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What is the primary responsibility of the Department when it comes to apprehending criminals?
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?
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?
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?
What principle should officers follow regarding safety when involved in vehicle pursuits or utilizing stop techniques?
What holds officers accountable for consequences related to reckless behavior?
What holds officers accountable for consequences related to reckless behavior?
What qualities are officers required to demonstrate during the operation of emergency vehicles, based on the text?
What qualities are officers required to demonstrate during the operation of emergency vehicles, based on the text?
What is the primary responsibility of police officers when operating emergency vehicles?
What is the primary responsibility of police officers when operating emergency vehicles?
Which of the following environmental factors should police officers consider when deciding to pursue a vehicle?
Which of the following environmental factors should police officers consider when deciding to pursue a vehicle?
What must be authorized by specific unit standard operating procedures if used by other than emergency vehicles?
What must be authorized by specific unit standard operating procedures if used by other than emergency vehicles?
Which of the following is NOT considered an environmental factor to be evaluated during a vehicle pursuit?
Which of the following is NOT considered an environmental factor to be evaluated during a vehicle pursuit?
Under what circumstance may officers drive an emergency vehicle momentarily facing the wrong way?
Under what circumstance may officers drive an emergency vehicle momentarily facing the wrong way?
What should officers do to minimize opportunities for flight by a driver during a pursuit?
What should officers do to minimize opportunities for flight by a driver during a pursuit?
