Tire Deflation Devices

According to the procedure, under what circumstances can a tire deflation device be used?

When the officer has reasonable suspicion of a forcible felony (correct)
When the officer has prior approval from a supervisor
When the suspect is fleeing from a traffic violation
When the officer observes a vehicle speeding

Who can deploy a tire deflation device according to the procedure?

Any law enforcement officer
Any officer with more than 5 years of experience
Only LEOs who have been trained in the use and deployment (correct)
Any officer who has previously used the device

What is the definition of 'reasonable suspicion' according to the SOP?

A suspicion based on rumors and hearsay
A suspicion backed by individual's interpretation of circumstances (correct)
A suspicion based on specific evidence and proof
A suspicion without any factual foundation

What is the role of a supervisor in deploying a tire deflation device?

The supervisor's approval is not required in exigent circumstances (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a tire deflation device on the vehicle?

It allows the driver to maintain control at a reduced speed (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a tire deflation device in a stationary situation?

To prevent the movement of a vehicle that is, or shall be, evidence (C) Signup and view all the answers

What action must the supervisor take before authorizing the use of a tire deflation device?

Consider all available information and authorize the use if necessary (D) Signup and view all the answers

In which situations should the tire deflation device NOT be used?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where should law enforcement officers position themselves for deploying the tire deflation device?

Behind a fixed object other than a department vehicle (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the post-deployment process if tire deflation devices are used?

Supervisor must inspect all involved vehicles and document any damage (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is required for handling civilian vehicles that are disabled by the tire deflation device?

Make it a priority once the scene is safely secured (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with tire deflation device strips when not in use?

Maintain them inside the provided sleeve and secure within the vehicle as designed (D) Signup and view all the answers

What administrative requirement does an LEO who utilizes a tire deflation device have to fulfill?

Complete an Incident Report documenting in detail the events leading up to and throughout the incident (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who conducts an annual analysis of all tire deflation device deployments for the previous year?

The Professional Standards Bureau commander or his/her designee (C) Signup and view all the answers

What must be done with damaged tire deflation devices?

Bring them to the attention of the assigned LEO’s supervisor and repair or replace as soon as possible (C) Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if uninvolved civilian vehicles accidentally run over a deployed tire deflation device?

Investigate it thoroughly and document in supervisor’s report (C) Signup and view all the answers

What must be done after preparing the tire deflation device for deployment?

Take a safe cover position away from the point of contact between the suspect vehicle and the tire deflation device (A) Signup and view all the answers

The supervisor shall obtain copies of all available material (e.g., video and audio recordings, written reports, etc.) and then review the deployment for the purpose of determining if the deployment was within policy guidelines, and shall forward the results, via chain of command, to the chief of police within 14 days.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

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