LVMPD Policies Flashcards
What are the codes for Emergency Response
Code 1: normal response- must obey all traffic laws and rules.
Code 2: Non- Emergency- lights only, may be used.
A. To stop violators.
B. Upon arriving in an area where the use of the siren may signal suspects.
C. To signal other motorists if traffic hazards when an officer is moving at a slow speed in traffic (e.g., pushing a stalled vehicle, moving at a slow speed as a crime prevention tool, or making unusual movement on the roadway). Officers must drive at the speed limit or below.
D. When approved by a sergeant or above during an authorized motorcade. Note: officers responding to non- emergency calls will NOT use emergency lights and/ or siren for the sole purpose of crossing intersections..
Code 3: emergency lights and siren, emergency response driving, will NOT exceed poster speed limit by more than 20 mph. In regard to pursuit driving, the 20 mph over posted speed limit maximum rule is removed.
Officers may respond code 3 when:
- Imminent danger to citizens and the officer’s arrival might save lives.
- Another officer requires assistance to control a volatile situation.
- Reliable information exists of a felony in progress.
- Pursuits.
Primary officer shall abide by what procedure for code 3 driving?
- Determine the need for code 3 response.
Primary officer (or first to initiate code 3 response) will:
- Notify communications via radio of code 3 status.
- Activate and continuously utilize emergency lights and siren.
- Activate the code 3 button on the mobile data terminal (MDT), if equipped with MDT.
- Proceed in a safe manner.
What procedure will a secondary officer follow for code 3 driving?
Notify communications via radio of code 3 status.
Activate code 3 button on the MDT, if equipped with MDT.
Proceed in a safe manner.
First and secondary units responding code 3 will do what upon arriving?
Broadcast arrival status via the radio.
Determine the need for continued code 3 response of additional units.
Advise other units via radio to either continue or discontinue code 3, as needed.
What is the procedure for additional units responding code 3 (not primary or secondary)?
Prior to proceeding code 3, activate the code 3 button on the MDT, if equipped with MDT, to advise of code 3 response and, subsequently, arrival status. Do not break code red on a radio channel.
What is the procedure for field supervisors while units respond code 3?
Monitor respective radio channels to ensure strict adherence to this policy and will cancel or direct code 3 responses, as warranted.
What is the definition of pursuit?
An active attempt by an officer in an authorized emergency vehicle as defined by NRS 484B.700, using emergency equipment (red lights and sirens), to apprehend a suspect who is failing to yield after due notice or is attempting to avoid apprehension, and whose driving presents a clear and immediate danger.
Note: an officer continuing to follow the suspect vehicle, regardless of the activation of emergency equipment (red lights and sirens) will be considered “in pursuit.”
What is the definition of bubble tactic?
A non-code tactic that is utilized when attempting to contain a suspect in a vehicle. The tactic utilizes available police units to create a mobile perimeter or “bubble.” “Bubbling” officers will monitor via radio the fleeing vehicle, out of view of the suspect, and move into positions surrounding the suspect while obeying all traffic laws. “Bubbling” officers will not engage nor re-engage the suspect in a vehicle pursuit without supervisor approval.
What is the definition Discontinuance of pursuit?
The complete cessation of a pursuit by the decision of pursuing officers or supervisors- to include the discontinuance of visual contact of the pursued vehicle via turning at the first reasonable turn off of the primary street- and the return to routine operations.
What is the definition of paralleling?
Additional police units, approved by a supervisor, traveling in adjacent streets using emergency equipment to keep pace with a pursuit. Code 3 caravanning or paralleling of units or other attempts to join the pursuit without authorization from a supervisor is prohibited.
What is the definition of Surveillance mode?
A tactic employed following a supervisor’s discontinuance of the pursuit wherein the air unit will switch to surveillance mode (cease lighting the suspect and climb to a higher altitude) and continue to observe the vehicle. The air unit will advise the supervisor if the vehicle continues to present a danger to the public and provide information to patrol units concerning when and where the vehicle stops.
What is the termination of pursuit definition?
The finality of a vehicular pursuit due to either the suspect apprehension, the crashing of the suspect’s vehicle or suspect lost/ evaded pursuing unit(s), and the return to routine operation.
What does NRS 484B.700, subsection 4 state?
“The provision of this section do not relieve the driver from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons and do not protect the driver from the consequences of the drivers reckless disregard for the safety of others.”
Field supervisors who allow pursuits to continue, must consider the following initiation and evaluation factors:
- Whether the need for immediate apprehension of the suspect(s) outweighs the dangers created by the pursuit itself.
- Whether the suspect is known to officers and/ or can be apprehended at a later time.
- Vehicular and pedestrian traffic and road conditions.
- Nature of the area of the pursuit: residential, commercial, or rural.
- Weather conditions (e.g., rain, fog, or snow) time of day, and visibility which creates an unreasonable risk of injury to the public or the pursuit officers.
- Alternatives to pursuit, including the availability of the air unit, the use of the precision intervention technique (PIT), stop sticks, or arrest at a later time.
PURSUIT- Officers must notify communications under what 3 circumstances?
- When a pursuit is initiated and completed.
- When a pursuit is cancelled before completion.
- When a situation is observed that could result in a pursuit, but the pursuit did not meet the criteria for pursuing (a computer- aided dispatch [CAD] event must be created or updated in this situation).
Note: Officers must notify communications via the radio if they are the primary unit at any point in the pursuit.
3.210.6- Control of the Pursuit states the primary unit will do what 7 steps?
- Assume responsibility for controlling pursuit tactics.
- Notify communications immediately that a pursuit is underway with the following information:
A. The nature of the original offense.
B. Location, speed, and direction of travel of the fleeing vehicle.
C. Description and license plate number of the vehicle, if known.
D. Number of occupants in the vehicle and descriptions, where possible. - Broadcast the intent to use PIT if circumstances permit; otherwise, notification will be made after the fact.
- Broadcast the progress of the pursuit until relieved by a secondary unit.
- Constantly evaluate conditions and discontinue the pursuit when the dangers of the pursuit outweigh the need to apprehend the suspect or when so ordered by a supervisor.
- Cease emergency operations (lights and siren), reduce speed, and discontinue visual contact with the suspect vehicle if the air unit takes over the pursuit, unless otherwise directed by a supervisor.
- Confirm, via the radio, the discontinuance of visual contact.
3.210.6 Control of the pursuit states secondary unit will follow what 5 steps?
- Whenever feasible, assume responsibility for broadcasting progress of the pursuit until relieved by the air unit.
- Become the primary unit of the primary unit cannot continue the pursuit.
