Pursuit Flashcards
What circumstances is the decision to pursue made under?
Difficult, unpredictable, and rapidly changing circumstances
Bubble Tatic
Non-code utilized when attempting to contain a suspect in mobile vehicle
Caravanning
Units not involved in pursuit traveling on same road while not obeying
ALL traffic laws
Is caravanning permitted?
No
Why does LVMPD engage in pursuits?
To arrest offenders when necessary and protest citizens and their rights
When can Officers engage in a pursuit?
- Violent felonies
- If suspect presents a clear and immediate danger to the public
What must a Sgt. do when an Officer engages in a pursuit?
Verbally approve pursuit over the radio and monitor
What will Officers and Sgt. consider when engaging in a pursuit?
- Immediate apprehension of suspect outweighs danger to pursuit
- Is suspect known
- Speed
- Traffic (road conditions)
- Environmental (residential/rural)
- Weather
- Time of day (visibility)
- Alternatives (air unit/bubble tactic/PIT/unmarked surveillance)
How many units are allowed in pursuit without supervisor approval?
3
Who must complete a Blue Team during pursuit?
Anyone who at any time had primary in pursuit has to complete their OWN Blue Team
Can supervisors join a pursuit?
Yes, but will relinquish their position when another Officer joins
What is the primary goal of the decisions made by officer and supervisors during pursuit?
Assure safety of innocent citizens, officers, and when possible suspects
What will Officer do when supervisor orders the discontinuation of pursuit?
- Immediately cease emergency operations, reduce speed, and discontinue visual
- Broadcast via radio officer has discontinued and lost visual
What are the 3 things an Officer who is engaged in a pursuit and gets into an accident can continue with pursuit?
- No unit is available to assume pursuit or respond to unit
- Damage is minor and vehicle is operational without danger
- No apparent injuries
True/False: An officer does not have to notify communications when primary in pursuit
False
What 5 things will officers Bubbling do?
- Attempt to contain not apprehend
- Monitor suspect vehicle via radio
- Obey ALL traffic laws and NOT activate lights/siren
- Avoid engaging in pursuit without approval from supervisor
- Avoid termination point unless requested
What will calm and concise radio traffic do for a supervisor in pursuit?
Supervisor has ability to effectively assess, evaluate risk factors, and exercise command and control
If vehicle goes into different area command will units change radio channels?
No, pursuit stay on originating area command
What will occur when a pursuit is discontinued?
- Units will clear and go back to normal operations
- Neighboring area commands have been advised
- Area Lt. or WC is notified discontinued due to danger presented to community
What will primary unit broadcast when initiating/during a pursuit?
- Offense
- Location, speed, direction of travel of suspect
- Description of vehicle/plate if possible and number of occupants
- Broadcast progress unit air unit takes over
- Broadcast if PIT is going to be used (if possible)
- Termination point
- Communicate/Coordinate if suspect flees on foot
What will Supervisor do when a pursuit is activated?
- Acknowledge via radio
- continuously evaluate need for more officers
- Determine need to transition to bubble tactic based on availability of air unit and unmarked vehicles
- Consider PIT or stop sticks
- Discontinue pursuit when apprehension is outweighed by danger caused by pursuit
- Discourage overconvergence at termination point
- Respond to termination point and manage scene
- Manage and coordinate with unit if suspect flees on foot
When will pursuits be allowed to leave Clark County?
With approval of WC or area Lt.
What considerations will be made when a pursuit leaves Clark County?
- Length of pursuit
- Is assistance needed by another agency
- Can communication be maintained
What role will units from a different jurisdiction play in a pursuit initiated by LVMPD?
All forms of assistance except JOINING pursuit
When are officers allowed to join a pursuit initiated by an outside agency
ONLY with supervisor approval and in compliance with LVMPD policy
How many feet does the stop sticks have?
80 feet
If stop sticks are deployed what must the officer provide?
- Name, P#, call sign
- Location
- Barrier used
- Successful or unsuccessful and why
- Did any other vehicle hit stop sticks
When will officer NOT deploy stop sticks?
- Transporting prisoner or non-police personnel
- Suspect using vehicle as weapon towards officers
- Bridges, curves, construction
- On any 2 or 3 wheeled vehicles, ATV’s, truck transporting hazardous materials UNLESS deadly force is justified
When is PIT non-deadly force?
Speeds lower than 40 mph including tire deflation
When is PIT deadly force?
- Speed over 40 mph
- Motorcycles
- High center gravity vehicles (van, SUV, jeep)
What should be considered prior to using PIT?
- Pedestrian and vehicle traffic
- Parked vehicles
- Utility poles
- Bridges
- Elevation change
When will supervisor notify CIRT after pursuit?
- Use of force with vehicle results in death or critical injury
- Involves multiple jurisdictions/area commands/more than 5 officers
- Significant damage
- PIT used on high center gravity vehicle
When will supervisor notify FIT after pursuit?
- Use of force with vehicle results in death or critical injury
- PIT used on high center gravity vehicle
What will supervisor document in Blue Team reference a pursuit?
- Was pursuit justified and according to policy
- When air unit arrived and how they assisted or were unable to assist
- Were stop sticks used
