The chasing of the cars Flashcards
During a vehicle pursuit, the area lieutenant (or WC) will:
Monitor the pursuit and is responsible for ensuring that the pursuit is conducted according to department policies and procedures.
Allow the area field supervisor to remain in control of the pursuit, and limit radio traffic that may cause confusion regarding supervision of the pursuit. The lieutenant should refrain from radio communication unless they are going to countermand the supervisor in control of the pursuit.
Order discontinuance of the pursuit when the dangers of the pursuit outweigh the need to apprehend the suspect.
Respond to the termination point of the pursuit, and ensure the appropriate notifications are made.
When a pursuit leaves Clark County, supervisors will re-evaluate considering 4 factors: (HACA)
How long pursuit has lasted
whether Assistance is needed from another agency
whether Communication can be maintained
All factors in policy as to whether the pursuit can be safely conducted and within compliance with law and policy.
Does the 20mph above the speed limit rule apply to pursuit driving?
Not yet
Vehicles not equipped with siren and authorized emergency lights (WILL or WILL NOT) be permitted to take part in a pursuit.
Will NOT
If supervisor is involved in a pursuit, what should they do as soon as they can?
Relinquish all positions to standard marked patrol units.
When can an officer continue pursuing after being involved in a collision?
- No unit is available to assume the pursuit or respond to the unit involved.
- Damage to the unit is minor, and it can still be operated without danger.
- There are no apparent injuries as a result of the accident.
When can Code 3 caravanning or paralleling of units take place?
When authorized by a supervisor.
Considerations when allowing pursuits to continue:
- Whether the need for immediate apprehension of the suspect(s) outweighs the dangers created by the pursuit itself.
- Whether the suspect is known to officers and/or can be apprehended at a later time.
- Vehicular and pedestrian traffic and road conditions.
- Nature of the area of the pursuit: residential, commercial, or rural.
- Weather conditions, time of day, and visibility which creates an unreasonable risk of injury to the public or the pursuing officers.
- Alternatives to pursuit, including the availability of the air unit, the use of the precision intervention technique (PIT), stop sticks, or arrest at a later time.
Post-pursuit Lieutenant responsibilities (BT):
Review the Pursuit Report, pursuit audio, CAD printout, and any other evidence to determine if pursuit procedures were followed.
Attach the pursuit audio, CAD printout, and any other applicable evidence to the Blue Team Pursuit Report.
Ensure the Blue Team Pursuit Report accurately documents if the pursuit was justified and within policy before submitting to the bureau/area commander.
Ensure any necessary corrective actions are initiated and documented in the Blue Team follow-up.
Forward the report to the bureau/area commander for review.
Bubble tactic
A non-code tactic that is utilized when attempting to contain a suspect in a vehicle.
If “bubbling” officers observe the suspect in a vehicle pursuit, can they engage the suspect?
Not without supervisor approval
Discontinuance of pursuit:
The complete cessation of a pursuit by the decision of pursuing officers or supervisors - to include the discontinuance of visual contact of the pursued vehicle via turning at the first reasonable turn off of the primary street - and the return to routine operations.
Paralleling:
Additional police units, approved by a supervisor, travelling on adjacent streets using emergency equipment to keep pace with a pursuit.
Code 3 caravanning or paralleling of units or other attempts to join the pursuit without authorization from a supervisor is __________.
prohibited
Termination of pursuit:
The finality of a vehicular pursuit due to either suspect apprehension, the crashing of the suspect’s vehicle or suspect lost/evaded pursuing unit(s), and the return to routine operation.