Policy 6/012.00 Code 3 Driving (excluding Pursuit Driving) Flashcards
What is Code 3 driving?
Code 3 driving is a police tactic used in responding to an emergency.
Good judgment, communication and
coordination are important elements of a Code 3 response that ensure officers are maximizing safety while minimizing risks.
CODES FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Waht is Code 1:
Normal response - Must obey all traffic laws and rules.
CODES FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE
What is Code 2:
Non-Emergency - Lights only
CODES FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Code 2 may be used:
a. To stop violators (consideration shall be given for immediate activation of emergency lights);
b. Upon arriving in area where use of siren may signal suspects;
c. To signal other motorists of traffic hazards when an officer is moving at slow speed in traffic (i.e., pushing a stalled vehicle, moving at slow speed as a crime prevention tool, making unusual movement on the roadway). Officers must drive at the speed limit or below;
d. When approved by a sergeant (or higher) during an authorized motorcade;
e. Officers responding to non-emergency calls will not use emergency lights and/or siren for the sole purpose of crossing intersections.
CODES FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Officers responding to non-emergency calls WILL/WILL NOT? use emergency lights and/or siren for the sole purpose of crossing intersections.
Officers responding to non-emergency calls WILL NOT use emergency lights and/or siren for the sole purpose of crossing intersections.
CODES FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE
What is Code 3:
Emergency lights and siren,
Emergency response driving, will not exceed posted speed limit by more than 20 mph.
In regards to pursuit driving, the 20 mph over posted speed limit maximum rule is removed (see Section 3).
CODES FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Code 3 Emergency response driving, will not exceed: .
Posted speed limit by more than 20 mph.
CODES FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE
TRUE or FALSE: In regards to pursuit driving, the 20 mph over posted speed limit maximum rule is removed (see Section 3).
In regards to pursuit driving, the 20 mph over posted speed limit maximum rule is removed (see Section 3).
Code 3 Response - Officers may respond Code 3 when:
A. Imminent danger to citizens and the officer arrival might save lives;
B. Another officer requires assistance to control a volatile situation;
C. Reliable information exists of a felony in progress;
D. Pursuits
Code 3 Response:
Only commissioned personnel are authorized to use Code 3. Typing of messages and use of a cell phone are prohibited during Code 3 response.
Is Code 3 driving permitted in vehicles not equipped with emergency lights and siren?
NO: Code 3 driving is prohibited in vehicles that are not equipped with emergency lights and siren.
Procedure for Code 3 driving:
Patrol Officer(s) shall:
Determine the need for Code 3 response;
Procedure for Code 3 driving:
Primary Officer (or first officer to initiate Code 3 response) shall:
A. Notify Communications via radio of Code 3 status;
C. Activate, and continuously utilize, emergency lights and siren;
D. Proceed in a safe manner
Procedure for Code 3 driving:
First and Second Arriving Units shall:
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
Procedure for Code 3 driving:
Prior to proceeding Code 3, Additional Units shall:
Utilize the MDT to advise of Code 3 response and, subsequently, arrival status. Do not break Code Red on a radio channel;
Procedure for Code 3 driving:
Field Supervisors shall:
Monitor respective radio channels to ensure strict adherence to this policy, and will cancel or direct Code 3 responses, as warranted.
