Law Enforcement Tactics

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What is the purpose of the Foot Pursuit Concepts Directive?

  • To provide guidelines for apprehending fleeing suspects
  • To discuss the general tactical concepts of foot pursuits (correct)
  • To emphasize the importance of officer safety during foot pursuits
  • To outline the procedures for initiating a foot pursuit

What is one factor that a court considers in determining whether reasonable suspicion to detain a fleeing suspect existed?

  • The location of the incident
  • The number of officers present
  • Flight alone (correct)
  • The seriousness of the offense committed

Whose responsibility is it to articulate the probable cause to support an arrest during a foot pursuit?

  • The fleeing suspect
  • The court
  • The partner officers
  • The arresting officers (correct)

Which of the following situations would not be considered separation?

<p>When one officer is unable to confront the suspect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of separation in law enforcement?

<p>To allow officers to render aid to each other when needed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can partner officers separate a reasonable distance while in containment mode?

<p>When they need to set up a perimeter (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is a reason to discontinue a foot pursuit?

<p>The tactical situation deteriorates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should officers pursue an armed suspect in apprehension mode?

<p>When the suspect is at a tactical disadvantage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do when a foot pursuit begins with a suspect fleeing from a vehicle?

<p>Advise additional units of the location of the suspect vehicle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is discouraged when it comes to parallel foot pursuit tactics?

<p>One officer remaining in the vehicle and the other officer on foot (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT one of the Tactical Four Cs mentioned in the text?

<p>Contain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of establishing a command post (CP) during a tactical operation?

<p>To exercise control over the situation and provide for the safe arrival of personnel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the primary officer during a foot pursuit?

<p>To give commands and direct the tactics of the pursuit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of maintaining good cover during containment operations?

<p>To provide protection from gunfire and safely observe the suspect's probable position (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During a foot pursuit, officers should not separate and remain alert for potential ambush.

<p>During a foot pursuit, officers should separate and remain alert for potential ambush. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The use of force during a foot pursuit is not allowed by State and Federal law.

<p>The use of force during a foot pursuit is allowed by State and Federal law. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Officers may make the decision to discontinue a foot pursuit when the tactical situation improves.

<p>Officers may make the decision to discontinue a foot pursuit when the tactical situation deteriorates. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During a foot pursuit, officers should communicate regularly in simplex mode to ensure effective monitoring by Communications Division.

<p>During a foot pursuit, officers should not communicate regularly in simplex mode to ensure effective monitoring by Communications Division. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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