- Coordinate activities if the primary unit become involved in a foot pursuit.
- Cease emergency operations (lights and siren), reduce speed, and discontinue visual contact with the suspect vehicle if the air unit takes over the pursuit, unless otherwise directed by a supervisor.
- Confirm, via radio, discontinuance of visual contact.
3.210.6 Control of the pursuit states the third unit will do 4 steps?
- Become the primary unit if the primary and secondary unit cannot continue the pursuit.
- Coordinate activities if the primary and secondary unit become involved in a foot pursuit.
- Cease emergency operations (lights and sirens), reduce speed, and discontinue visual contact with the suspect vehicle if the air unit takes over the pursuit, unless otherwise directed by a supervisor.
- Confirm, via the radio, discontinuance of visual contact.
3.505.2 Barricaded Subject
Who will be in command of police operations in a barricade situation?
Area Patrol Supervisor
3.505.2 Barricaded Subject
Upon deployment of SWAT, who will assume command and control of the inner perimeter?
- SWAT commander (Captain)
OR - SWAT tactical commander (SWAT Lieutenant)
3.505.2 Barricaded Subject
Upon deployment of SWAT, what will the Patrol supervisor retain command of? (4)
- ICP
- Staging area
- Secondary perimeter
- Other police operations
3.505 Barricaded Subject
In barricaded subject situations, it is the policy of this department to consider the safety of civilians and officers, and to enhance the prospect of peacefully resolving the incident through what?
De-escalation tactics
3.505.1 Barricaded Subject
What is the definition of a Barricaded Subject?
A subject who is believed to have been involved in a criminal act or is a significant threat to themselves or safety of others; refuse to submit to arrest and may be armed; is in a position of advantage, affording cover and concealment; or is contained in an open area, and the presence or approach of police officers could precipitate an adverse reaction by the subject.
3.505.1 Barricaded Subject
What is the definition of a Suicidal Subject/ Incident?
A suicidal person who is threatening to take their own life. This may involve a suicidal person, armed with a deadly weapon, capable of causing injury to others, who is a demonstrated threat to others, barricaded in a structure or in an open area; therefore, an incident involving an armed suicidal subject is a barricade incident.
3.505.2 Barricaded Subject
Subjects who are suicidal and pose an immediate or demonstrated threat to the public will be handled as?
Barricaded Subjects
3.505.3 Barricaded Subject
Arriving patrol officers will take steps to _____ _____ _______, de-escalate, and protect human life. Attempt to _______ _______in favor of controlling and containing the situation.
- slow the momentum
- avoid confrontation
3.505.3 Barricaded Subject
Patrol Supervisor will: (10)
- Upon arrival, assess the situation and take command by prioritizing and communicating objectives.
- Reinforce the inner perimeter and establish a secondary perimeter based on the nature of the incident.
- Direct units to stop any inbound foot or vehicle traffic.
- Assign officers as an immediate action team (designating roles such as verbal communication, low lethality options, hands on, ect.) to control the subject should they exit the structure.
- Gather intelligence, make a determination for the need of SWAT and negotiators to respond, and make the requests via Communications (when possible, the patrol supervisor should also communicate telephonically with the SWAT tactical commander).
- Evacuate or shelter-in-place bystanders and injured persons from the vicinity around the suspect’s location.
- Designate an officer with strong verbal skills to make contact with the suspect to determine the subject’s intent. If contact is made with the subject, ensure officers remain in a tactically sound position, using effective cover and concealment. Efforts should be made to persuade the suspect to voluntarily surrender.
- Request a dedicated radio channel with a dispatcher, if required.
- Communicate with and direct subsequent arriving supervisors to perform other tasks that require handling.
- Designate an officer to record names and addresses of persons and residences evacuated.
4.100.1 Warrantless felony or gross misdemeanor arrests will be ___________ to the the most serious charge(s) arising from a single set of circumstances, with the exception of _________________________, for which charges will be combined.
Limited, Violent Crimes.
4.100.1 In Clark County, misdemeanor arrests will be limited to the _____________________ and generally will not be combined with a felony or gross misdemeanor arrest.
Single most serious offense.
4.100.2 The DOA must be completed during the booking process. All other pertinent reports connected to the arrest will be completed before the officer _____________________.
Secures the shift.
4.100.2 An arresting officer may, after notification and approval of a ______________________, exercise discretion regarding continuing the booking process if it has been determined that an arrestee needs medical assistance.
Watch commander.
4.100.2 A supervisor will, when contacted by an arresting officer regarding releasing an arrestee to medical personnel, ensure that the arrestee is not released from custody if the following charges are applicable: (6)
A. Crime(s) against an officer.
B. Domestic violence or driving on a DWI revoked license or any other charge where arrest is mandated by statute.
C. Any violent crime against person with significant injury.
D. Any violent crime involving the use of a deadly weapon.
E. Sexual assault.
F. Kidnapping.
4.100.3 If the arrest does not meet all the necessary requirements, the charge(s) can be released by filing for ______. It must be done within ______ hours of the arrest in the field.
NCF, 48.
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When is BWC recording unauthorized? (7)
1.follow-up investigative briefings.
- Large scale events ( unless circumstances arises requiring activation)
- phone calls w/ department members (unless advised).
- Non-work related activities (ie. locker rooms, restrooms)
- in detention facilities
- Administrative meetings (briefings / meetings)
- Encounters with UC officers or Confidential informants.
3.210.6 control of the pursuit states communications dispatcher will do what 5 steps?
- Initiate a code red and ensure the at all channels receive the code red and pursuit information.
- Immediately notify the officer’s supervisor of the pursuit and confirm the supervisor acknowledges the notification of pursuit and assumes responsibility for controlling pursuit tactics and continuance of the pursuit.
- Designate a supervisor if the officer’s supervisor is not available.
- Request and dispatch the air unit to the pursuit whenever possible.
- Ensure updates are added to CAD.
3.210.6 control of the pursuit states what 5 steps will monitoring communication supervisor do?
- Notify, via cell phone, the area lieutenant and watch commander immediately of the pursuit.
- Advise other dispatchers when the pursuit is headed toward adjacent areas.
- Advise neighboring jurisdictions when the pursuit is headed in their direction, giving direction, status, description of the vehicle, and call-sign of the monitoring supervisor.
- Contact other agencies when LVMPD officers request assistance, describe the circumstances and specific assistance requested, and remain in contact unless a common radio frequency is available to both agencies.
- Ensure updates are added to CAD.
3.210.6 control of the pursuit states a field supervisor will do what 5 steps?
