G. O 10.02 Response To Calls For Service

Question 1

An EMERGENCY will be deemed to exist ONLY in situations where:

Answer 1

There is an indication that violence or injury exists and will likely continue or worsen

If the escape of an individual poses an immediate threat to the safety of others

Where a need prevails for immediate action to ensure the continued protection of life and/or property

Question 2

What is required for a vehicle to be operated as an emergency vehicle?

Answer 2

BOTH siren and emergency lights must be on

Question 3

What must be done if an officer elects to downgrade their response mode?

Answer 3

They shall notify the dispatcher by radio of that decision

Question 4

When approaching an intersection, If the officer doesn’t have the right of way, what must be done?

Answer 4

The officer will slow sufficiently to be capable of coming to a complete stop BEFORE entering the intersection and before entering each lane within the intersection to ascertain that all opposing traffic has acknowledged the emergency signals and crossing can be made safely

Question 5

How much can you exceed the speed limit when operating as an emergency vehicle?

Answer 5

Unless authorized by a supervisor, 20mph

Question 6

How much can you exceed the speed limit of the speed limit is 35mph or less?

Answer 6

A maximum of 10mph over

Question 7

Can we escort private civilian vehicles?

Answer 7

No