554B- Vehicle Pursuits Administrative Order ( Vehicle Pursuit 4.01.19) Flashcards
IF A SUSPECT VEHICLE IS TO BE PIT’ed, WHO MUST Be notified?
Supervisor to be notified of officer’s intent to PIT unless not feasible
A MOTOR VEHICLE PURSUIT Shall be terminated WHEN?
WHEN THE hazards created by pursuit outweighs NECESSITY OF immediate APPREHENSION of suspect
IN INSTANCES WHERE AN IMMEDIATE APPREHENSION CANNOT BE MADE, WHAT WILL THE OFFICER DO?
OBTAIN ENOUGH INFORMATION About suspect’s identity to allow future apprehension
The following VEHICLES ARE APPROVED TO INITIATE A PURSUIT, BUT ONLY UNTIL RELIEVED or authorized by a Commanding Officer or higher authority:
- MOTORCYCLES
- VANS
- UNMARKED VEHICLES
- VEHICLES WITHOUT EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
- VEHICLES WITH NON JSO passenger
WHAT ARE CIRCUMSTANCES TO BE CONSIDERED IN AUTHORIZING OR CONDUCTING A VEHICLE PURSUIT?
- WEATHER
- VEHICLE TRAFFIC
- PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC
- TIME OF DAY
- SAFETY OF OFFICERS
- SAFETY OF PUBLIC
- Nature of the threat To the community posed by pursued subject
- ROAD CONDITIONS
- FAMILIARITY OF OFFICER TO AREA
- SPEEDS INVOLVED
- QUALITY OF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
- Age, mental capacity, driving ability of violator, if known
PURSUITS OF WHAT PERSONS ARE JUSTIFIED?
Having committed or is committing a forcible felony
PURSUITS MAY BE INITIATED TO APPREHEND PERSONS COMMITTING TRAFFIC OFFENSES WHEN?
Violator is engaging in reckless driving, creating immediate threat to public, prior to initiating the pursuit
GIVE EXAMPLES OF CRIMINAL TRAFFIC OFFENSES?
- DUI
2. Leaving the scene of accident with death or serious injuries
Can pursuit be initiated for suicidal subject?
Yes if person is either armed or has otherwise credibly threatened to harm himself or others
THE DESIRABILITY OF CONTINUING A PURSUIT IN WHICH THE FLEEING VEHICLE REFUSES TO STOP WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY MONITORED BY WHO?
Commanding Officer
Blocking a suspect’s vehicle is only justified when authorized by who?
A Commanding Officer, or a supervisor assigned to Homeland Security Division who has authorized for a particular operation or incident
WHAT DOES THE DISPATCHER DO UPON BEING NOTIFIED OF A PURSUIT?
- NOTIFY Lieutenant AND SECTOR SERGEANT
- NOTIFY COMMUNICATIONS WATCH SUPERVISOR
- Move normal traffic to TAC channel
- ADVISE OTHER JURISDICTION IF CLOSE TO LINE
Upon start of pursuit, primary officer will immediately do the following
- Current location and direction of travel
- Description of subject vehicle and tag
- Justification for pursuit
WHO NOTIFIES OTHER JURISDICTIONS WHEN IT IS POSSIBLE THE PURSUIT MAY CROSS THE COUNTY LINE?
COMMUNICATIONS WATCH SUPERVISOR
WHO HAS OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY TO DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT TO TERMINATE THE PURSUIT?
Primary officer or any supervisor
WHO MAY TAKE OVER PRIMARY PURSUIT COMMUNICATIONS UPON BEING INVOLVED IN A PURSUIT?
The Air Unit
NORMALLY, WHAT WILL BE THE PURSUING VEHICLES, AKA HOW MANY?
Enough police vehicles to ensure their is at least one more officer than total number of occupants in subject vehicle
WHEN CAN THE SECONDARY PURSUIT VEHICLE PASS THE PRIMARY PURSUIT VEHICLE?
Only WHEN THE PRIMARY PURSUIT VEHICLE Relinquishes the primary position
Who shall TAKE OVER RADIO COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITY?
Secondary vehicle
IS CARAVANNING IN A PURSUIT SITUATION PERMISSIBLE?
No
WILL A PURSUIT VEHICLE AUTHORIZED TO PARALLEL THE PURSUIT OPERATE WITH ITS EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT?
YES, sirens and lights will be used throughout the pursuit
WHO CAN AUTHORIZE ROAD BLOCKS?
