Foot Pursuits SOG 407.5 (SGT/2015)

Question 1

Justification for…

Answer 1

-shall have RS of criminal activity prior to initiating a foot pursuit

Question 2

Will advise dispatcher of:

Answer 2

• radio number, current location, DOT

- reason for pursuit, suspect description and if he is armed

Question 3

Two officer unit foot pursuit…

Answer 3

if two-officer unit, passenger officer pursues while driver stays with car and occupants

Question 4

Supervisor duties:

Answer 4

• supervisor can request dispatcher check map to help set up a perimeter
• shall identify themselves on the radio as having supervision of the pursuit
• if necessary, respond to the scene and coordinate response
• determine the number of officers needed by:
  
  • severity of incident
  • number of units available
  • number of CFS holding
  • the terrain
  • the duration of the pursuit
• supervisor will determine when a pursuit should be ended and what units should return to service

Question 5

If officer loses firearm during pursuit?

Answer 5

officer shall terminate a foot pursuit if they lose their firearm

Question 6

Ending pursuit by officer?

Answer 6

-officer will consider ending a pursuit if they lose radio communications, flashlight, or pursuit enters a condemned building