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According to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office policy manual, what is a key consideration when conducting vehicular pursuits?
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?
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?
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?
According to the policy, what term is used to describe a request for service with a high potential for immediate danger?
According to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office policy, during a vehicle pursuit, what type of assessment should deputies be continuously conducting?
According to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office policy, during a vehicle pursuit, what type of assessment should deputies be continuously conducting?
What is the primary function of a controlled deflation device, when correctly deployed?
What is the primary function of a controlled deflation device, when correctly deployed?
Under what specific circumstance is a patrol supervisor, not within the sector, authorized to become the controlling supervisor during a pursuit?
Under what specific circumstance is a patrol supervisor, not within the sector, authorized to become the controlling supervisor during a pursuit?
Which of these scenarios best defines the term ‘Exigent Circumstance’?
Which of these scenarios best defines the term ‘Exigent Circumstance’?
What is the key defining characteristic of a 'trailing' unit during a vehicle pursuit?
What is the key defining characteristic of a 'trailing' unit during a vehicle pursuit?
According to the provided text, in what scenario may a pursuit be engaged?
According to the provided text, in what scenario may a pursuit be engaged?
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Vehicular Pursuit
Vehicular Pursuit
A critical incident involving a vehicle fleeing from law enforcement.
Pursuit Traffic Control
Pursuit Traffic Control
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) may block traffic to ensure safety during a pursuit, but stationary roadblocks are prohibited.
Pursuit Purpose
Pursuit Purpose
Pursuits are conducted to minimize risk to the public, deputies, and suspects.
Coded Call
Coded Call
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Authorized Emergency Vehicle
Authorized Emergency Vehicle
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Exigent Circumstance
Exigent Circumstance
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Primary Unit
Primary Unit
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Secondary Unit
Secondary Unit
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Trailing
Trailing
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Vehicle Pursuit
Vehicle Pursuit
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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.