No one. Roadblocks are prohibited
When pursuit is to be terminated, the pursuing officer shall do what?
- Slow to the posted speed limit
- Turn off all emergency equipment
- Notify HQ
- Alter direction of travel or safely stop vehicle until suspect vehicle is out of sight
- Officer shall not follow the vehicle
A Commanding Officer MUST RESPOND TO THE TERMINATION POINT OF A PURSUIT under what circumstances?
- When forcible stop techniques are applied
- A traffic crash occurs
- An arrest is made
Who has responsibility for maintaining control and directing activities at THE SCENE?
Primary officer until relieved by supervisor
WHAT IS THE Lieutenant RESPONSIBLE FOR AT THE TERMINATION OF A PURSUIT?
COMPLETING A VEHICLE PURSUIT REPORT FORM ( P-1706)
WHO NOTIFIES ADJOINING AGENCIES OF A PURSUIT For felony violations ENTERING THEIR JURISDICTION?
Communications Watch Supervisor
MAY AN ADJOINING AGENCY PICK UP A PURSUIT AT THE COUNTY LINE IF THE PURSUIT HAS BEEN ABANDONED BY US?
Yes
CAN OFFICERS PURSUE ONTO NAS Jax or NAS Mayport?
Yes
PURSUITS FOR FELONY VIOLATIONS LEAVING DUVAL COUNTY REQUIRE WHAT?
- PECO SUPERVISOR NOTIFY THE ADJOINING COUNTY
- Give VEHICLE AND SUSPECT INFORMATION
- DETAIL OF THE CHARGES
- ANY AVAILABLE DATA, INCLUDING SPEED, DRIVER ABILITY DISPLAYED, LENGTH OF CHASE
MAY THE ADJOINING COUNTY PROHIBIT A FELONY PURSUIT FROM ENTERING ITS JURISDICTION BY OUR OFFICERS?
Yes
IF THE PURSUIT IS APPROVED INTO AN ADJOINING COUNTY, AND MEMBERS FROM THE ADJOINING COUNTY JOIN THE PURSUIT, WHO ASSUMES PRIMARY PURSUIT VEHICLE RESPONSIBILITY?
THE ADJOINING COUNTY
IN ORDER FOR A FELONY PURSUIT TO CONTINUE OUT OF COUNTY, WHOSE PERMISSION MUST BE OBTAINED?
- commanding Officer
2. ADJOINING Jurisdiction
WHAT INFORMATION WILL THE COMMUNICATIONS WATCH SUPERVISOR OBATIN FROM ANOTHER JURISDICTION WHEN THEY HAVE A PURSUIT ENTERING OUR JURISDICTION?
- REASON OF PURSUIT
- DETAILS OF CHARGES
- VEHICLE, SUSPECT, AND OCCUPANT INFORMATION
- ADDITIONAL DATA INCLUDING SPEEDS, DRIVER ABILITY, LENGTH OF PURSUIT
WHO HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ADVISING A Commanding Officer A PURSUIT IS ENTERING HIS SECTOR FROM ANOTHER JURISDICTION?
PECO Supervisor
IF THE PURSUIT FROM ANOTHER AGENCY ENTERS OUR JURISDICTION, WHO ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT?
Commanding Officer
PURSUITS OF PERSONS SUSPECTED OF INVOLVEMENT IN Forcible FELONIES ARE JUSTIFIABLE WHEN?
- WHEN THEY ARE THOUGHT TO REMAIN VIOLENT OR POSE A DANGER TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGE.
GIVE EXAMPLES OF Forcible FELONIES?
- MURDER
- KIDNAPPING
- Manslaughter
- Carjacking/home invasion robbery
- SEXUAL BATTERY
- ARSON or bombing
- AGG ASSAULT
- AGG BATTery
- Treason
- Armed burglary
- Aggravated stalking
- Any other felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or violence against any individual
- Leaving scene of traffic crash involving death or serious injury
THE VEHICLE PURSUIT REPORT FORM IS COMPLETED BY THE Commanding Officer FROM WHERE THE PURSUIT INITIATED. WHERE IS IT DIRECTED TO?
Zone Commander, and
Professional Oversight Unit
All vehicles of JSO are considered what kind of vehicle and are exempted from complying with traffic laws in some situations?
Emergency vehicles
A pursuit may be cancelled by who at anytime?
Any supervisor
Can officer pursue violator going wrong way on any divided roadway or interstate highway?
