HPM 70.6 chapters 4 to 7 Flashcards
Uniformed employees are authorized to conduct pursuits in compliance
with applicable laws, ______________________, and the procedures
outlined in this chapter. (70.6, Chapter 5, page 8 subsection A (1).
Sound professional judgment
Unless a greater hazard would result, a pursuit should not be undertaken if the subject(s) can be identified to the point where later apprehension can be
accomplished. A pursuit should not be initiated if _________________________. (70.6, Chapter 5, page 8 sub section A (2).
The dangers of pursuing or continuing the pursuit are too great.
California Vehicle Code Section 17004. California Vehicle Code Section 17004 provides restrictions to Sections 17001 and 17002. (1) A public employee is not liable for civil damages on account of personal injury to or death of any person or damage to property resulting from the
operation of an AEV in the line of duty. __________________________________________________________. It should be emphasized that criminal responsibility is not covered by these sections and officers may be subject to criminal prosecution for an arbitrary act. (70.6, Chapter 5, page 5 sub section E(1).
Such operation must be while responding to an emergency call or when in the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law, or when responding to, but not upon returning from, a fire alarm or other emergency call.
Reasonable Speed: Pursuits can occur at a wide range of speeds and in most cases speeds will vary over the course of a single pursuit. Officers and supervisors shall, at all times, utilize sound professional judgment when balancing the factors associated with vehicular pursuits. Multiple factors must be considered by the officers and supervisors to determine reasonable speeds. Such factors may include, but are not limited to: Weather and ___________, The volume of vehicular and pedestrian traffic, visibility, the nature of the offense committed by the suspect(s), the safety of the general public, the
safety of the officers involved, the safety of the occupants in the fleeing vehicle,
the location of the pursuit, the officer’s familiarity with the location, etc. (70.6, Chapter 5, page 10 sub section 7).
road conditions
Administrative Review. A supervisor shall evaluate all pursuits and
complete a _________ Pursuit Report, when the incident meets the definition of
a pursuit. All pursuit reports shall be documented using the automated Pursuit
Reporting System (PRS). The entry into PRS shall be completed within ten
calendar days of the pursuit. (70.6, Chapter 5, page 23 sub section 5)
CHP 187 Pursuit Report
Number of Units Involved: Public safety should be the foremost consideration when determining the number of units to employ during a pursuit. Pursuits shall normally be limited to _______________, the primary pursuit unit and the secondary pursuit unit. A supervisor who has joined in the pursuit and supervises the units would be an additional unit. However, the number of vehicles engaged in the pursuit may be adjusted to fit the situation with supervisory approval (e.g., armed fugitives, number of suspects, level of threat, threat setting). The supervisor shall consider the availability or
involvement of allied agency units in determining the number of departmental vehicles participating. (70.6, Chapter 5, page 11 section a (1).
Two departmental vehicles.
All other units in the general vicinity of the pursuit will remain on their
assigned beats unless requested to participate in the pursuit. Officers
________ trail the pursuit without supervisory approval, but should monitor
the progress of the pursuit and be prepared to assist if directed by a supervisor. (70.6, Chapter 5, page 12 section c).
Shall not
The supervisor must also balance the known or reasonably suspected offense, and the apparent need for immediate capture against the risks to __________, _________, and others to protect the public. (70.6, Chapter 5, page 13 section 1 a).
Risks to peace officers, innocent motorists,
When a pursuit extends into another CHP Area or allied agency’s
jurisdiction, the responsible supervisor, or the primary unit if a supervisor
is not available, shall determine if the other Area or allied agency should
assume the pursuit. The following should be considered:
1 The distance and speed involved.
2 The pursuing officer’s possible unfamiliarity with the new Area.
3 ___________________________.
4 Communication limitations at longer distances.
(70.6, Chapter 5, page 16 section 2 a)
- The willingness and capability of the other CHP Area or allied agency to take over the pursuit.
Quarterly Review. The contents of this chapter (Chapter 5), and the local pursuit
training guide, _______________ by all uniformed employees at the rank of
sergeant and below on a quarterly basis. Additionally, all uniformed
employees at the rank of sergeant and below shall review the contents of this
chapter and the local pursuit training guide upon transferring to a new
command. (70.6, Chapter 5, page 24 section 4).
Shall be reviewed.
Supervisory Responsibilities. Upon being notified of the pursuit, the
supervisor _____________ notify the communications center they are joining or monitoring the pursuit and accepting supervisory responsibility. (70.6, Chapter 5, page 13 section C).
Shall immediately.
California Vehicle Code Section _______. This section outlines conditions which,
when met, exempt the driver of an AEV from obeying certain sections of the CVC
known generally as the “Rules of the Road.” California Vehicle Code Section
_____ grants the operators of AEV exemptions to the rules of the road when the
vehicle displays a red light visible to the front and the siren is operated as
reasonably necessary in conjunction with one or more of the following conditions:
(1) In response to an emergency call.
(2) While engaged in rescue operations.
(3) In the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law.
(4) In response to, but not returning from, a fire alarm.
(70.6, Chapter 5, page 4 section b).
California Vehicle Code Section 21055.
California Vehicle Code Section 21056. California Vehicle Code Section
21056 states, “Section 21055 does not relieve the driver of a vehicle from the duty
to drive with ______________, nor protect
him from the consequences of an arbitrary exercise of the privileges granted in that
section.” (70.6, Chapter 5, page 4 section c).
Due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway
A patrol vehicle using a siren should pass traffic on the left even
though it is necessary to drive across a center line of a roadway. A
motorist will often swerve to the right at the approach of an AEV.
Therefore, an officer ____________ pass on the right only when no
other course is open and then only when the red light and siren have been deactivated. (70.6, Chapter 5, page 6 section 1 C).
Should cautiously.
Operators ________ recognize and articulate safe deployment locations
for radar/lidar in their area. Officers should exercise good judgment while
utilized radar/lidar to obtain evidence for speed enforcement and avoid
dangerous tactics such as:
(a) Standing in the “V” of the patrol vehicle on the traffic side.
(b) Parking perpendicular to traffic without sufficient space between
the patrol vehicle and passing traffic. (70.6, Chapter 7, page 8 section 8).
Shall