- Immediately acknowledge notification and authorize the continuation of the pursuit via the radio, “I am supervising this pursuit,” and assume responsibility for controlling pursuit tactics and continuing the pursuit.
- Order discontinuation of the pursuit via the radio when the necessity for apprehension is outweighed by the dangers of the pursuit.
- Consider use of PIT and/ or stop sticks.
- Respond to the termination point of the pursuit, and ensure the appropriate notifications are made.
- Ensure all required post- pursuit procedures are completed.
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What are a supervisor’s responsibilities regarding BWC use? (4)
- Ensure officers use BWC in accordance with policy.
- Ensures BWC is worn in manner that captures optimum view of surroundings.
- when advised of BWC malfunction
a. directs officer to remove BWC from service and dock.
b. issue new BWC kit( cord, camera,battery)
c. Assign new BWC to officer in Evidence.com
d. Notify Systems Admin Unit about malfunction to discuss remedy. - Retrieve an officer’s BWC and upload it by end of shift if that officer is unable to do so.
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When can officers review their BWC? (3)
- To assist in completing investigation and official reports.
- To refresh recollection prior to court.
- To provide statements for internal investigations, including use of force, OIS investigations other deadly force or critical incident.
3.210.6 control of the pursuit states area Lieutenant (watch commander) will do what 4 steps?
- Monitor the pursuit and is responsible for ensuring that the pursuit is conducted according to department polices and procedures.
- Allow the area field supervisor to remain in control of the pursuit, and limit radio traffic that may cause confusion regarding supervision of the pursuit. The lieutenant should refrain from radio communication unless they are going to countermand the supervisor in control of the pursuit.
- Order discontinuance of the pursuit when the dangers of the pursuit outweigh the need to apprehend the suspect.
- Respond to the termination point of the pursuit, and ensure the appropriate notifications are made.
3.210.6 control of the pursuit states the air unit will do what 4 steps?
- Respond to the pursuit scene when dispatched.
- Arrive in the scene of the pursuit and assume primary radio responsibilities when visual contact of the suspect vehicle is made.
- Upon request of a field supervisor, assume a surveillance mode, continuing to advise the ground units of the vehicle’s location, traffic congestion, and road hazards that might endanger the ground units or others.
- Broadcast information to aid ground units if the pursued vehicle is lost or the suspect flees on foot.
3.210.6 control of the pursuits states ground units will do what 3 steps?
- Cease emergency operation (lights and siren), reduce speed, and discontinue visual contact with the suspect vehicle once the air unit advises it has arrived and is in surveillance mode, unless otherwise directed by a supervisor.
- Consider using the “bubble tactic” based in information being provided by the primary, secondary, and third pursuit units, or the air unit when it takes over the pursuit in surveillance mode.
- During surveillance mode, will:
A. Discontinue visual contact of the suspect.
B. Utilize the non- code bubble tactic to contain the suspect vehicle.
C. If the suspect flees on foot from the vehicle, the primary pursuing unit will respond to the termination point to apprehend the suspect(s).
What factors must be considered for inter- jurisdictional pursuits initiated by LVMPD?
- Pursuits will be discontinued when leaving Clark county unless the decision to continue is approved by the LVMPD on- duty watch commander or field lieutenant.
- When a pursuit leaves Clark county, officers and supervisors will re- evaluate the pursuit to include consideration of the following factors:
A. How long the pursuit has lasted.
B. Whether assistance is needed from another agency.
C. Whether communication can be maintained.
D. All the factors set forth in the policy as to whether the pursuit can be conducted in reasonable safety and in compliance with state law and policy. - The pursuing officer or a supervisor may request assistance from another agency. If such a request is made, officers or the supervisors will not request an officer form another agency to actively join in the pursuit; however, other appropriate forms of assistance may be requested.
What are additional pursuit prevention/ termination techniques?
- Tire Deflation Devices (Stop sticks)
2. Use of the PIT
When using Stop Sticks as a pre- pursuit deployment tactic, what tactical considerations must be adhered to?
- Approval from a field supervisor prior to deployment.
- Will not be pre- deployed by a single officer.
- Have a tactical plan (e.g. ballistic shield, immediate action, or lethal/ low lethal coverage) in place should the vehicle not be immobilized.
- Be in position which does not over expose the deployment team from the suspect.
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When an officer falls below compliance rate for BWC sergeant will? (7)
- Review officers detailed APR for unmatched videos.
- Review CAD for dispatched and cleared times that align w/ any identified unmatched videos.
- Review Evidence.com for videos w/o an ID# within specified CAD timeframes.
- Review upload times for any uploads that occurred 36 hrs. after recorded times.
- Correct any unmatched evidence in Evidence.com by updating ID# with corresponding CAD events.
- View all unmatched evidence that corresponds with officer’s CAD times.
- If clear BWC policy violations are discovered during the audit, document the issue in a Contact Report. If problem continues after being documented in a Contact Report. Consider opening Statement of Complaint.
When will Officers not deploy tire deflation devices?
- When transporting prisoners or other non- police personnel.
- When fleeing suspects have demonstrated a clear intent to injure officers using the fleeing vehicle or other deadly weapon, unless effective cover is avail that the deployment location.
- As a weapon
- On bridges, in roadway curves, in or around construction, or any location where the deploying officer feels that it would be too dangerous because of vehicular or pedestrian movement.
- To slow or stop any of the following vehicles, unless the use of deadly force would be justified:
A. Motorcycle, moped, or any two- or three- wheeled vehicle.
B. All- terrain vehicle (ATV)
C. Any truck transporting explosives or other hazardous materials.
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Where should an officer with a complaint about communications (procedure or personnel) direct their complaint?
To their sergeant who will in turn contact the communications supervisor.
De-escalation
An officer’s actions to slow down, stabilize, and resolve an incident as safely as possible by reducing danger through the use of verbal persuasion, tactics, resources, and transitioning through force options.
Force transition
The movement, progression, or reduction from the application of one force type to another.
Imminent threat
An impending violent act, harm, or resistance that will likely occur if not instantly confronted or addressed.
Levels of control
Broad categories of force options in escalating stages of intensity that are identified as low-level force, intermediate force, and deadly force.
Objectively reasonable
An objective standard of force viewed from the perspective of a reasonable officer, without the benefit of 20/20 hindsight, and based on the totality of the circumstances presented at the moment the force is used
Recovery position
The placement of a subject’s body in a manner that does not restrict breathing or obstruct the airway, i.e., on their side or upright.
Substantial bodily injury
An injury that creates a substantial risk of death, causes serious permanent disfigurement, or results in a prolonged loss or impairment of the functioning of any body part.
