204.01 (3) g (3) a through f

Questions and Answers

What is one of the responsibilities of the managing supervisor during a pursuit?

Designate the personnel involved.

Select the emergency protocols to follow.

Authorize or cancel the pursuit. (correct)

Decide the destination of the pursuit.

Which action is NOT permitted unless authorized by the managing supervisor?

Applying forced stop methods.

Assessing risks associated with the pursuit.

Continuing a pursuit after cancellation. (correct)

Monitoring the progress of the pursuit.

What must the managing supervisor continually assess during a pursuit?

The speed of the pursuing officers.

The time taken to initiate the pursuit.

The risks and hazards involved. (correct)

The legal implications of the pursuit.

In case of a pursuit's termination, who else can cancel the pursuit?

Any officer involved in the pursuit. Signup and view all the answers

What should the managing supervisor do if forced stop methods are considered?

Assess their risks related to the pursuit. Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can the managing supervisor cancel a pursuit?

At any time based on their discretion. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key duty of the managing supervisor when a pursuit is ongoing?

Control all tactics used during the pursuit. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Authority and Responsibility of the Managing Supervisor

Responsible for understanding the motive for the pursuit and assessing surrounding conditions by consulting with involved officers and dispatch.
Has the power to authorize or cancel a pursuit based on available information and compliance with Denver Police Department policy.
Must continuously evaluate the risks associated with the pursuit, deciding whether to allow it to proceed or to terminate it.

Monitoring and Control During Pursuits

Should move toward the pursuit's direction to actively monitor its progress.
Responsible for controlling tactics employed during the pursuit, including implementing forced stop methods as outlined in departmental policy.
The managing supervisor and pursuing officers must consider the risks of forced stop methods, recognizing that these techniques may be classified as potentially deadly force.

Cancelling Pursuits

The managing supervisor or a superior officer can terminate the pursuit at any time based on evolving circumstances.
Involved officers have the authority to cancel their own pursuit when deemed necessary.
Other officers, including secondary units, are prohibited from continuing or re-engaging in the pursuit without permission from the managing supervisor or a superior officer.

Description

Test your knowledge on the authority and responsibilities of the managing supervisor in police pursuits as per the Denver Police Department policy. This quiz covers scenarios involving pursuit authorization, risk assessment, and decision-making during high-stress situations.