Pursuit/ Emergency Driving

Question 1

What justifies a vehicle pursuit

Answer 1

When immediate apprehension outweighs the level of danger to the community created by the pursuit.

Question 2

Caravanning

Answer 2

A continuous line of three or more police vehicles engaged in a pursuit, which is prohibited.

Question 3

Following

Answer 3

Trailing a pursuit at a safe speed and distance with the intention of assisting at the point of arrest.

Question 4

How many MVPD officers may be directly involved in a pursuit

Answer 4

Only the primary Officer involved and one secondary unit.

Question 5

Considerations when initiating, continuing or terminating a pursuit

Answer 5

▪Seriousness of crime ▪Relationship to community safety▪safety to officers▪time of day▪volume of vehicle and pedestrian traffic▪location ▪weather▪road conditions ▪familiarity with area▪speeds involved▪radio communication ▪capability of Police vehicle▪if identity of violator is known

Question 6

Priority 1 response

Answer 6

Felony in progress (except automatic alarms) injury accident, medical emergency, officers call for help. May respond with lights and siren as quickly as is safely possible within statutory requirements.

Question 7

Priority 2 response

Answer 7

Misdemeanor in progress, automatic alarms. May respond with lights and siren when necessary, but will not exceed safe speeds nor proceed through regulated stop without first coming to a complete halt.

Question 8

Priority 3 response

Answer 8

A call for service not listed in priority 1 or 2. Will respond without lights or siren and in compliance with all traffic regulations.