Officers are legally authorized to use deadly force to effect an arrest when in compliance with Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) and the legal standards under Tennessee v. Garner (1985) to:
- Protect themselves or others from what is reasonably believed to be an imminent threat of death or substantial bodily injury.
- Prevent the escape of a fleeing felon who the officer has probable cause to believe has committed a violent felony crime and is an imminent threat to human life if escape should occur
True or false
Officers may use force to protect themselves or others, overcome resistance, to effect a lawful detention, a lawful arrest, or to conduct a lawful search. Officers should, if reasonable, make clear their intent to detain, arrest, or search the subject.
True
The United States Supreme Court’s decisions and interpretations of the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution state an officer shall only use such force as is _______ ________ under all of the circumstances.
objectively reasonable
True or False?
The reasonableness of a particular use of force must be judged from the perspective of a judicious officer on the scene, rather than with 20/20 vision of hindsight. The consideration must account for the fact that officers are often forced to make split-second judgments in circumstances that are tense, uncertain, and rapidly evolving.
True
Objective factors that affect the reasonableness of the force include: (8)
- The severity of the crime
- Whether the subject poses an immediate threat to the safety of officers or others
- Whether the subject is actively resisting arrest or attempting to evade arrest by flight
- The influence of drugs/alcohol or the mental capacity of the subject
- The time available to an officer to make a decision
- The availability of officers or resources (including the number of officers present at the time) to de-escalate the situation
- The proximity or access of weapons to the subject
- The environmental factors and/or other exigent circumstances
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What is the purpose of a supervisor or sergeants initial interview with a complainant?
To determine if a policy or law has been violated?
As stated in NRS ____ , officers will only use the amount of reasonable force necessary to effect an arrest.
NRS 171.1455
The standard that courts use to examine whether a use of force is constitutional was first set forth in ____________ and expanded by subsequent court cases.
Graham V. Connor
The prospect of a favorable outcome is often enhanced when supervisors become involved in the management of the overall response to a potentially violent encounter by coordinating officers’ tactical actions. Supervisors will acknowledge and respond to incidents in a timely manner when officer use of _____ _____ is probable
Reportable force
Supervisors will also manage the deployment of resources and equipment. In dynamic and highly charged incidents, supervisors will provide clear direction and communication to officers regarding their positioning and roles. Upon observing substandard officer _____ or flaws in _____, the supervisor will promptly act to correct any deficiencies.
approaches, tactical decisions
At times, _______ may mean the timely and appropriate use of a lower force option to mitigate a later need to use greater force. Officers will make efforts to control a confrontation and not allow it to escalate
De- escalation
What is duty to intervene?
Any officer present, regardless of rank, and observing another officer using force that is clearly beyond what is justified or objectively reasonable under the circumstances will, when in a safe position to do so, intercede to prevent the use of unreasonable force. The officer will promptly report these observations and the efforts made to intervene to a supervisor. If the supervisor is using unjustified force, the officer will report it to the next level of supervision. If the observing officer is a supervisor, they will issue a direct order to stop the violation
Whenever an officer applies a use of force option upon a subject that results in either ________ or ________ or difficulty in breathing, the officer will continuously monitor the subject and immediately summon medical attention.
Observable signs or complaints of injury
Officers will not restrain subjects who are in custody and under control in a manner that compromises their ability to breathe. Proned handcuffed subjects will be immediately placed in a ______ or seated position once safe to do so
Recovery
While handcuffed subjects are seated, they will not be forcefully bent forward at the waist, and pressure will not be applied to their ____, ____, or ____.
Back, neck or head
Medical attention will be summoned for the following use of force applications, regardless of visible injury or complaint of injury:
- Baton/Impact weapons – any strikes to the head, neck, chest, spine, kidneys, or groin area
- Canine – all bites
- Electronic control device (ECD) – probe strikes to the head, neck, chest, or groin area
- Oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray – direct exposure to the facial area
- Use of Force with a Projectile Weapon:
a. Low lethality shotgun – all strikes
b. 40mm specialty impact weapon – all strikes - Handgun/Shotgun/Rifle – all strikes
- Use of Force with a Vehicle:
a. Precision intervention technique (PIT)
b. Ramming – all
4 Levels of resistance?
- Compliant
- Obstructive
- Assaultive
- Life threatening
Compliant definition
Compliant – a person contacted by an officer who acknowledges direction or lawful orders given and offers no resistance.
3.505.3 Barricaded Subject
Supervisor will:
Upon arrival, ________ the situation and take command by _________ and ____________ objectives.
- assess
- prioritizing
- communicating
3.505.3 Barricaded Subject
Supervisor will:
_________ the inner perimeter and establish a _________ _________ based on the nature of the incident.
- Reinforce
- secondary
- perimeter
3.505.3 Barricaded Subject
Supervisor will:
Direct units to stop any inbound ____ or _______ traffic.
- foot
- vehicle
3.505.3 Barricaded Subject
Supervisor will:
Assign officers as an _________ ______ ____ (designating roles such as verbal communication, low lethality options, hands on, ect.) to control the subject should they ____ the structure.
- immediate
- action
- team
- exit
3.505.3 Barricaded Subject
Supervisor will:
______ intelligence, make a determination for the need of ____ and negotiators to respond, and make request via ______________ (when possible, the patrol Supervisor should also communicate telephonically with the SWAT tactical commander).
- Gather
- SWAT
- Communications
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If a complaint only involves the complainant’s disagreement with established proper policy and procedure. What does a supervisor do? (2)
- Explain to complainant policy procedure ect. And how the issue does not rise to misconduct.
- Document the discussion in Blue Team as a citizen contact.
3.505.3 Barricaded Subject
Supervisor will:
________ or shelter-in place bystanders and injured persons from the vicinity around the _________ location.
- Evacuate
- suspect’s
3.505.3 Barricaded Subject
Supervisor will:
Designate an officer with strong ______ skills to make contact with the suspect to determine the suspect’s intent. If contact is made with the suspect, ensure officers remain in a tactically sound position, using effective _____ and ___________. Efforts should be made to persuade the suspect to voluntarily surrender.
- verbal
- cover
- concealment
3.505.3 Barricaded Subject
Supervisor will:
_______ a dedicated radio channel with a __________, if required.
- Request
- dispatcher
3.505.3 Barricaded Subject
Supervisor will:
Communicate with and direct subsequent arriving ___________ to perform other tasks that require handling.
- supervisors
3.505.3 Barricaded Subject
Supervisor will:
Designate an officer to _______ names and addresses of persons and residences evacuated.
