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T/F. A pursuit is an active attempt by an officer in an authorized emergency vehicle as defined by Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 484B.700, using emergency equipment (red lights and sirens), to apprehend a suspect who is failing to yield after due notice or is attempting to avoid apprehension, and whose driving presents a clear and immediate danger.

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T

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Is an officer still considered in pursuit of they are following a vehicle without lights or sirens activated and while obeying all traffic laws

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Yes

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Officers engaged in a bubble tactic (Will not/Should not) re-engage in a pursuit without supervisor permission.

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Will not

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The Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 484B.700, using emergency equipment (red lights and sirens), to apprehend a suspect who is failing to yield after due notice or is attempting to avoid apprehension, and whose driving presents a clear and immediate danger. Comes from NRS (blank) subsection 4
A. 197.900
B. 200.207
C. 484B.392
D. 484B.700
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D

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T/F. the requirement for immediate supervisory authorization for a pursuit and on-going supervisory control of a pursuit is the cornerstone of the department’s pursuit philosophy.

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T

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All pursuits (will/shall) be thoroughly investigated for adherence to procedures and tactics.

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Will

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Pursuing officers will operate Code 3 using both emergency lights and siren and exercise reasonable care for persons and (blank)
A. Property
B. Real Estate
C. Public Opinion

A

A

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Vehicles not equipped with siren and authorized emergency lights (visible from the front, back, and both sides) (will not/are disqualified to) be permitted to take part in the pursuit

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Will not

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How many units are permitted to be in a pursuit without supervisor approval?
A. Primary and Secondary
B. 3
C. 5

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B

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At what point in a pursuit is a unit considered primary?
A. Only the unit that initiated the pursuit
B. Any unit designated so by a supervisor monitoring the pursuit
C. at any point during the pursuit, the unit is directly behind the suspect vehicle.

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C

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T/F. officer who assumes the primary position, at any point during the pursuit, regardless of duration in the primary position, will complete a separate Pursuit Report in Blue Team.

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T

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T/F. The primary position in a pursuit should be relinquished to a standard marked patrol officer with the exception of a marked traffic unit.

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F. It WILL be relinquished to a standard marked patrol unit.

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If an officer is involved in a motor vehicle collision during an emergency response or a pursuit, the officer (will/should) immediately discontinue involvement and take proper action as is required by the NRS Transportation Code

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Will

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There will be NO Code 3 caravanning or paralleling of units or other attempts to join the pursuit without authorization from a (blank)
A. SGT
B. LT
C. CAPT
D. Supervisor
A

D

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A pursuit will be conducted only for a (blank) or if the suspect presents a (blank)

A. Violent felony; clear and immediate danger to the public
B. Violent felony: clear and imminent danger to the public
C. Felony; clear and immediate danger to the public
D. Felony; clear and violent danger to citizens.

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A. Violent felony; clear and immediate danger to the public

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A pursuit will be conducted only for a violent felony (or/and) if the suspect presents a clear and immediate danger to the public.

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Or

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A pursuit will not be engaged for a property crime, minor traffic infraction. or an occupied stolen vehicle unless (blank)

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The aforementioned clear and present danger to the public.

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T/F. Clear and immediate danger to the public will not be based solely on a subject’s reaction to the officer’s initial attempt to stop the subject’s vehicle.

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T

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If a clear and present danger to the public is articulated on the radio, who must verbally approve the pursuit.
A. SGT, Area LT, WC
B. SGT, WC, CAPT
C. SGT, AREA LT, WC, CAPT

A

A

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In addition, officers who initiate vehicle pursuits, and field supervisors who allow pursuits to continue, must consider the following initiation and evaluation factors:

Whether the need to apprehend the suspect (blank) the dangers created by the pursuit to the public.

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Outweighs.

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In addition, officers who initiate vehicle pursuits, and field supervisors who allow pursuits to continue, must consider the following initiation and evaluation factors:

Whether the suspect is (blank) to the officers and can be apprehended at another time.

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Known.

