30 Questions
What is the purpose of the Foot Pursuit Concepts Directive?
To discuss general tactical concepts for foot pursuits
What should officers consider during a foot pursuit?
All of the above
Does flight alone provide reasonable suspicion to detain a suspect?
No
What responsibility do arresting officers have when the detention evolves into an arrest?
To articulate the probable cause to support the arrest
What should partner officers discuss at the beginning of each watch or assignment?
All of the above
Why is chasing a fleeing suspect on foot considered inherently dangerous?
Because it may result in deadly consequences
Which one of the following is NOT one of the Tactical Four Cs?
Control
What is the purpose of establishing a command post (CP) during a tactical operation?
To ensure the integrity of the containment
What should officers on the perimeter do if they see a possible suspect attempting to escape?
Maintain their position and alert the command post
What is the purpose of retracing the route of a foot pursuit after the suspect is taken into custody?
To locate any discarded evidence
What is the definition of a barrier in the context of foot pursuit tactics?
Any object that would cause officers or suspects to alter their direction of travel
What is the role of the secondary officer during a foot pursuit?
To focus on the safety of the primary officer and responding personnel
Which of the following is NOT a reason for discontinuing a foot pursuit?
The suspect is armed
What should officers broadcast when establishing a perimeter?
The boundaries of the perimeter
When pursuing an armed suspect, officers should generally do so in which mode?
Containment mode
What should officers consider when a foot pursuit begins with a suspect fleeing from a vehicle?
The possibility of additional suspects in the vehicle
Under most circumstances, should officers have their firearms drawn while involved in a foot pursuit?
No, to decrease the chance of an unintentional discharge
When is it reasonable for officers to employ parallel foot pursuit tactics?
During apprehension mode
During a foot pursuit, officers should avoid separating and remain alert for potential ambush.
Officers should split up and cover more ground to increase the chances of apprehending the suspect.
What information should officers broadcast during the initial radio broadcast of a foot pursuit?
The location and direction of travel of the suspect.
Why are officers discouraged from communicating regularly in simplex mode during a foot pursuit?
Simplex mode cannot be monitored by Communications Division.
What should officers do when rounding a corner or reaching the end of a fence during a foot pursuit?
Officers should utilize a 'quick peek' to provide a glimpse of what is on the other side.
What factors influence an officer's decision to operate in apprehension mode or containment mode during a foot pursuit?
The location and available resources.
What force can an officer use to effect a detention, effect an arrest, overcome resistance, or prevent escape during a foot pursuit?
The use of a strong push to the upper back of the suspect.
Which of the following situations would NOT be considered separation?
When one officer is unable to render aid to the other due to a suspect
What is the purpose of separation in law enforcement?
To provide a reasonable distance for officers to set up a perimeter
Under what circumstances can partner officers separate?
When they are in containment mode
What is the main reason for partner officers to not separate?
To ensure they can always render aid to each other
When can partner officers separate even if there is no containment mode?
When they need to render aid to each other
What is the purpose of setting up a perimeter in containment mode?
To prevent suspects from escaping
This quiz tests your knowledge on transitioning to containment mode and discontinuing a foot pursuit in law enforcement situations. Learn about tactical situations, suspect visibility, entering structures, and armed suspects.
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