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What is the definition of 'probable cause' as per the document?
What is the definition of 'probable cause' as per the document?
- A situation where an offense has been or is being committed
- Sufficient facts and circumstances to warrant belief in a committed offense (correct)
- An active attempt via emergency lights and siren by an LEO
- The LEO nearest the fleeing offender
When may LEOs engage in pursuits according to the document?
When may LEOs engage in pursuits according to the document?
- Only for forcible felonies (correct)
- Without any specific conditions
- Regardless of probable cause
- For any felony
Who is considered the primary LEO during a pursuit?
Who is considered the primary LEO during a pursuit?
- The supervisor providing approval for the pursuit
- An LEO in an authorized emergency vehicle
- The LEO nearest the fleeing offender (correct)
- The LEO that trails the primary LEO at a safe distance
What role does the support LEO play in a pursuit?
What role does the support LEO play in a pursuit?
Under what conditions should LEOs not initiate a vehicular pursuit?
Under what conditions should LEOs not initiate a vehicular pursuit?
According to the given text, who is responsible for the decision to pursue and the methods to be employed during a pursuit?
According to the given text, who is responsible for the decision to pursue and the methods to be employed during a pursuit?
What is considered as one of the factors that limit every driver’s ability to safely operate a vehicle on a given roadway, as per the given text?
What is considered as one of the factors that limit every driver’s ability to safely operate a vehicle on a given roadway, as per the given text?
As per the text, under what circumstances should an LEO terminate his/her involvement in a pursuit?
As per the text, under what circumstances should an LEO terminate his/her involvement in a pursuit?
What must be activated at all times while in pursuit, according to the information provided?
What must be activated at all times while in pursuit, according to the information provided?
As per the text, who has the authority and responsibility to order the discontinuance of a pursuit at any time if they feel the safety of the LEO or the public is in jeopardy?
As per the text, who has the authority and responsibility to order the discontinuance of a pursuit at any time if they feel the safety of the LEO or the public is in jeopardy?
'Radio transmissions shall be restricted to the primary pursuit LEO, the support LEO, and the supervisor.' This statement is a part of which section from the provided text?
'Radio transmissions shall be restricted to the primary pursuit LEO, the support LEO, and the supervisor.' This statement is a part of which section from the provided text?
According to the information provided, who should handle radio communications upon initiation of a pursuit in a two-LEO police car?
According to the information provided, who should handle radio communications upon initiation of a pursuit in a two-LEO police car?
What should the pursuing LEO do before giving foot pursuit?
What should the pursuing LEO do before giving foot pursuit?
What is the maximum number of Boca Raton police vehicles allowed to engage in pursuing a suspect unless approved more are by a supervisor?
What is the maximum number of Boca Raton police vehicles allowed to engage in pursuing a suspect unless approved more are by a supervisor?
What should the support LEO do upon joining the pursuit?
What should the support LEO do upon joining the pursuit?
What is the responsibility of the PSD upon notification from an LEO that he/she is in pursuit?
What is the responsibility of the PSD upon notification from an LEO that he/she is in pursuit?
What is an operational requirement for vehicles to enter into a pursuit?
What is an operational requirement for vehicles to enter into a pursuit?
What is prohibited concerning pursuit vehicles?
What is prohibited concerning pursuit vehicles?
What should PSD/PSCT do upon receiving notification from another jurisdiction that a pursuit is headed into Boca Raton city limits?
What should PSD/PSCT do upon receiving notification from another jurisdiction that a pursuit is headed into Boca Raton city limits?
When does the Department's participation in a pursuit initiated by another jurisdiction cease?
When does the Department's participation in a pursuit initiated by another jurisdiction cease?
What responsibilities does an LEO supervisor have concerning pursuits?
What responsibilities does an LEO supervisor have concerning pursuits?
What should LEOs do at the conclusion of a pursuit?
What should LEOs do at the conclusion of a pursuit?
What is the role of a supervisor if the pursuit is for a violation not within the Department’s pursuit policy?
What is the role of a supervisor if the pursuit is for a violation not within the Department’s pursuit policy?
What is prohibited according to the document?
What is prohibited according to the document?
Who is responsible for conducting a documented annual analysis of all pursuits for the previous year?
Who is responsible for conducting a documented annual analysis of all pursuits for the previous year?
When should LEOs receive instruction on the Department’s written directives regarding pursuits?
When should LEOs receive instruction on the Department’s written directives regarding pursuits?
What should the supervisor do if the pursuit is not within policy guidelines?
What should the supervisor do if the pursuit is not within policy guidelines?
Under what conditions can a supervisor complete an administrative review of pursuits?
Under what conditions can a supervisor complete an administrative review of pursuits?
What action should a supervisor take if a LEO initiates a pursuit?
What action should a supervisor take if a LEO initiates a pursuit?
What is required before LEOs can participate in a pursuit?
What is required before LEOs can participate in a pursuit?
