TRF-04 Pursuits Flashcards
Why does a patrol supervisor need to respond to certain scenes or incidents?
When an incident may require a command element.
Whenever I observe a disabled motor vehicle, should I stop?
Yes, unless a call or assignment prohibits me from doing so.
Should I remain with a disabled vehicle?
Depending upon time of day, weather conditions, location of the vehicle or other variables, I should stay with the disabled vehicle.
Stranded motorist may remain in department vehicle for safety and warmth and members may transport operators or occupants to another location for their safety, where arrangements can be made for further assistance
What qualifies a motor vehicle pursuit?
Is justified, when the necessity of the apprehension of the suspect outweighs the risk created by the pursuit.
You shall not pursue a fleeing vehicle into another state UNLESS:
The reason for the stop is for a felony, AND you are authorized by the Troop duty officer to continue into another state.
If a violator fails to stop when signal to do so, and operates in such a manner as to avoid capture, members, must first recognize the potential risk to public safety before initiating a pursuit consideration, should be given to tactics that reduce the opportunity for a suspect to evade apprehension
If the degree of danger to the public, the pursuit member and/or suspects is greater than the need for immediate apprehension a pursuit should not be initiated, or if in progress should be terminated
Members shall immediately terminate a pursuit, when
When a pursuit for a civil infraction, misdemeanor or nonviolent felony, enters a densely populated area
Communications with the Troop duty officer cannot be established or lapse
When the Initiating member or Troop duty officer determine based on the totality of the circumstances or risk of continuing. The pursuit are outweighed by the risk to public safety.
When order to do so by the Troop duty officer, or any department member, holding the rank of CAPTAIN or above
How many state police vehicles should engage in an active pursuit?
3, however, the Troop Duty
officer may permit additional state police members to assist, if extenuating circumstances require additional assistance
If you are in close proximity, but not directly engaged in a pursuit, what should you do?
Notify immediately the Troop duty officer
Pursuit responsibilities of the Troop duty officer
Utilize air wing if available
K9 if available
Members with tire, deflation devices to respond to the general area and deploy when applicable
Regardless of the rank of the pursuit member, the troop duty officer shall remain in command and control of the pursuit for the entire duration
The troop duty officer of jurisdiction shall assume command and control. Once the pursuit, enters their troop, personally broadcast they have command and control of the pursuit.
Only the originating Troop ‘s Troop duty officer shall complete the pursuit evaluation
A crash in the adjoining Troop shall be booked by that troops patrol supervisor not the originating troops patrol supervisor .
IF a law enforcement agency notifies the state police they are in pursuit what should I do?
Ask them if they are making a request for assistance or;
A courtesy notification with NO participation requested.
What is deliberate contact?
Intentional contact with a violators vehicle in order to functionally damage or force the violators vehicle to stop. This is considered a use of deadly force may only be initiated when the violator poses an imminent threat.
When should tire deflating devices be considered?
This is an effective option for bringing a pursuit to conclusion for passenger vehicles only.
Prohibited for motorcycles, mopeds, scooters, buses, and trucks
What is it called when three state police vehicles engaging in active pursuit?
Caravanning. The Troop duty officer may permit additional assets to assist, if extenuating circumstances, warrant additional assistance.
What is the concept of units paralleling?
During a pursuit members may operate with emergency, visual and audible systems activated in assist by paralleling the pursuit or prepositioning themselves at likely avenues of escape.
