Law Enforcement Tactics

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What is the purpose of the Foot Pursuit Concepts Directive?

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

What should officers consider during a foot pursuit?

  • Whether the suspect is armed
  • The seriousness of the offense committed
  • The location
  • All of the above (correct)

Does flight alone provide reasonable suspicion to detain a suspect?

  • It depends on the circumstances
  • Flight is not mentioned in the text
  • Yes
  • No (correct)

What responsibility do arresting officers have when the detention evolves into an arrest?

<p>To articulate the probable cause to support the arrest (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should partner officers discuss at the beginning of each watch or assignment?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is chasing a fleeing suspect on foot considered inherently dangerous?

<p>Because it may result in deadly consequences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT one of the Tactical Four Cs?

<p>Control (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To ensure the integrity of the containment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should officers on the perimeter do if they see a possible suspect attempting to escape?

<p>Maintain their position and alert the command post (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of retracing the route of a foot pursuit after the suspect is taken into custody?

<p>To locate any discarded evidence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a barrier in the context of foot pursuit tactics?

<p>Any object that would cause officers or suspects to alter their direction of travel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To focus on the safety of the primary officer and responding personnel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason for discontinuing a foot pursuit?

<p>The suspect is armed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should officers broadcast when establishing a perimeter?

<p>The boundaries of the perimeter (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When pursuing an armed suspect, officers should generally do so in which mode?

<p>Containment mode (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The possibility of additional suspects in the vehicle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under most circumstances, should officers have their firearms drawn while involved in a foot pursuit?

<p>No, to decrease the chance of an unintentional discharge (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is it reasonable for officers to employ parallel foot pursuit tactics?

<p>During apprehension mode (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During a foot pursuit, officers should avoid separating and remain alert for potential ambush.

<p>Officers should split up and cover more ground to increase the chances of apprehending the suspect. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information should officers broadcast during the initial radio broadcast of a foot pursuit?

<p>The location and direction of travel of the suspect. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are officers discouraged from communicating regularly in simplex mode during a foot pursuit?

<p>Simplex mode cannot be monitored by Communications Division. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do when rounding a corner or reaching the end of a fence during a foot pursuit?

<p>Officers should utilize a 'quick peek' to provide a glimpse of what is on the other side. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors influence an officer's decision to operate in apprehension mode or containment mode during a foot pursuit?

<p>The location and available resources. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What force can an officer use to effect a detention, effect an arrest, overcome resistance, or prevent escape during a foot pursuit?

<p>The use of a strong push to the upper back of the suspect. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following situations would NOT be considered separation?

<p>When one officer is unable to render aid to the other due to a suspect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of separation in law enforcement?

<p>To provide a reasonable distance for officers to set up a perimeter (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can partner officers separate?

<p>When they are in containment mode (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for partner officers to not separate?

<p>To ensure they can always render aid to each other (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can partner officers separate even if there is no containment mode?

<p>When they need to render aid to each other (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of setting up a perimeter in containment mode?

<p>To prevent suspects from escaping (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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