices during high-speed vehicle pursuits without the existence of a physical barrier sufficient enough to protect the deploying officer.

Question 23

b. Unless the use of deadly force is justified, as outlined in Order 551 (Response to Resistance), a tire deflation device shall not be used on a(an):
(1)
(2)
(3)

Answer 23

b. Unless the use of deadly force is justified, as outlined in Order 551 (Response to Resistance), a tire deflation device shall not be used on a(an):
(1) All-terrain vehicle;
(2) Motorcycle or motor scooter; or
(3) Three-wheeled vehicle.

Question 24

When any non-JSO vehicle is involved and strikes a tire deflation device, what is the responding supervisor required to do?

Answer 24

f. When any non-JSO vehicle not involved in a vehicle pursuit strikes a tire deflation device, a supervisor shall complete an Information Report to document the damage to the noninvolved vehicle. The supervisor shall photograph the scene and all damage unless the incident requires a crime scene detective to process and photograph the scene.

Question 25

What will an officer need to present in order to obtain a replacement of the tire deflation device?

Answer 25

g. Officers can obtain replacements for deployed or damaged tire deflation devices from the Supply Unit during normal business hours. Officers must submit the damaged device and a copy of the electronic Vehicle Pursuit Report to obtain a replacement.

Question 26

In order for a pursuit to continue into an adjoining jurisdiction, what must occur?
1.
2.

Answer 26

G. Vehicle Pursuits Entering Another Jurisdiction [CALEA 41.2.2, CFA 14.05]
1. Officers may only continue a vehicle pursuit into another county if:
a. The monitoring watch commander authorizes its continuation; and
b. The adjoining jurisdiction agency approves the continuation of the pursuit.

Question 27

When will the adjoining jurisdiction take control of the vehicle pursuit?

Answer 27

3. The adjoining jurisdiction agency will assume command of the vehicle pursuit once one of its
   sworn members joins the pursuit.

Question 28

Who has given advance permission to continue a vehicle pursuit into its’ jurisdiction?

Answer 28

5. JSO has been given advance permission to continue a vehicle pursuit into the jurisdictions of
   Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville and Naval Station Mayport.

Question 29

6. __________________________ shall ensure all arrests made in another jurisdiction are
   in compliance with applicable state law and Order 201 (Arrests).
   A. Rank

Answer 29

6. The monitoring watch commander shall ensure all arrests made in another jurisdiction are
   in compliance with applicable state law and Order 201 (Arrests).

Question 30

The ______________ reviews all Vehicle Pursuit
Reports to ensure each vehicle pursuit and forcible stopping tactic adheres to training
standards and policy.
A. Unit

Answer 30

I. Vehicle Pursuit and Forcible Stopping Tactic Reviews [CALEA 41.2.2, 41.2.3]
1. As outlined in Order 572 (Professional Oversight), the POU reviews all Vehicle Pursuit
Reports to ensure each vehicle pursuit and forcible stopping tactic adheres to training
standards and policy.

Question 31

2. ________A___________, the ________B______________ and _________C____________ complete a documented ________D____________ analysis of all Vehicle Pursuit Reports. This ______E________ analysis, which includes an overall review of policy, training, and reporting procedures, must be approved by the _______F__________.
   A./D./E. Time Frame
   B./C. Unit
   F. Rank/Position

Answer 31

2. Each year, the POU and the Crime Analysis Unit (CAU) complete a documented annual
   analysis of all Vehicle Pursuit Reports. This annual analysis, which includes an overall review
   of policy, training, and reporting procedures, must be approved by the Sheriff.