Vehicle Pursuits Flashcards
Vehicle Pursuits
The seriousness of the originating violation or suspected violation and its
relationship to community safety;
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Safety of the public in the area of the pursuit
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Safety of the pursuing Deputy(ies);
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Volume of vehicular traffic;
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Volume of pedestrian traffic;
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Location of pursuit
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Speeds involved;
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Time of day;
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Weather conditions
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Road conditions;
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Familiarity of the Deputy, Supervisor or Division Commander with the area in
which the pursuit is occurring
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Quality of radio communications between pursuing unit(s) and the Dispatcher
and Supervisor
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The capability of the police vehicles involved
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The likelihood of identification and apprehension of the suspect(s) at a later time,
or if the identity of the driver is known;
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The availability of resources from other law enforcement agencies
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The Deputies’ knowledge of factors that may affect the driving skill of the
suspect, such as age, driving experience, or mental impairment;
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Whether there are any persons in the Deputies’ vehicle(s) other than sworn
members of the Office of the Sheriff
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Whether there are other persons in or on the pursued vehicle, including children,
passengers, co-offenders, and/or hostages
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The distance and duration of the pursuit
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The Deputies’ experience and training
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The distance between the Deputies’ and the suspect’s vehicles
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The availability of supervision