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What is the purpose of the Foot Pursuit Concepts Directive?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following situations would not be considered separation?
What is the purpose of separation in law enforcement?
What is the purpose of separation in law enforcement?
When can partner officers separate a reasonable distance while in containment mode?
When can partner officers separate a reasonable distance while in containment mode?
Which one of these is a reason to discontinue a foot pursuit?
Which one of these is a reason to discontinue a foot pursuit?
When should officers pursue an armed suspect in apprehension mode?
When should officers pursue an armed suspect in apprehension mode?
What should officers do when a foot pursuit begins with a suspect fleeing from a vehicle?
What should officers do when a foot pursuit begins with a suspect fleeing from a vehicle?
What is discouraged when it comes to parallel foot pursuit tactics?
What is discouraged when it comes to parallel foot pursuit tactics?
Which one of the following is NOT one of the Tactical Four Cs mentioned in the text?
Which one of the following is NOT one of the Tactical Four Cs mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of establishing a command post (CP) during a tactical operation?
What is the purpose of establishing a command post (CP) during a tactical operation?
What is the role of the primary officer during a foot pursuit?
What is the role of the primary officer during a foot pursuit?
What is the purpose of maintaining good cover during containment operations?
What is the purpose of maintaining good cover during containment operations?
During a foot pursuit, officers should not separate and remain alert for potential ambush.
During a foot pursuit, officers should not separate and remain alert for potential ambush.
The use of force during a foot pursuit is not allowed by State and Federal law.
The use of force during a foot pursuit is not allowed by State and Federal law.
Officers may make the decision to discontinue a foot pursuit when the tactical situation improves.
Officers may make the decision to discontinue a foot pursuit when the tactical situation improves.
During a foot pursuit, officers should communicate regularly in simplex mode to ensure effective monitoring by Communications Division.
During a foot pursuit, officers should communicate regularly in simplex mode to ensure effective monitoring by Communications Division.