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In addition, officers who initiate vehicle pursuits, and field supervisors who allow pursuits to continue, must consider the following initiation and evaluation factors:

Vehicular/pedestrian traffic and (blank)

A. Road suitability
B. Road conditions
C. Time of Day

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B.

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In addition, officers who initiate vehicle pursuits, and field supervisors who allow pursuits to continue, must consider the following initiation and evaluation factors:

Nature of the (blank) of pursuit: residential, commercial, rural.

A

Area.

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In addition, officers who initiate vehicle pursuits, and field supervisors who allow pursuits to continue, must consider the following initiation and evaluation factors:

Weather Conditions, time of day and (blank) which creates an unreasonable risk of injury to the public

A. Fire hazard
B. Driving capabilities
C. Line of sight
D. Visibility

A

D

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In addition, officers who initiate vehicle pursuits, and field supervisors who allow pursuits to continue, must consider the following initiation and evaluation factors: T/F. 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.
T
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What is the primary goal that officers and supervisors WILL keep in mind regarding pursuits? A. assuring the safety of innocent citizens, officers, and whenever possible, those attempting to flee. B. Assuring the safety of innocent citizens, and those attempting to flee. C. Assuring the safety of others, officers and fleeing suspects.
A
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Prior to conducting a felony car stop for a stolen vehicle, officers (should/will) request the air unit and allow it adequate time to arrive on scene before activating emergency lights and siren.
Will
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T/F. All officers involved in a pursuit (primary, secondary, and third unit), to include officers who are “bubbling” or “paralleling,” will activate body worn cameras (BWCs) throughout the duration of their involvement in the pursuit
T
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Officers must notify Communications under the following circumstances: When a pursuit is (blank) and (blank)
Initiated; complete
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Officers must notify Communications under the following circumstances: When a pursuit is (cancelled/terminated) before completion
Cancelled.
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Officers must notify Communications under the following circumstances: When a situation is observed that could result in a pursuit, but the pursuit did not meet the (criteria/minimum requirements) for pursuing
Criteria.
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Officers (should/must) notify Communications via the radio if they are the primary unit at any point in the pursuit.
Must
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``` What are the following CAD Event codes: PS A. Pursuit initiated and complete B. Pursuit initiated and cancelled. C. Potential pursuit situation observed but situation did not meet criteria ```
A
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What are the following CAD Event codes: PC A. Pursuit initiated and completed B. Potential pursuit situation observed but situation did not meet criteria C. Pursuit initiated but cancelled prior to completion
C
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What are the following CAD Event codes: PO A. Potential Pursuit situation observed but situation did not meet criteria B. Pursuit initiated and completed C. Pursuit initiated and canceled prior to completion.
A.
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Tactics.
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Control of the Pursuit Primary unit WILL notify communications of the following: T/F. Nature of the original offenses
T
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Control of the Pursuit Primary unit WILL notify communications of the following: Location, speed, and direction of (travel/intended travel) of the fleeing vehicle.
Travel
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Control of the Pursuit Primary unit WILL notify communications of the following: Description and license plate number of the vehicle, if (known/applicable)
Known
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Control of the Pursuit Primary unit WILL notify communications of the following: (Number/disposition) of occupants in the vehicle and descriptions, where possible.
Number
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Control of the Pursuit Primary unit WILL notify communications of the following: Broadcast the intent to use (PIT/Ramming) if circumstances permit; otherwise, notification will be made after the fact.
