Road Policing Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 areas Safe Systems is focussing on?
A
Safe roads, safe speeds, safe vehicles, safe road use.
2
Q
What are the five high concern areas where performance on the roads needs strengthening
A
Improve safety if young drivers Reduce alcohol and drug impaired drivers Achieve safer roads and roadsides Achieve safer speeds Increase the safety of motorcyclists
3
Q
What are the 6 medium concerns for safer journeys?
A
Improve the safety of the light vehicle fleet Achieve safer walking and cycling Improve safety of heavy vehicles Address distractions Reduce the impact of high risk drivers
4
Q
What is the role of the pursuit controller?
A
To supervise and coordinate the overall response
Select and implement appropriate tactical options
5
Q
What is the responsibility of a pursuit controller after a pursuit
A
To ensure the comms section of the pursuit notification form is completed asap after the conclusion of the pursuit
To arrange a debrief with the dispatcher if required.
6
Q
What is the long term goal of safer journeys?
A
A safe road system increasingly free of death and serious injury
