WEEKLY 4 Flashcards
3 principles for success?
-preparing for tour of duty
- knowledge of area
- up to date information
rule 301
pursuit driving - response to officer initiated incidents
rule 302
emergency driving - calls for service
What Priority gives you the right to use emergency driving?
priority 1 calls
what priority may utilize emergency driving but must communicate dispatcher your intention to use them?
priority 2 calls
T/F - Emergency responses can be upgraded or downgraded per the officer, PS, or dispatcher
TRUE
T/F - It is STRICTLY prohibited to use emergency driving if there is a non-sworn or civilian in the cruiser
TRUE
What MGL chapter and section gives you the right for emergency driving?
MGL 89/7B
what must you do when approaching the intersection
come to a complete stop and use caution and due regard
When can emergency vehicles proceed and not have to stop at an intersection?
when a PO is regulating traffic
what do you do in the DAYTIME for sirens?
turn them off 6-8 blocks away from location
what do you do in the DAYTIME for lights?
turn them off 2-4 bocks away from location
what do you do in the NIGHTTIME for sirens?
turn them off 10 blocks away from location
what do you do in the NIGHTTIME for lights?
turn them off 4-8 blocks away
what are the key concepts and survival tools?
- Gun +1
- Suspect +1
- request back up
- 10 fatal errors
- distance & angels
- crisis rehearsal
