Vehicular Pursuit Flashcards
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.
T
Is an officer still considered in pursuit of they are following a vehicle without lights or sirens activated and while obeying all traffic laws
Yes
Officers engaged in a bubble tactic (Will not/Should not) re-engage in a pursuit without supervisor permission.
Will not
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
D
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.
T
All pursuits (will/shall) be thoroughly investigated for adherence to procedures and tactics.
Will
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
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
Will not
How many units are permitted to be in a pursuit without supervisor approval?
A. Primary and Secondary
B. 3
C. 5
B
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.
C
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.
T
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.
F. It WILL be relinquished to a standard marked patrol unit.
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
Will
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
D
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.
A. Violent felony; clear and immediate danger to the public
A pursuit will be conducted only for a violent felony (or/and) if the suspect presents a clear and immediate danger to the public.
Or
A pursuit will not be engaged for a property crime, minor traffic infraction. or an occupied stolen vehicle unless (blank)
The aforementioned clear and present danger to the public.
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.
T
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
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.
Outweighs.
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.
Known.
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
B.
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.
Area.
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
D
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
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
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
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
Officers must notify Communications under the following circumstances:
When a pursuit is (blank) and (blank)
Initiated; complete
Officers must notify Communications under the following circumstances:
When a pursuit is (cancelled/terminated) before completion
Cancelled.
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.
Officers (should/must) notify Communications via the radio if they are the primary unit at any point in the pursuit.
Must
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
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
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.
Tactics.
Control of the Pursuit Primary unit WILL notify communications of the following:
T/F. Nature of the original offenses
T
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
Control of the Pursuit Primary unit WILL notify communications of the following:
Description and license plate number of the vehicle, if (known/applicable)
Known
Control of the Pursuit Primary unit WILL notify communications of the following:
(Number/disposition) of occupants in the vehicle and descriptions, where possible.
Number
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
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
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
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.
Control of the Pursuit Primary unit WILL notify Dispatch via the radio:
T/F the discontinuance of contact.
F. Visual Contact
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