No
Can officers PIT vehicle after stop sticks have deflated tires?
No unless deadly force is permitted
What is maximum speed for PIT?
55 mph
PIT will only be used on what type of vehicle?
Passenger sedans
PIT is consider what level of force?
Non deadly
What report is completed after PIT by a supervisor?
Vehicle Pursuit Report Form (P-1706E)
Ramming is considered what level of force?
Deadly force
When can ramming be used?
No other forcible stopping technique is feasible, and
Deadly force is justified
Damage to police vehicles from tire deflation device will be reported how?
Blue Team application
If stop stick damage to non-police vehicles is minor, who photographs the damage?
Supervisor
If the PIT maneuver is going to be used, a third unit should be an active part of the pursuit. T/f
True
When a vehicle pursuit involving an officer of JSO occurs the Sector Sergeant monitoring the pursuit will request the Communications Watch Supervisor complete and forward a Criminal Justice Agency Records Request Form (P-1857) and forward it to the Communications Center Custodian of Record. T/f
False, Commanding Officer
A minimum of ____ vehicles are required to block suspect vehicle’s path.
2 vehicles
If pursuit results in Cold Case or Homicide responding, pursuit report will be routed to _____ _____ of Major Case before submission.
Assistant Chief
CAU analysis will be reviewed by ____ of Professional Standards.
Chief
Who owns the Administrative Order concerning Vehicle Pursuits?
Chief of Professional Standards
______- in the course of a pursuit, the following and direct participation in the pursuit by unauthorized police vehicles.
Caravanning
A vehicle being operated by a person who refuses to stop when being directed to do so by an authorized emergency vehicle is a definition for what?
Fleeing vehicle
A vehicle is considered a _____ ______ Vehicle with a center of gravity that is higher than most vehicles due to factors such as being abnormally tall, having an enhanced suspension system, or a substantial roof load.
High center of gravity vehicle
Who is responsible for for determining whether the initiation and continuation of a pursuit rests with who?
Every member is responsible before the pursuit begins
Members will notify a ______ of their intent to use the blocking technique, unless circumstances make such notification infeasible.
Supervisor
Blocking tactic can be used at what speeds?
Subject vehicle is traveling at start up speeds of 15mph or less
If incidental contact occurs between vehicles as a suspect attempts to defeat the blocking tactic, officer will _____ use this action as the sole justification for the pursuit or the use of deadly force.
Not
The PIT will not be be utilized on motorcycles, SUV, or any other vehicles defined as a high center of gravity vehicle, even if the target areas match up, unless what type of force is justified?
Deadly force
Officer who utilize ramming shall also complete what Report?
ARMOR / RTR
Anytime a tire deflation device has been utilized, the deploying officer will record the incident using what form?
Vehicle Pursuit Report Form (P-1706E)
Any vehicle other than a police vehicle or pursued vehicle that sustains damage as a result of crossing over a tire deflation device , will be recorded on what form?
Damaged Property on a General Offense/ Incident Report
Who photographs damage to non-police vehicles stemming from tire deflation device?
supervisor will photograph
If life threatening injuries or death results from a pursuit, who else gets notified?
COJ Risk Management Public Liability Adjuster
What Report is submitted along with a damaged tire deflation devise to the Supply Unit?
Vehicle Pursuit Report Form (P-1706E)
Who will be held accountable for ensuring that the involvement of JSO personnel in all fleeing incidents is conducted in accordance with this policy?
Commanding officers
Pursuits resulting in RTR incidents requiring either Cold Case Homicide or Homicide Unit Squad to respond and investigate should be documented as noted, the Pursuit Report will be forwarded to who before submission?
Assistant Chief of Major Case Unit
HQ upon being notified of a pursuit will immediately notify who?
Commanding officer
During a pursuit, who moves the normal zone channel to a tactical channel?
PECO Supervisor
All JSO vehicles being operated by a _______ ______ are designated as authorized emergency vehicles.
Sworn officer
Preemptive use of tire deflation device can only be used when approved by who?
Supervisor
For pursuits, the commanding officer is who?
Police Lieutenant or Sergeant-in-charge that has the supervisory responsibility for monitoring pursuit.
If a commanding officer initiates a pursuit, who’s responsible for monitoring?
PECO Supervisor will designate another commanding officer to monitor
Does every pursuit require a electronic Vehicle Pursuit Report?
Yes
Who completes annual analysis of vehicle pursuit incidents, policies, and practices?
Professional Oversight Unit, and
CAU