PIT
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Control of the Pursuit Primary unit WILL notify communications of the following: Broadcast the progress of the pursuit until released by a (blank) A. SGT B. Air Unit C. Secondary Unit
C
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Control of the Pursuit Primary unit WILL: Constantly evaluate conditions and discontinue the pursuit when the dangers of the pursuit outweigh the need to apprehend the suspect or when so ordered by a (supervisor/LT or higher)
Supervisor
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Control of the Pursuit Primary unit WILL: Cease emergency operations (lights and siren), reduce speed, and discontinue visual contact with the suspect vehicle if the air unit takes over the pursuit, unless otherwise directed by a (WC/Supervisor)
Supervisor.
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Control of the Pursuit Primary unit WILL notify Dispatch via the radio: T/F the discontinuance of contact.
F. Visual Contact
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During a pursuit the secondary unit WILL: Whenever feasible, take over broadcasting progress of the pursuit until relieved by (blank) A. Supervisor B. Third unit C. Air Unit D. Never takes over
C
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During a pursuit the secondary unit WILL: Become the Primary unit IF the Primary Unit A. Requests B. Is involved in an accident C. Can not continue the pursuit.
C
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During a pursuit the secondary unit WILL: Coordinate activities if the primary unit become involved in a (blank) A. Foot pursuit B. Accident C. Use of Force D. Citizen Complaint.
A
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During a pursuit the secondary unit WILL: if the air unit takes over the pursuit, unless otherwise directed by a supervisor, will immediately (cease/continue) all emergency operations.
Cease
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In a pursuit, the third unit WILL: T/F. Become the primary unit if the primary and secondary unit cannot continue the pursuit.
T
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In a pursuit, the third unit WILL (Broadcast/coordinate) activities If the primary and secondary unit become Involved in a foot pursuit
Coordinate
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(Blank) Immediately notify the officer’s supervisor of the pursuit and confirm the supervisor acknowledges the notification of pursuit and assumes responsibility for controlling pursuit tactics and continuance of the pursuit. A. Dispatch B. Watch commander C. Trunk Monkeys
A.
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During a pursuit, Field Supervisors WILL: T/F. Immediately acknowledge notification and authorize the continuation of the pursuit via the radio, “I am supervising this pursuit,” and assume responsibility for controlling pursuit tactics and continuing the pursuit.
T
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During a pursuit, Field Supervisors WILL: Order discontinuation of the pursuit via the radio when the (blank) A. Necessity for apprehension is outweighed by the danger to the public. B. Necessity for apprehension is not in the best interests of the department
A
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During a pursuit, should supervisors consider the use of PIT and or stop sticks
Yes
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During a pursuit, Field Supervisors WILL: Respond to the (pursuit initiation point/pursuit termination point) and ensure appropriate notifications are made.
Pursuit termination point.
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During a pursuit, Field Supervisors WILL: T/F. Ensure post pursuit procedures are completed
T
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During a pursuit Area lieutenant (watch commander in area lieutenant’s absence) will: Monitor pursuit and ensure it is conducted in accordance with department (priorities, policy and procedures).
Policy and procedures.
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During a pursuit the area LT/WC (Will/Should) 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.
Will
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LT/WC responsibilities during a pursuit: The lieutenant (will/should) refrain from radio communication unless they are going to countermand the supervisor in control of the pursuit.
Should.
61
Will the area command LT/WC respond to the termination point to ensure that appropriate notifications are made?
Yes.
62
The Air Unit (will/should) take over radio broadcasts concerning the pursuit.
Will
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During a pursuit. Ground units will immediately cease all emergency lights and sirens, and loose visual sight of the suspect once the air unit arrives in surveillance mode. Unless directed otherwise by a (blank) A. Supervisor B. SGT C. Bureau Commander D. Senior officer.
