Response Code Procedures Flashcards
Who dictates response code and based on what?
ECC will direct the response code. Situations may occur requiring the patrol to make the proper response decision. That decision is based on:
Time of day.
Traffic volume.
Potential hazards.
Liability to Patrolman and the public.
Compliance with directives herein.
What is pursuit driving?
When Security Forces operate a vehicle with lights and sirens in pursuit of an individual that may pose a danger to the public.
Operate vehicles with extreme caution during emergency driving situations to protect lives and ensure the safety of themselves and civilians. Pursuit driving is inherently dangerous and should be avoided except in extreme situations.
When is a high speed justified?
A high speed is justified when serious offenses include, but are not limited to:
Homicide.
Aggravated Assault.
Armed Robbery.
Kidnapping.
Theft of material considered extremely dangerous to others, e.g. nuclear, biological, or chemical munitions or components.
Who’s decision is it to pursue?
The decision to pursue rests with Patrolman; however, the on duty Flight Sergeant will decide whether the pursuit will continue.
What are the considerations for a pursuit?
1.) The most important consideration to weigh is the need to immediately take the suspect into custody against the danger created by the pursuit.
2.) Other considerations are unreasonable hazard to life and property, road conditions, weather, vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
4.) Has the suspect and vehicle been identified sufficiently for pending investigation.
What vehicles can initiate a pursuit and what information do you provide to BDOC?
Only SF vehicles equipped with emergency lights and sirens will be used. Patrols will use lights and sirens when in pursuit.
Notify ECC and provide the following:
Speed.
Traffic conditions.
Weather conditions.
Direction of travel.
Nature of offense.
Vehicle and suspect description.
Explain Custody
Custody is the restraint of free movement.
An apprehension or detention occurs when SF clearly notifies a suspect they are under apprehension (or what is known outside the DoD as arrest)/detention. This notice should be given orally or in writing, but it may be implied by the circumstances. Once in custody, the apprehending or detaining officer must control the movements of the offender. SF will protect the health and welfare of all apprehended suspects.
Who may authorize an off base pursuit?
Flight chief or higher authority
During a vehicle pursuit, if the violator should abandon his/her vehicle and flee on foot, what actions will the patrolman take?
Remove the patrol vehicle ignition keys, quickly check the violator’s vehicle for occupants, and give location, description of the car and its occupants, as well as the suspect’s direction of travel to the ECC.
