DP 1.03 Flashcards
What is a vehicle pursuit?
An event involving one or more law enforcement officer attempting to apprehend a suspected or actual violator of the law in a vehicle
What must you have in order to initiate a vehicle pursuit?
Probable cause to believe the driver or occupants of the vehicle have committed an infraction or misdemeanor in your presence or that a felony was committed
What happens when a motorcycle unit initiates a vehicle pursuit?
They must turn over to the first marked four wheel Police vehicle.
How many Police units can be involved in a pursuit?
Only two
Are Vans and SUV units authorized to be in a pursuit?
Yes
Driving on the wrong side of a divided highway is
Generally prohibited
Driving the wrong way on a freeway is
Strictly prohibited
Can officers use the PIT maneuver?
Shall not
Who can terminate a pursuit?
Anyone
Who has the final authority to terminate a pursuit when supervisors disagree?
Field LT or watch Commander. No response it goes to supervisor of record.
Shooting at or from moving vehicle
Prohibited except when reasonably necessary to protect persons from death or gbi
Can Spike strips be used on motorcycles?
No. considered deadly force
What reporting forms are mandatory after a pursuit?
CHP 187 and SDPD date form
Who is responsible for filling out the top half of the form CHP187?
The driver of the unit who initiated the pursuit or assumed it from another agency