- record
3.505.3 Barricaded Subject
What will the patrol Lieutenant, incident commander or watch commander discuss with the SWAT or Tactical commander? (3)
- The available intelligence on the subject’s background and motivation.
- The nature and severity of the crime (determine the threat to the public).
- The necessity for a large-scale tactical response and neighborhood evacuations versus surveillance and other means to de-escalate the situation and prevent a use of deadly force.
3.505.3 Barricaded Subject
On a barricaded subject, who ensures officers and patrol supervisor are addressing the situation to a standard and make adjustments as needed?
Patrol Lieutenant, incident commander or watch commander
Levels of resistance, “Obstructive” definition
the subject is uncooperative, not complying with an officer’s commands, or their physical actions are intended to prevent an officer from placing the subject in custody or under control; the subject’s actions are not directed at harming the officer or others.
3.505.3 Barricaded Subject
Patrol Lieutenant, incident commander or watch commander will:
Establish an ICP that: (3)
- Is secured and is in close proximity to the scene, but is not in the line of sight of the suspect.
- Has an area for responding units to stage
- Has unobstructed radio and telephonic communications.
3.505.3 Barricaded Subject
On a barricaded subject, who establishes an ICP?
Patrol Lieutenant, incident commander or watch commander.
3.505.3 Barricaded Subject
Patrol Lieutenant, incident commander or watch commander will:
Establish _______/egress routes.
- ingress
3.505.3 Barricaded Subject
Patrol Lieutenant, incident commander or watch commander will:
Request fire and medical support to the _______ ____.
- command
- post
3.505.3 Barricaded Subject
Who is responsible for assigning an officer to function as a recorder to maintain a chronological log of events?
Patrol Lieutenant, incident commander or watch commander.
3.505.3 Barricaded Subject
Patrol Lieutenant, incident commander or watch commander will:
Advise ______________ of the command post phone number.
- Communications
3.505.3 Barricaded Subject
According to policy 3.505.3, who maintains control over the relief and deployment of patrol officers?
The Patrol Lieutenant, incident commander or watch commander.
3.505.3 Barricaded Subject
If the PIO is not present, who will function as or designate a media liaison?
The Patrol Lieutenant, incident commander or watch commander.
3.505.3 Barricaded Subject
Who will the the Patrol Lieutenant, incident commander or watch commander, request to take control of the outer perimeter and any travel routes, thereby reliving patrol personnel?
The Traffic section supervisor
3.505.3 Barricaded Subject
Who notifies Emergency Management coordinator when appropriate?
The Patrol Lieutenant, incident commander or watch commander.
Levels of resistance, “Assaultive” definition
the subject demonstrates the intent to harm the officer, others or themselves.
Levels of resistance, “life threatening” definition
the subject’s actions are likely to result in death or substantial bodily injury to the officer or others.
3.505.3 Barricaded Subject
Patrol Lieutenant, incident commander or watch commander will:
_________ a location for evacuated citizens to gather that is safe and has facilities (e.g., schools or shopping centers).
- Designate
Levels of resistance, examples of obstructive resistance:
a. Standing stationary and not moving upon lawful direction
b. Becoming “dead weight”
c. Holding onto a fixed object (e.g., utility pole or steering wheel) or locking arms with another during a protest
d. Walking or running away
e. Breaking the officer’s grip
Levels of resistance, examples of assaultive resistance:
a. A subject taking a fighting stance, punching, kicking, striking, or attacking with weapons
b. Other actions which present an imminent threat of physical harm
c. A subject fleeing while in control of weapon (e.g., firearm in a waistband)
Levels of resistance, examples of life threatening resistance:
a. The imminent use of a firearm, blunt, or bladed weapon
b. Extreme physical force
3.505.3 Barricaded Subject
Patrol Lieutenant, incident commander or watch commander will:
Assigns who to the Tactical Operations Center (TOC) if necessary?
Patrol supervisor or designee
Levels of control are broad categories of influence and force in escalating stages of intensity.
What are the 3 levels of control?
- Low level force
- Intermediate force
- Deadly force
Low Level Force – a level of control that balances against a subject who is compliant or obstructive and is neither likely nor intended to cause injury.
This level of control includes:
a. Officer presence
b. Verbal communication
c. Empty hand tactics (physical constraint, hand control [escorts], takedowns not likely to cause injury)
d. Handcuffs/Hobbles/DSD specialty restraints (excluding restraint chair as defined in NRS 193.350)
e. Baton (as escort tool)
f. Canine (on leash)
g. Stationary vehicle immobilization technique (pinching)
Intermediate Force – a level of control that balances against a subject who is assaultive and has the potential to cause injury or substantial pain.
This level of control includes:
a. Empty hand tactics (strikes, kicks)
b. DSD specialty restraint devices (including restraint chair)
c. Baton/Impact tools (jabs, strikes)
d. Oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray
e. Electronic control device (ECD)
f. Low lethality shotgun (fired at a distance of seven yards or greater)
g. 40mm specialty impact weapon (fired at a distance of five yards or greater)
h. Canine (with bites)
i. PIT (speeds 40 mph or below)
Deadly Force – a degree of force which balances against a subject whose actions are life- threatening and likely to result in death or substantial bodily injury.
This level of control includes:
a. Baton (striking head, neck, chest, spine, groin, or kidneys)
b. Low lethality shotgun (fired at a distance less than seven yards)
c. 40mm specialty impact weapon (fired at a distance less than five yards)
d. PIT (speeds more than 40 mph)
e. Ramming
f. Firearm use
What are the 4 elements of deadly force?
- Ability
- Opportunity
- Imminent jeopardy
- Preclusion
4 elements of deadly force definitions
Ability
exists when a person has the means or capability to cause substantial bodily injury or death to an officer or others. Ability may include the subject’s size, age, strength, combative skill, level of aggression, and any weapons in their immediate control.
4 elements of deadly force definitions
Opportunity
exists when a person is in a position to effectively resist an officer’s control or to use force or violence upon the officer or others. Examples which may affect opportunity include:
a. Relative distance to the officer or others.
b. Physical barriers between the subject and the officer.
4 elements of deadly force definitions
Imminent jeopardy
based upon the known facts and circumstances, the officer reasonably believes the subject poses an imminent threat to the life of an officer or others, and the officer must act immediately to prevent death or substantial bodily injury
4 elements of deadly force definitions
Preclusion
lesser alternatives have been reasonably considered and exhausted before the use of deadly force, to include disengagement.
8.330
Types of internal investigations? (5)
- Citizen contact/ preliminary inquiry- conducted to determine nature of complaint. Not considered formal investigation.
