Chapter 43 - Pursuits and Stops

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According to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office policy manual, what is a key consideration when conducting vehicular pursuits?

Protecting the public, especially innocent lives, is a paramount concern. (correct)

The primary goal is to apprehend the suspect regardless of risk.

The use of stationary roadblocks is permitted to stop fleeing vehicles.

Pursuit termination is not a factor in assessing the risk to the public.

When does the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office policy manual state that a vehicle pursuit presents an unpredictable danger?

Only when the pursuit occurs in a densely populated area.

When the pursuit involves an authorized emergency vehicle.

Only when the suspect is known to be armed.

When the suspect is fleeing by employing high-speed or reckless conduct. (correct)

What does the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office policy manual say about the potential risks even after a vehicle pursuit has ended?

The threat to the public may continue or even increase, even after deputies have terminated a pursuit unilaterally. (correct)

The risk to the public is automatically eliminated once deputies end the pursuit.

Risk to the public after a pursuit ends is not addressed in the policy.

The violator is unlikely to cause further harm after a pursuit ends so it is of negligible concern.

According to the policy, what term is used to describe a request for service with a high potential for immediate danger?

Coded Call Signup and view all the answers

According to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office policy, during a vehicle pursuit, what type of assessment should deputies be continuously conducting?

Assessing the risk to themselves and the public. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a controlled deflation device, when correctly deployed?

To gradually reduce tire pressure, leading to vehicle immobilization. Signup and view all the answers

Under what specific circumstance is a patrol supervisor, not within the sector, authorized to become the controlling supervisor during a pursuit?

When the supervisor declares they are assuming ALL responsibilities of the pursuit. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these scenarios best defines the term ‘Exigent Circumstance’?

An urgent situation requiring quick action to prevent potential harm or the escape of a violent suspect. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key defining characteristic of a 'trailing' unit during a vehicle pursuit?

To follow behind at a safe interval, observing, and signaling, but not actively engaged. Signup and view all the answers

According to the provided text, in what scenario may a pursuit be engaged?

When a deputy observes a hazardous moving violation or has probable cause for a felony (excluding fleeing). Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Bexar County Sheriff's Office Policy Manual - Pursuits and Stop Techniques

Issue Date: October 27, 2022
Effective Date: October 28, 2022
Subject: Pursuits and Stop Techniques
References: Section 546.005 Texas Transportation Code
Chapter Number: Forty-Three
Office: Sheriff's Administration/Patrol Division
Enclosures: None
Distribution: All Sheriff's Employees
Supersedes: November 13, 2017
Reevaluation Date: December 1, 2023
Number of Pages: 7

Policy (43.01)

Vehicular pursuits are critical incidents and important for protecting public safety
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) may restrict or block ingress/egress of vehicles, not including roadblocks
Pursuits conducted following guidelines for protecting the public
Violators posing an unpredictable danger to public, deputies, and themselves
Vehicle pursuits are tense, uncertain, and rapidly evolving. Deputies must assess risk to themselves and the public constantly

Purpose (43.02)

A: BCSO's commitment to protecting the general public.
B: Violators' high-speed/reckless driving is unpredictable
C: Potential damage or injury to members of the public
D: Pursuit conditions are tense, uncertain, and rapidly evolving

Definitions (43.03)

Authorized Emergency Vehicle: Meets state law requirements, including siren and emergency lights
Coded Call: A request for service indicating immediate danger
Controlled Deflation Device (CDD): Spike strips used to disable vehicles

Procedures (43.04)

Pursuits may be engaged in certain circumstances, such as a hazardous moving violation, felony, family violence, or a threat of severe bodily injury.
Pursuits will not be engaged for inoperable license plates, seat belt violation, misdemeanor traffic warrants, or misdemeanor offenses.

Pursuit Termination (43.06)

Any deputy can terminate a pursuit at any time
Pursuit ends due to: violator stopping, unfavorable conditions, positive identification & potential arrest, successful deployment of tactics/devices.
Controlling supervisor will continually assess & terminate if necessary

Pursuit Tactics (43.05)

Deputies will not normally pursue on parallel streets unless authorized
Patrol units should follow a three-to-four second rule behind pursued vehicles

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This quiz covers the Bexar County Sheriff's Office Policy Manual regarding pursuits and stop techniques. It addresses key guidelines and practices related to vehicular pursuits, focusing on public safety and the responsibilities of deputies. Understand the critical incident policies that ensure safety during emergencies.