Pursuit Vehicle Operation SOG 304.2 (SGT/2015)

Question 1

Emergency Vehicle Definition

Answer 1

siren and red or blue lights seen 500 feet in front of

Question 2

Vehicle Pursuit

Answer 2

actively attempting to elude

Question 3

Violent Felony:

Answer 3

potential for serious bodily injury or death to victim was demonstrated by suspect.

• initiate pursuit if violent felony or DWI presenting an imminent danger
• immediate danger created to public is LESS THAN the potential danger to public should suspect remain at large

Question 4

Conditions to consider when contemplating pursuing:

Answer 4

• lack of backup
• known suspects
• juveniles in pursued vehicle
• loss of reliable radio communications
• non-sworn personnel present
• adverse weather and road conditions
• heavy vehicle/pedestrian traffic
• unfamiliar with area
• suspect ignores solid red lights, or takes other steps to totally disregard safety of public would be grounds for termination
• SHALL NOT pursue suspects on wrong way on interstate, controlled highways, or divided roadways
• no more than 2 vehicles will become involved. Shadowing is prohibited.
• use of a tire deflating device (and roadblocks) must be authorized and cancelled by supervisor
• roadblocks clearly visible. Roadway SHALL NOT be completely blocked unless deadly force

Question 5

-Primary Unit will call out:

Answer 5

• location, speed, direction of travel
• info on suspect vehicle/occupants
• reason for pusuit
• notify dispatch if leaving city limits

Question 6

Field Supervisor Responsibilities During Pursuit:

Answer 6

• notify field commander
• insure radio channel is secured
• insure only required units involved
• verify only marked units are in pursuit
• SHALL proceed to termination point
• MUST authorize pursuit that leaves city limits
• approve or deny assistance to other agency’s pursuits
• can approve tire deflation even if pursuit does not meet our guidelines

Question 7

-If continues outside of Springfield & suspect arrested

Answer 7

• warrant or citation = return to Springfield
• PC = take suspect to judge in county in which arrest is made
• it is ok to release suspect into other agency’s custody

Question 8

Pursuit Report

Answer 8

• reason for pursuit
• weather conditions
• route taken, speeds, all traffic violations
• suspect vehicle description
• ID of all occupants of suspect vehicle
• final disposition of pursuit and charges
• any officer participating in pursuit WILL complete supplemental report
• routine pursuit reports kept for 3 years, injury or death pursuits kept 5 years