Directive 4.9 Aviation

Question 1

According to Directive 4.9 Aviation, No aircraft will be permitted to fly outside the borders of Philadelphia, including crossing the mid-point of the Delaware River separating New Jersey from Philadelphia , without approval from whom?

Answer 1

CO, Aviation unit, CIB commander , or higher Authority.

Question 2

According to Directive 4.9 Aviation, VEHICLE PURSUITS,,, Whenever a pursuit is initiated by a ground unit and permitted to continue , the assistance of the aviation Unit helicopter will be requested by who ?

Answer 2

The Patrol Supervisor.

Question 3

According to Directive 4.9 Aviation, The Primary responsibility of the Philadelphia Departments Aviation Unit is to ?

Answer 3

Directly support and assist uniformed and investigative personnel.

Question 4

According to Directive 4.9 Aviation, After ground units terminate their pursuit , the flight crew will ?

Answer 4

1. if the vehicle comes to a stop , notify ground units of
   the suspects location.
   2.Continue to maintain visual contact with the fleeing
   vehicle.
   3.Frequently broadcast the direction of the fleeing
   vehicle is traveling to J band.

Question 5

According to Directive 4.9 Aviation, Upon arrival of a helicopter and notification by police radio , the Patrol unit supervisor will ?

Answer 5

Immediately terminate the pursuit.

Question 6

According to Directive 4.9 Aviation, The feasibility of any assignment to which the unit is called to respond will rest with who ?

Answer 6

The Pilot in Command

Question 7

According to Directive 4.9 Aviation, True or False , Only the primary officer , the secondary officer , and authorized two person cars will leave their district during a vehicle pursuit.

Answer 7

FALSE: Personnel will not leave their district EXCEPT FOR THE INITIATING OFFICER AND SUPERVISOR

Question 8

According to Directive 4.9 Aviation, It is very clear that more often than not, the fleeing suspect will believe the police have given up the pursuit if they do not see ground units trailing behind . by providing this false sense of security , the suspect often do what ?

Answer 8

Park the vehicle and flee on foot making it much easier and safer to apprehend them.

Question 9

According to Directive 4.9 Aviation, Police radio J-band will do the following ?

Answer 9

1. Notify supervisory personnel that a helicopter unit
   has arrived to pick up the pursuit.
   2.Notify personnel when the fleeing vehicle is leaving
   one district to enter another.
2. Ensure all ground units have terminated the pursuit
   upon their supervisors orders by am=announcing
   their vehicle numbers.

Question 10

According to Directive 4.9 Aviation, Discharging a firearm from a aircraft is ___________?

Answer 10

Prohibited

Question 11

According to Directive 4.9 Aviation, when approaching a aircraft you should do the following?

Answer 11

1. Remove hats & other loose gear before approaching
2. when exiting an aircraft , always walk towards the
   front of the the aircraft in view of the crew.
3. Stay at lest 100 feet from the aircraft while the motor
   is running .
4. never carry OC spray or mace on a aircraft