Foot Pursuits

Question 1

Supervisors will respond to foot pursuits when any of the following occur:

Answer 1

1. Injury occurs to the officer
2. Injury occurs to a citizen, other than the subject(s)
3. Injury occurs to the subject
4. Any entry into a residence or similar structure, regardless if it is occupied or not
5. Any reportable force occurs, regardless of injury
6. Any other unusual occurrence that warrants supervisory oversight

Question 2

Transition from Apprehension to Containment

When an officer involved in a foot pursuit loses sight of the suspect, the officer should consider transitioning from “pursuit to apprehend” to “pursuit to contain.” In the transition to containment, officers should consider the following:

Answer 2

1. The availability of protective cover or a position of advantage near where the suspect was last seen.
2. The ability to broadcast the suspect’s last direction of travel and description
3. The ability to ensure that a perimeter is being established
4. The time needed for the arrival of additional resources

Question 3

Upon apprehension of the suspect (after a foot pursuit) the supervisor should:

Answer 3

Promptly respond to the termination point and direct post pursuit activity. Supervisors should conduct after action interviews with the officer involved as soon as practical, and should consider debriefing at a suitable time to discuss the specifics of the foot pursuit that occurred during the shift.