- Customer dispute- is not an allegation that involves a violation of policy or law.
- EDS investigation- involves harassment or discrimination. Handled by EDS .
- Minor investigation- if found to be true could result in written up less than 40 hour suspension or disciplinary transfer.
- Major allegation- if found to be true could result in 40 hr. suspension, demotion, or termination.
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Internal investigation findings? (6)
- Sustained- misconduct was found to have occurred.
- Not sustained- not enough evidence found to prove or disprove the allegation.
- Unfounded- act found not to have occurred.
- Exonerated- act did occur but was justified, legal, or proper.
- Misconduct not based on complaint- misconduct did occur but was not part of the initial investigation.
- Policy failure- the act did occur and was in compliance with policy; determined misconduct could have been prevented had policy been more clear or complete.
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Complaints of harassment and discrimination within the department can be reported to whom?(3)
- Any supervisor.
- The EDS director.
- The IAB director.
8.200
T or F
An off-duty officer who witnesses an alleged crime committed by another officer are mandated to cooperate with the investigation.
False. It is the off-duty officer’s right to cooperate or not with the investigation.
T or F
An on duty officer who is believed to be a witness to a crime committed by another officer is obliged to cooperate with the investigation.
True.
When a supervisor is notified of an alleged crime by an officer they will?: (3)
- Will ensure that the complainant or PR is interviewed to determine facts and circumstances or alleged crime.
- For reports of suspected criminal misconduct involving department members- immediately notify WC, and Criminal investigations section of IAB.
- For reports of suspected crimes involving law enforcement officer from any other jurisdiction, immediately notify WC, and appropriate investigative unit.
8.220
When an officer committs Domestic battery or DUI their immediate supervisor will? (3)
- Address the employee’s behavior through:
a. Discipline; and/or
b. Counseling, training, or care programs. - Ensures any reduction of discipline due to court-referred treatment retains the designation of initial discipline.
- Coordinate any voluntary follow-up care for the employee through PEAP.
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Every supervisor has the responsibility to prevent acts of harassment and/or discrimination which includes: (6)
- Monitoring work environment daily for signs harassment/discrimination may be occurring.
- Refrain from participating in or encouraging actions that could be perceived as harassment/discrimination (verbal or otherwise).
- Counseling members on prohibited behavior and the procedure for reporting and resolving complaints of harassment/discrimination.
- Stop any observed act that may be considered harassment, and taking appropriate steps to intervene, whether or not involved members are within their line of supervision.
- With the recommendation of EDS, take action to limit work contact between 2 members where there has been a complaint of harassment, pending investigation.
- Report all complaints of harassment and/or discrimination to EDS, whether witnessed or reported, formally or informally. Keeping that info confidential and only discussing with others if advised to do so by EDS and/or office of general counsel.
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How (in what form)are harassment/ discrimination complaints accepted?
In any form- in person, email, mail, or telephone.
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What are the types or discrimination/ harassment complaints. (3)
- Discrimination
- Adverse impact.
- Disparate treatment.
When will officers broadcast the intent to use PIT?
If circumstances permit, otherwise notification will be made after the fact.
When may PIT be used as non- deadly force?
A. PIT may be used to apprehend violators at speeds of 40 mph and below and downs not meet the criteria for PIT as deadly force.
B. PIT May be used to apprehend violators at speeds of 40 mph and below after the tires have been deflated as a result of a tire- deflation device and do not meet the criteria for PIT as deadly force.
What circumstances would warrant the use of PIT as deadly force?
- Continued movement of the pursued vehicle would place others in danger of bodily harm or death; and/ or
- Apparent risk of harm, to other than the occupants of the pursued vehicle, is so great as to outweigh the risk of harm in making the forcible stop; and
- Other means if apprehension have been considered and rejected as impractical (e.g., continue to follow, stop sticks, and/ or call the air unit).
Officers will, in all cases, consider the safety of the public and suspects before executing PIT technique, evaluating what locations and hazards?
- Areas with high concentrations of pedestrians.
- Other vehicle traffic.
- Parked vehicle.
- Telephone/ utility poles.
- Bridges.
- Areas adjacent to paved roads with large elevation change.
PIT (successful uses, attempts, and/ or declared uses) and vehicle ramming are considered what?
Reportable force and must be reported by completing the use of force report and pursuit report in blue team.
What is the definition of foot pursuit?
An incident where an officer chases, on foot, a subject who is attempting to avoid being taken into custody.
What is the definition of apprehension?
The pursuit of subject(s) wherein the intent of the pursuing officer(s) is to take the subject(s) into custody as quickly as possible.
What is the definition of containment?
The isolation of a subject within a confined/ controlled area, large or small, with the intent of preventing the subjects escape.
What officer safety concerns should be considered for a foot pursuit?
- The potential for violence to officer(s) 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.
- Radio contact is lost with dispatch or backup officers.
- The officer loses possession of his/ her firearm, radio, or other essential equipment.
- The subject enters a building, structure, confined space, or otherwise isolated area.
- The officer becomes aware of unanticipated circumstances that increase the risk to officers or the public (I.e. baiting to ambush)
- An officer pursuing multiple subjects does not reasonably believe he/ she would be able to control the subjects should a confrontation occur.
- Two or more officers involved in the pursuit become separated, lose visual contact with one another, or obstacles separate them to the degree they commit immediately assist each other.
- The need to secure department vehicles left unlocked or running.
Officers initiating a foot pursuit should broadcast what information?
- 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.
A supervisor will respond to a foot pursuit when what occurs?
- Injury to an officer, citizen, or suspect.
- An entry into a residence or similar structure, regardless if it is occupied or not.
- Any reportable force; or
- Any other unusual occurrence that warrants supervisory oversight.
Upon being notified or becoming aware a foot pursuit is in progress, dispatch will do what?
- Initiate a code red on channel.
- Request and dispatch air support and K9 whenever possible.
- Notify the field supervisor.
- Contact and coordinate additional resources as directed by the field supervisor.
4.102 Definition:
Arrest
A show of authority by an officer, in words or actions or both, which would cause a reasonable person to think that they were being deprived of their liberty more than temporarily (i.e., more than an investigative detention), and involves either;
- Submission by the subject to the officer’s show of authority, or
- An actual physical touching which places the subject under the control of the officer.
4.102 Definition:
Probable cause
Exists when the facts and circumstances known to the officer would warrant a prudent person in believing a crime had been committed and that the accused had committed it.
4.102 An officer MAY make an arrest without a warrant for: (6)
- All crimes which have been committed in the officer’s presence.
