Pursuit 70.6

Question 1

Policy..

Answer 1

70.6

Question 2

Acknowledge the call….

Answer 2

….and advise dispatch I am responding and will be assuming supervisor responsibilities:

• Ensure Code 33
• Request Air / K9
• Allied Agencies / Advise adjoining areas / Proper Radio Channel

Question 3

While enroute….

Answer 3

As I am in route I will take active roll and use sound professional judgement as the pursuit continues.

Question 4

Evaluate Risk vs Reward to protect the public…

Answer 4

• Want, Speed, location, conditions (weather, peds, traffic, etc), description, # of occupants, threat of force, ID
• As a Sgt. I will cancel the pursuit if necessary
• Ensure all units shall discontinue if requested and have acknowledged the order
• If allied won’t drop out we will drop out
• Safety to the officers / public / suspects
• Officers familiarity of location

Question 5

Ensure pursuit is within policy:

Answer 5

• # of units
• P/V type (overheads)
• Units stay on their beat
• No allied units involved.
• No trailing

Question 6

Forcible Intervention:

Answer 6

• PIT (Ramming)
• Spike strip (safe location)
• Channeling
• Road Block
• Boxing in
• Lethal Force

Question 7

Proceed to termination point..

Answer 7

I will proceed to the termination point and assume Incident Command and establish ICS if necessary.
EMS – if needed
Arrest procedures followed.

Ensure traffic is handled in a manner that meets the needs of the incident and creates the minimum disruption to normal traffic. (CMS Signs, SIG Alert, Caltrans or County roads for hard closure). At the end of the incident I will make sure the scene is restored and traffic is flowing.

Question 8

Follow Up:

Answer 8

Offer EAP/Peer Support
Positive 100 form comments, recognize in front of others.

Progressive Discipline if procedures not followed.

Debrief with involved officers/dispatchers
Gather information for CHP 187 PRS / 10 calendar days to division (Notify chain of command)
Review MVARS / Body Cameras

Vehicle inspections

Question 9

Documentation:

Answer 9

CHP 216, 202, 555, 180,
CHP 268, Ricks management potential civil litigation
CHP 208 collision prevention,
STD 270 vehicle accident report.
CHP 275 Ricks Management use of force
CHP 287 claims of less than $1000
121 Series, 600 series Sgts. Log, Comm-Net

Question 10

Training:

Answer 10

• Below 100
• SROVT
• Training Days, Briefings
• Comm-nets
• Ride alongs
• CHP 228 Pursuit Attestation in personnel file
• Quarterly policy review
• Driver Awareness Training
• Area SOP for local pursuit training guide
• MOU with allied agencies