Vehicle Pursuits

Question 1

Vehicle Pursuits

Answer 1

The seriousness of the originating violation or suspected violation and its
relationship to community safety;

Question 2

Vehicle Pursuits

Answer 2

Safety of the public in the area of the pursuit

Question 3

Vehicle Pursuits

Answer 3

Safety of the pursuing Deputy(ies);

Question 4

Vehicle Pursuits

Answer 4

Volume of vehicular traffic;

Question 5

Vehicle Pursuits

Answer 5

Volume of pedestrian traffic;

Question 6

Vehicle Pursuits

Answer 6

Location of pursuit

Question 7

Vehicle Pursuits

Answer 7

Speeds involved;

Question 8

Vehicle Pursuits

Answer 8

Time of day;

Question 9

Vehicle Pursuits

Answer 9

Weather conditions

Question 10

Vehicle Pursuits

Answer 10

Road conditions;

Question 11

Vehicle Pursuits

Answer 11

Familiarity of the Deputy, Supervisor or Division Commander with the area in
which the pursuit is occurring

Question 12

Vehicle Pursuits

Answer 12

Quality of radio communications between pursuing unit(s) and the Dispatcher
and Supervisor

Question 13

Vehicle Pursuits

Answer 13

The capability of the police vehicles involved

Question 14

Vehicle Pursuits

Answer 14

The likelihood of identification and apprehension of the suspect(s) at a later time,
or if the identity of the driver is known;

Question 15

Vehicle Pursuits

Answer 15

The availability of resources from other law enforcement agencies

Question 16

Vehicle Pursuits

Answer 16

The Deputies’ knowledge of factors that may affect the driving skill of the
suspect, such as age, driving experience, or mental impairment;

Question 17

Vehicle Pursuits

Answer 17

Whether there are any persons in the Deputies’ vehicle(s) other than sworn
members of the Office of the Sheriff

Question 18

Vehicle Pursuits

Answer 18

Whether there are other persons in or on the pursued vehicle, including children,
passengers, co-offenders, and/or hostages

Question 19

Vehicle Pursuits

Answer 19

The distance and duration of the pursuit

Question 20

Vehicle Pursuits

Answer 20

The Deputies’ experience and training

Question 21

Vehicle Pursuits

Answer 21

The distance between the Deputies’ and the suspect’s vehicles

Question 22

Vehicle Pursuits

Answer 22

The availability of supervision