- Felonies and GMs not committed in the officer’s presence when the officer has PC that the crime was committed, and the specific person committed it.
- Any person who a police officer has PC to believe is about to commit a FELONY crime.
- Juvenile misdemeanors NOT committed in the officer’s presence.
- Traffic offenses delineated in NRS 484, other than DUI.
- Battery between siblings, cousins, and current roommates.
4.102 An officer WILL make an arrest without a warrant when PC exists s for the following:
- All felony and misdemeanor battery consisting of DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
- Traffic offenses which are classified as:
A. DUI
B. Felony hit and run.
C. Homicide by vehicle. - Protective order violations.
4.102 Battery Between Siblings, Cousins, or Current Roommates.
An officer has discretion to arrest, cite, or give an advisement when there is PC to believe a battery has been committed within the preceding 24 hours. Officers will consider the following:
- The severity of the offense.
- Whether it’s the first time officers have responded to the location and or interacted with the involved parties, and or if a party has a prior offense of a similar nature.
- One or both of the parties is in a violent or agitated state, and officer have reasonable concern that by not removing at least one party from the incident, violence may escalate.
- One or both of the involved parties wants to press charges and completes a citizen’s arrest.
4.102 If the arrested person requests that all or part of their personal property be released to a third party and the officer can safely accommodate the arrestee:
- ALL property will be documented on a Property Report and the report will be completed and signed by the third party as directed.
- The officer will request the presence of a supervisor for cash being released valuing over $100 or for non-cash property valuing over $250.
A. The supervisor WILL sign the Property Report PRIOR to the arrestee being transported to the correctional facility.
4.104.2 DV definitions: Acts Constituting DV
Considered abusive behavior or coercion used to gain or maintain power and control over another where there is a certain relationship as defined by law.
4.104.2 DV definitions: Assault
Unlawfully attempting to use physical force against another person or intentionally placing another person in reasonable apprehension of immediate bodily harm.
4.104.2 DV definitions: Battery
ANY willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another.
4.104.2 DV definitions: Coercion
The intent to compel another to do or abstain from doin an act which the other Person has a right to do or abstain from doing.
4.104.2 DV definitions: Dating Relationship
Frequent, intimate associations primarily characterized by the expectation of affection Al or sexual involvement. The term does not include a casual relationship or an ordinary association.
4.104.2 DV definitions: Mutual Arrest
Occurs when there is PC that a separate, distinct battery has been committed by each party against the other and warrants the arrest of both parties.
4.104.2 DV definitions: Felony Domestic Violence.
DV involving strangulation, deadly weapons, or substantial bodily harm to the alleged victim, AWDW, felony coercion, Batt DV with prior act of Felony DV, or third DV offense as defined by NRS 200.485.
4.104.2 DV definitions: Sexual Assault
When a person subjects another person to sexual penetration or forces another person to make a sexual penetration on himself or herself or another, or on a beast, against the will of the victim or under conditions in which the perpetrator knows or should know that the victim is mentally or physically incapable of resisting or understanding the nature of his or her conduct.
4.104.2 DV definitions: Siblings
Siblings, related by blood or marriage, include half-siblings, siblings-in-law, and step siblings.
104.3 Acts Constituting Domestic Violence.(7)
- Battery
- Assault
- Coercion
- Sexual Assault
- Knowing, purposeful, or reckless course of conduct intended to harass the other person. Such conduct may include, but is not limited to:
A. Stalking
B. Arson
C. Trespassing
D. Larceny
E. Destruction of private property
F. Carrying a concealed weapon without a permit
G. Injuring or killing an animal
H. Burglary
I. Invasion of the home. - False imprisonment
- Pandering
4.104.5 DV- Officers SHALL immediately contact their supervisor in cases when: (5)
- Felony DV has occurred
- A law enforcement employee of any agency is involved as a suspect or victim
- Parties involved are believed to be a pimp and prostitute
- A suspect under arrest has a previous conviction for DV and is in possession of a F/A and/ or ammunition
- A mutual arrest is considered
4.104.5 Are officers permitted to question children present at a DV?
Yes. Ask open-ended questions such as, “what happened? What did you see/ hear/ feel? Are you ok?”
4.104.5 When a suspect is being arrested and there is confirmation that the suspect has a previous conviction for domestic violence and is in possession of a firearm and/ or ammunition:
The officer will interview the suspect/ witness to determine whether the relationship in the suspect’s prior conviction meets the federal definition in 18 USC 921(a)(33) to make an arrest.
If there is no PC for the additional charge of a prohibited person in possession of a firearm arm under the federal definition, the firearm MAY be impounded for safekeeping.
4.104.5 In a DV investigation, may an officer impound firearms for safekeeping if the officer has an articulable reason that a danger exists and the involved party has control over those firearms?
Yes. If the involved party agrees or gives consent.
4.104.5 In a DV investigation. A SafeNest advocate will be requested as early as possible via radio for ALL felony DV investigations, misdemeanor DV where there is PC for arrest, an arrest has been made on scene, or significant repeated calls for service.
Can a SafeNest advocate be utilized for investigative purposes and/ or listed as a witness?
No. Statements to SafeNest are confidential and not intended for law enforcement without the consent of the victim.
4.104.5 In a DV investigation, the supervisor WILL: (5)
- In cases of mutual arrest, ENSURE that every attempt has been made to try and determine a primary aggressor and PC exists for both arrests prior to giving approval for any mutual arrest.
- In cases meeting FJC call out criteria, immediately notify FJC detectives.
- If parties involved are believed to be pimp and prostitute, immediately notify the Vice section.
- In cases when a law enforcement employee of any agency is involved as a suspect or a victim of DV, immediately notify the Watch Commander ( if unavailable, contact the Criminal Investigations section supervisor) and the area lieutenant to respond.
- Review all reports for accuracy and consistency, including jurisdiction, elements of the crime, and PC.
4.104.6 DV Station Reports
Area command or records personnel will notify dispatch for an officer to respond to complete the preliminary investigation and reports if:
A reported Battery DV occurred within the previous 24 hours or a felonious act of DV is reported at any time.
4.104.6 DV Station Reports
If a report of Battery DV occurred outside the previous 24 hours, area command/ records personnel will:
Interview victims, make appropriate notifications and complete the Battery DV report themselves.
4.108 Transporting prisoners: Prisoner searches
Officers WILL carefully and thoroughly search prisoners, including removal and search of any footwear while handcuffed, and take possession of any weapons and evidence PRIOR to placing prisoners in vehicles for transport.