A
64
During surveillance mode ground units will utilize a (blank) tactic
Bubble.
65
Bubble tactic is a (non code, code 2) tactic used to contain the suspect vehicle.
Non code.
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If the suspect leaves their vehicle and proceeds on foot the primary unit will respond to the (termination point/suspect vehicle) to apprehend the suspect.
Termination point.
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At the conclusion of any vehicular pursuit, high-risk stop procedures WILL be used (at all times/when feasible).
When feasible
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Pursuits will be discontinued when leaving LVMPD jurisdiction unless approved by the LVMPD WC or (area CAPT/ area LT)
Area LT.
69
If a pursuit leaves LVMPD JURISDICTION; the (time/distance) the pursuit has lasted should be a factor
Time.
70
If assistance from an outside agency is requested. The outside agency unit (will/will not) partake an active role in the pursuit
WILL not.
71
Officers are (prohibited/discouraged) from entering into pursuits that were initiated by another jurisdiction or law enforcement agency unless assigned to the pursuit by a (LT/supervisor).
Prohibited/supervisor
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T/F. A supervisor will assign officers to participate in such pursuits when assistance is requested by the initiating agency,
F. Will not. Unless assistance is requested by an outside agency.
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What information should outside agencies proved to LVMPD supervisors in regards to requests for assistance with a pursuit. A. The crime the suspect is believed to have committed B. If the need for apprehension outweighs the danger to the public C. If they really super duper need help
A.
74
Requests for LVMPD assistance with pursuits from outside agencies: T/F. If insufficient information is received and/or if the outside agency-initiated pursuit is not in compliance with this policy, the pursuit will not be joined by LVMPD police officers.
T
75
Request for assistance with a pursuit from outside agencies Supervisors (may/will) send units to assist with suspect apprehension once the vehicle comes to a stop.
May
76
Request for assistance with a pursuit from outside agencies: Authorized officers operating as secondary units in pursuits involving a lone primary unit from another agency (will be/should be) subject to all department procedures governing primary pursuit units,
Will be
77
Request for assistance with a pursuit from outside agencies: Units (should/will) cease assistance with pursuit when it no longer conducted to the standards of the LVMPD.
Will
78
Request for assistance with a pursuit from outside agencies: LVMPD (WILL/SHOULD) discontinue pursuing when an additional unit from the requesting agency arrives to take over.
Will
79
Request for assistance with a pursuit from outside agencies: Pursuit (will be/should be) discontinued if the need to apprehend the subject os outweighed by the danger to the public.
Will be
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Request for assistance with a pursuit from outside agencies: T/F. LVMPD field supervisors will monitor and control the department’s role in such pursuits exactly as they would any other pursuit.
T
81
T/F. Only those trained in the proper deployment of the tire deflation device are authorized users.
T
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Pursuit intervention techniques: Stop sticks can only be used as a pre-pursuit deployment tactic on a vehicle where (blank) will be met if the vehicle becomes mobile. A. Pursuit criteria B. Fresh pursuit criteria C. Hot pursuit criteria
A
83
Who must approve of stop sticks as a pre-pursuit deployment tactic? A. Senior officer on scene B. WC C. Bureau commander D. Area supervisor
D
84
Stops sticks as a pre-pursuit tactic will not be deployed by (blank #) of officers. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. Arrest team.
A
85
Stop sticks as a pre-pursuit plan (must/should) Have a tactical plan (e.g., ballistic shield, immediate action, or lethal/low lethal coverage) in place should the vehicle not be immobilized.
Must
86
When Deploying stop sticks as a pre-pursuit tactic: The deployment team (will/should) be in a position that does not overly expose the deployment team to the suspect.
Should.
87
When Deploying stop sticks as a pre-pursuit tactic: Officers (need/are required) to determine a suitable location estimated to be in the path of the target vehicle.
Need
88
When Deploying stop sticks as a pre-pursuit tactic: (Will/should) Notify Communications and pursuing officers of the exact location the devices are going to be deployed.
Will
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When Deploying stop sticks as a pre-pursuit tactic: The deployment team (will/should) Choose a location with some concealing barrier: buildings, natural barrier, patrol vehicles, or any other type of stationary object.
Will
90
