Foot Pursuit

Answer 1

Foot pursuits are inherently dangerous and require good judgement, sound tactics, and heightened safety awareness

Question 2

What is the primary concern when making determination to pursue?

Answer 2

Department personnel and public safety

Question 3

What officer safety concerns should be considered reference a foot pursuit ?

Answer 3

1. Potential violence to officers or citizens
2. Alone
3. Suspect armed
4. Unsure of direction of travel
5. Radio contact lost
6. Officer loses firearm/radio
7. Suspect enters building, confined/isolated area
8. Possible ambush
9. Multiple suspects
10. Separated from partner
11. Vehicle left unlocked and running

Question 4

What will officers broadcast when initiating foot pursuit?

Answer 4

1. Unit identifier
2. Location and direction of travel
3. Reason/crime
4. # of suspects and description
5. Suspect armed or believed to be armed

Question 5

When will officers summon medical attention for suspect?

Answer 5

1. Injured
2. Complaint of injury
3. Signs of distress (difficulty breathing)

Question 6

Does a supervisor need to be present to control footpursuit?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

When will supervisor respond to foot pursuit?

Answer 7

1. Injury to officer, citizen, or suspect
2. Entry into residence or similar structure
3. Reportable force
4. Unusual occurrence

Question 8

What is a supervisor’s responsibility at the termination point?

Answer 8

Arrive and conduct after-action review with officer(s) involved