4.108 Transporting Prisoners in Vehicles w/out Prisoner Screens.
- A police officer in a sedan w/ out a prisoner screen, transporting an individual prisoner will place the prisoner in the front o passenger seat.
- In a two-officer unit, the prisoner will be placed in the rear seat behind the passenger’s position and the second officer behind the driver.
- A second prisoner can be placed in the front seat.
- Individual officers will not transport more than one prisoner, nor a two officer unit more than two prisoners w/ out supervisory approval.
4.108 Transporting Prisoners in Vehicles with Prisoner Screens.
In a standard one or two-officer patrol sedan equipped with a prisoner screen,
- Up to two prisoners of the same or opposite sex may be transported in the rear seat.
- In a two-officer unit, the second officer in the front passenger seat WILL periodically monitor prisoners.
- No more than two prisoners will be transported w/ out supervisory approval.
4.108 Transporting Prisoners, Transport w/out delay.
- Officers will transport prisoners to the appropriate facility w/out delay and will NOT accompany them to their homes, eating establishments, restroom facilities, etc., where sight and control of the prisoner could be compromised.
- Prisoners will be denied public contact with others, and may not smoke, eat, or drink while being transported.
- Officers will not be diverted to any other law enforcement activities while transporting unless the risk to third parties is both clear and grave, the risk to the prisoner is minimal, and supervisory approval is given.
- Under no circumstances will a person under arrest be held in a transport vehicle longer than 2 hours before being transported.
4.108 Transporting Prisoners. Escape of Prisoners.
- Transporting officer will notify dispatch and attempt to recapture the prisoner.
- The officer may request additional units to establish a perimeter, taking consideration to the original charge and level of threat to citizens in the area.
- Should the escape occur in another jurisdiction, the officer will notify dispatch and the agency in whose jurisdiction the escape occurred.
- An Officer’s Report will be completed detailing the events of the escape.
4.108 Transporting Prisoners.
When will vehicles be searched to ensure no contraband, weapons, or other such items are present.
At the start of shift, immediately prior to and after transporting prisoners.
4.108 Transporting Prisoners
Handicapped, Sick, Mentally Ill, or Injured Prisoners
Whenever possible, handicapped, sick, injured, or mentally I’ll prisoners will be transported in the same manner as other prisoners. In emergency situations, ambulance services may be required.
4.108 Transporting Prisoners
Can a prisoner be placed in a department vehicle without first being handcuffed?
No, except under extraordinary situations approved by a supervisor.
4.116 Driving/ Vehicle Procedures
Policy
The LVMPD must lead by example. Our driving expertise and our attitude toward road safety must be exemplary. We have the obligation to our community and to ourselves to ensure that we think and act with safety in mind while promoting a professional image. Emergency vehicles DO NOT have the absolute right of way and department members will operate police vehicles reasonably and always with due regard for the rights and safety of others at all times and regardless of circumstances.
4.116 Driving/ Vehicle Procedures
Emergency Response Driving
The operation of a motor vehicle to respond to an emergency call for police service or to a location requiring immediate police presence or service.
Emergency lights and siren are activated, Code 3, up to 20 mph over posted speed limit, except for pursuits.
4.116 Driving/ Vehicle Procedures
NRS 484.261, subsection 4/484B.700:
The provisions of this section do not relieve the driver from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons and do not protect the driver from consequences of reckless disregard for the safety of others.
4.116 Driving/ Vehicle Procedures
Emergency Response Driving - Seatbelts.
All employees, citizens or arrestees occupying department vehicles will comply with NRS 484.461/ 484D.495 and wear seatbelts while the vehicle is in motion. The only exception to this rule is when the vehicle is traveling less than ______ miles per hour and the driver or passenger is expecting to exit the vehicle and take immediate police action once the vehicle has stopped.
15.
4.116 Driving/ Vehicle Procedures
Emergency Response Driving- Parking vehicles.
Drivers shall park their vehicles in a practical manner and attempt to avoid parking where __________ may be required. All vehicles will be turned off and ________ when unoccupied.
Backing out, locked.
4.116 Driving/ Vehicle Procedures
Emergency Response Driving.
If entering an intersection with right of way, officers will ______ and ensure that the intersection is clear before proceeding.
Slow.
4.116.2 Driving/ Vehicle Procedures-Drivers Training
EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operations Course Is mandatory as follows:
- Recruits - Academy EVOC
- PO’s - EVOC in each of the first three years of service
- PO’s with more than three years of service - Annual web-based EVOC and, for uniformed first-responding officers, biennial EVOC recertification
- FTO’s with more than three years of service/ Sergeants/ Lieutenants– Annual web-based Supervisor EVOC and biennial EVOC recertification(non-uninformed sergeants and lieutenants are exempt from the biennial recertification)
- CO’s Civilian Employees, PSR’s, Cadets- Initial certification.
4.116.2 Driving/ Vehicle Procedures-Drivers Training
Each sergeant will conduct an initial check ride and document the outcome of the check ride on all newly assigned officers who will be operating department vehicles within the ________ week of assignment.
First.
4.116.4 Driving/ Vehicle Procedures-Drivers Training
Failure to Attend or Certify During EVOC.
- Commissioned employees who fail to participate or certify in mandatory EVOC will be assigned duties that do not require the operation of an agency vehicle until they are properly certified.
- The EVOC section will immediately notify, in writing, the officer’s chain of command that the employee has either failed to attend or certify.
- A statement of complaint will be filed against an officer if scheduled EVOC is missed twice without proper notification.
4.116.3 Driving/ Vehicle Procedures-Department Vehicle Collisions and Collision Board.
Definitions- Collision
Any occurrence in which a driver of a vehicle COLLIDES with another vehicle, pedestrian, animal, bicycle, road debris, or another stationary object such as a tree, pole, or building, which results in BODILY INJURY, DEATH, DEATH of ANY PERSON, or results in the total damage to any vehicle or item of property to an apparent extent of $750 or more.
4.116.3 Driving/ Vehicle Procedures-Department Vehicle Collisions and Collision Board.
Definitions- Incident
Any occurrence in which a driver of a vehicle COLLIDES with another vehicle, pedestrian, animal, bicycle, road debris, or another stationary object such as a tree, pole, or building which does NOT result in bodily injury, complaint of bodily injury, death of any person, or results in the total damage to any vehicle or item of property to an apparent extent of LESS than $750.
4.116.4 Driving/ Vehicle Procedures-Department Vehicle Collisions and Collision Board.
Definitions- Excusable
A finding that a member involved in a collision may be preventable, BUT that the collision was unavoidable or excusable, considering all of the circumstances.