Foot pursuits Flashcards
When initiating a foot pursuit the following officer safety issues should be considered:
- The potential for violence to officers or citizens.
- The officer is acting alone.
- The subject is known or believed to be armed.
- The officer becomes unsure of his/her location and direction of travel.
Responsibilities of the officer initiating the foot pursuit
- Unit identifier
- Location and direction of travel.
- Reason for the foot pursuit.
- Number of subjects and descriptions and
- Whether the subject is known or believed to be armed.
When an Officer involved in a foot pursuit loses sight of the suspect, the officer should consider transitioning from ________ __ ________ to Pursuit to _________.
Pursuit to apprehend , Pursuit to contain
A supervisor will make reasonable efforts to ___________________, ____________________, and ___________ of the foot pursuit.
Ascertain information, Direct Responding Resources, and take command
Foot pursuits are inherently dangerous and require good __________, _________ tactics, and heightened safety awareness.
judgement, sound
A supervisor will respond to a foot pursuit when the following occur;
- Injury to an officer, citizen or suspect
- Any entry into a residence or similar structure, regardless if it is occupied or not
- Any reportable force
- Any other unusual occurrence that warrants supervisory oversight
Upon apprehension of the suspect, the supervisor should promptly respond to the _____________ point and direct __________ activity.
termination , post-pursuit
Supervisor should conduct an _____________ with the officer(s) involved.
after-action review