After deploying stop sticks the monitoring supervisor should be notified via (radio/MDT)
Radio.
91
Officer(s) will not deploy tire deflation devices: When transporting prisoners or (blank) A. COPS Film crew B. Department approved ride alongs C. Inter-Agency ride-a-longs D. Other non-police personnel.
D
92
Officer(s) will not deploy tire deflation devices: When suspects display a clear intent to harm (officers/the general public) by using their vehicle as a weapon.
Officers.
93
Officer(s) will not deploy tire deflation devices: What is an exception to the below statement? When suspects display a clear intent to harm officers by using their vehicle as a weapon. A. When authorized by an area supervisor B. Unless effective cover is available at the location of deployment. C. When no other option is available.
B
94
Officer(s) will not deploy tire deflation devices: In unsafe conditions to include but not limited to bridges, roadway curves, construction in areas of high (blank) and (blank) traffic. A. Pedestrian; bicycle B. Vehicular; citizen. C. Vehicular; pedestrian D. Vehicular; mooring
C
95
Officers will not deploy stop sticks in the below vehicles unless (blank) force is authorized: Mopeds Motorcycles Any other 2 or 3 wheeled vehicles. A. Intermediate Force B. Life-Threatening Resistance C. Deadly Force D. Forbidden Force
C
96
Officers will not deploy stop sticks in the below vehicles unless deadly Force is authorized: ATV’s Any truck/vehicle transporting (blank) materials Damage to vehicles and equipment other than the target vehicle. A. Haggard B. Hazardous C. Explosive D. Degenerative
B
97
T/F. The proper use of a tire deflation device will minimize the risk of injury to persons and unintended damage to police vehicles and other vehicles not involved in the pursuit.
T
98
Officers (should/will) make every attempt to clear the stop sticks after their deployment to avoid unintended damage to other vehicles/equipment
Will
99
Stop sticks: If a vehicle belonging to an uninvolved citizen is damaged, the watch commander will respond to: Offer alternative means of transportation, to tow the vehicle and will inform (blank) A. OIO B. Legal Counsel C. Risk Management via Communications
C.
100
When stop sticks are deployed and an uninvolved citizen vehicle is damaged: T/F Risk manager will determine if a response is necessary
T
101
T/F. Officers will be trained on the use of the PIT and when its use is permissible.
T
102
``` The use of PIT to stop a pursuit will be done only after the violator has clearly demonstrated the intention to avoid (blank) A. Detainment B. Police contact C. Apprehension D. A citation ```
C
103
``` Officers will broadcast the intent to use the PIT if (blank) A. Circumstances permit B. They know what’s good for em’ C. Stop sticks are not effective D. And At all times. ```
A
104
T/F. PIT may be used to apprehend violators at speeds of 40 mph and below after the tires have been deflated as a result of a tire-deflation device and do not meet the criteria for PIT as deadly force.
T
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Are the procedures the same if an uninvolved vehicle is damaged in a PIT/Ramming as if it were damaged by a stop stick?
Yes
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``` If deadly force PIT or ramming is used dispatch will notify the officer’s immediate chain of command, CIRT, FIT, office of constitutional policing commander, PEAP, Risk Management, CSI and… A. The officer’s family members B. Traffic Bureau/Fatal Detail C. EVOC supervisor D. Area command training coordinator ```
B
107
Pursuit Report Requirements: The items required in a pursuit report are the same for pursuit criteria with the addition of… A. Speeds traveled by suspect vehicle and officer vehicle. B. Whether the suspect was armed C. Clearly state the supervisor who authorized the continuation of the pursuit.
C
108
If deadly force is utilized in a pursuit who must the on scene supervisor ensure is informed? A. Area commander B. OIO C. PEAP D. CIRT/FIT
D
109
CIRT/FIT must be notified if a pursuit involves more than (blank) officers A. 3 B. 5 C. 8 D. 4
B
110
A supervisor (will/should) Notify CIRT/FIT when the pursuit involves multi-jurisdiction, multiple bureaus/area commands,
Will
111
T/F. If a supervisor is involved in a pursuit beyond just monitoring, they can still conduct the pursuit investigation.
F. They can’t.
112
T/F. Supervisors will ensure that only the main primary unit during a pursuit completes a pursuit report in blue team.
F. All primary units.
113
T/F. The supervisor will ensure all perishable (e.g., testimonies and/or photos of injuries) will be gathered prior to the end of shift.
T
114
The research assistant will retain pursuit recordings for (blank years) in the event copies are lost A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 10
A
115
How often will The Pursuit Review Committee, chaired by IOCP, will review the vehicle pursuit reports A. Yearly B. Quarterly C. Bi-Annually
B

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