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Emergency Vehicle Use and Stop Techniques Guidelines

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What is the primary responsibility of the Department when it comes to apprehending criminals?

Balancing the need to apprehend criminals with ensuring officers' safety (correct)

Always prioritizing the immediate apprehension of suspects

Exercising extreme caution in all criminal pursuits

Using emergency vehicles aggressively in all situations

What is the main factor considered before officers engage in vehicular pursuits or utilize stop techniques?

The severity of the crime committed

The officer's personal judgment

Whether the benefit of apprehension outweighs the risk to officer and public safety (correct)

Whether the suspect has a history of crime

Under what circumstances can officers deviate from attempting a traffic stop on suspect vehicles?

When the officer is not sure about the suspect's identity

When there is a risk to officer safety and public welfare

When the suspect vehicle is not involved in a crime

When there are no exigent circumstances requiring immediate attention (correct)

What principle should officers follow regarding safety when involved in vehicle pursuits or utilizing stop techniques?

Exercise due regard for the safety of all persons (D) Signup and view all the answers

What holds officers accountable for consequences related to reckless behavior?

Violations of the established procedures (A) Signup and view all the answers

What qualities are officers required to demonstrate during the operation of emergency vehicles, based on the text?

Prudent judgment derived from departmental training and skills (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of police officers when operating emergency vehicles?

Preserving and protecting human life (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following environmental factors should police officers consider when deciding to pursue a vehicle?

Length and duration of the pursuit (B) Signup and view all the answers

What must be authorized by specific unit standard operating procedures if used by other than emergency vehicles?

Use of Tactical Vehicle Intervention techniques (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered an environmental factor to be evaluated during a vehicle pursuit?

Type of license plate on the fleeing vehicle (A) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance may officers drive an emergency vehicle momentarily facing the wrong way?

At the completion of a PIT maneuver (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do to minimize opportunities for flight by a driver during a pursuit?

Use appropriate tactics like car placement (C) Signup and view all the answers