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?

    <p>Exercise due regard for the safety of all persons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What holds officers accountable for consequences related to reckless behavior?

    <p>Violations of the established procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Prudent judgment derived from departmental training and skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Preserving and protecting human life</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Length and duration of the pursuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Use of Tactical Vehicle Intervention techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Type of license plate on the fleeing vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>At the completion of a PIT maneuver</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Use appropriate tactics like car placement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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