620 VEHICLE PURSUITS AND STOP TECHNIQUES

Question 1

Only emergency vehicles will be utilized for vehicle pursuits and/or stop techniques. Use of Tactical Vehicle Intervention techniques by other than emergency vehicles, must by authorized by _________

Answer 1

specific unit standard operating procedures (SOP).

Question 2

Officers will not drive emergency vehicles the wrong way on an expressway, an expressway exit or entrance ramp, a divided highway, or any other street or highway designated for one-way traffic; however, officers may be momentarily facing the wrong way at the completion of a ____ or while performing a ________

Answer 2

PIT
/
non-traditional high risk
stop

Question 3

Officers will not transport prisoners, witnesses, suspects, complainants, or any person who is not a member of the
Department who has not signed SAPD Form #166-AR, Civilian Observer Authorization and Release, when driving emergency vehicles in _______

Answer 3

emergency operations.

Question 4

The Department recognizes its responsibility to apprehend criminals and stop fleeing suspects in an effort to preserve public safety. However, apprehension and stopping of fleeing suspects must be done only when

Answer 4

the benefit of apprehension or stopping fleeing suspects outweighs the risks to the officer and/or the public

Question 5

Following a subject vehicle for ________ requires supervisory approval.

Answer 5

more than fifteen (15) minutes

Question 6

This technique is ideal for establishing reasonable suspicion and/or probable cause when dealing with DWI suspects.

Answer 6

Following

Question 7

Officers will ____ at all traffic control devices which require a stop under normal driving conditions and in consideration to vehicular and pedestrian traffic (i.e., stop signs, red lights, and flashing red lights) and proceed when it can be done safely;

Answer 7

reduce speed

Question 8

When any officer, supervisor, or dispatcher announces that a vehicle pursuit is terminated, all assigned officers
shall turn off all emergency warning lights and siren, slow down and adhere to all traffic laws and traffic control devices. The officers in the vehicle pursuit shall _______

Answer 8

notify the dispatcher of their location.

Question 9

Situations where vehicle pursuits, if initiated, may be continued, depending on the hazardous circumstances and environmental factors:

a. The occupant(s) has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a violent felony offense (i.e. Aggravated Robbery or Aggravated Assault, and/or other crimes against a person in which violence is an element to the ____ offense);

b. The occupant(s) has committed or is committing a violent misdemeanor offense involving ________; or

c. The occupant(s) is known to be wanted under an active warrant for a violent felony offense.

Answer 9

felony
/
the use of a firearm

Question 10

The Managing Supervisor:

As soon as practical after the conclusion of the vehicle pursuit, prepares SAPD Form #103-NEN, Newsworthy Event Notification, and route the form through electronic mail to the following offices:

Answer 10

a. Office of the Chief;
b. Applicable Assistant Chief;
c. Applicable Division Commander:

(1) Patrol Division;
(2) Tactical Support Division; and

d. Police Media Services Detail.