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What is the purpose of stop sticks?
What is the purpose of stop sticks?
- To immediately stop a fleeing vehicle
- To damage tires on the fleeing vehicle
- To prevent the vehicle from continuing at high speeds (correct)
- To cause a car crash to apprehend suspects
Who has the authority to decide whether to use vehicle apprehension techniques?
Who has the authority to decide whether to use vehicle apprehension techniques?
- The Shift Leader
- Only the deputy involved in the pursuit (correct)
- Agency's Training Unit
- Any personnel on the field
What is the recommended setup location for deploying stop sticks?
What is the recommended setup location for deploying stop sticks?
- In the direct path of the fleeing vehicle
- In front of the fleeing vehicle
- Near the center of the road
- Along the roadside out of view, away from vehicular traffic (correct)
Which personnel are allowed to use apprehension techniques?
Which personnel are allowed to use apprehension techniques?
Why should the deputy deploying stop sticks position themselves on the opposite side of the roadway?
Why should the deputy deploying stop sticks position themselves on the opposite side of the roadway?
When should vehicle apprehension tactics be coordinated?
When should vehicle apprehension tactics be coordinated?
What is required for personnel to use vehicle apprehension techniques?
What is required for personnel to use vehicle apprehension techniques?
Which of the following is NOT an authorized vehicle apprehension technique?
Which of the following is NOT an authorized vehicle apprehension technique?
What is required for deputies engaged in vehicle pursuits?
What is required for deputies engaged in vehicle pursuits?
In the context of the policy, what constitutes a 'pursuit'?
In the context of the policy, what constitutes a 'pursuit'?
What must deputies do regarding traffic laws once the pursuit has ended?
What must deputies do regarding traffic laws once the pursuit has ended?
Who is permitted to engage in pursuits according to the policy?
Who is permitted to engage in pursuits according to the policy?
What is the level of accountability for agency personnel regarding public safety?
What is the level of accountability for agency personnel regarding public safety?
Who must authorize any attempt to reengage a suspect in a vehicle after the pursuit has been terminated?
Who must authorize any attempt to reengage a suspect in a vehicle after the pursuit has been terminated?
What should the dispatcher do if the pursuit enters another sector different from where it started?
What should the dispatcher do if the pursuit enters another sector different from where it started?
What action should a deputy take when a suspect vehicle speeds away?
What action should a deputy take when a suspect vehicle speeds away?
When can an immediate vehicle apprehension technique be used?
When can an immediate vehicle apprehension technique be used?
What distinguishes a 'pursuit' from simply following a suspect vehicle?
What distinguishes a 'pursuit' from simply following a suspect vehicle?
What is a key criterion for utilizing an immediate vehicle apprehension technique?
What is a key criterion for utilizing an immediate vehicle apprehension technique?
What is the primary emphasis of the policy regarding pursuits?
What is the primary emphasis of the policy regarding pursuits?
What happens if an initial and immediate apprehension technique fails during a justified pursuit?
What happens if an initial and immediate apprehension technique fails during a justified pursuit?
What is the consequence for disregarding the safety of the public during tasks?
What is the consequence for disregarding the safety of the public during tasks?
Who determines the appropriate talk group to utilize if the pursuit goes out of the county?
Who determines the appropriate talk group to utilize if the pursuit goes out of the county?
What should deputies do if the pursuit continues into another sector from where it started?
What should deputies do if the pursuit continues into another sector from where it started?
What is the action required if the suspect has committed another offense in the detaining agency's jurisdiction?
What is the action required if the suspect has committed another offense in the detaining agency's jurisdiction?
Who is responsible for ensuring a General Offense report is completed for incidents involving pursuit or vehicle apprehension techniques?
Who is responsible for ensuring a General Offense report is completed for incidents involving pursuit or vehicle apprehension techniques?
What must the Shift Leader accomplish within ten (10) days of a pursuit?
What must the Shift Leader accomplish within ten (10) days of a pursuit?
If there are no outstanding charges from another jurisdiction, what action will be taken with the suspect?
If there are no outstanding charges from another jurisdiction, what action will be taken with the suspect?
When does the Shift Leader use the BlueTeam data entry program for a Vehicle Pursuit Review?
When does the Shift Leader use the BlueTeam data entry program for a Vehicle Pursuit Review?
What happens once the review of the BlueTeam entry is complete?
What happens once the review of the BlueTeam entry is complete?
Who makes the final approval and forwards the BlueTeam entry to Internal Affairs?
Who makes the final approval and forwards the BlueTeam entry to Internal Affairs?
What action must be taken after the suspect has been released from the other jurisdiction's charges?
What action must be taken after the suspect has been released from the other jurisdiction's charges?
What is the responsibility of the Shift Leader if they initiate a pursuit and other patrol units become available?
What is the responsibility of the Shift Leader if they initiate a pursuit and other patrol units become available?
How should pursuits be handled by the Shift Leader if K-9 units are involved?
How should pursuits be handled by the Shift Leader if K-9 units are involved?
What is the role of Public Safety Telecommunicators (PST) / Communications in pursuits?
What is the role of Public Safety Telecommunicators (PST) / Communications in pursuits?
When should K-9 deputies be utilized as the first assisting vehicle in a pursuit?
When should K-9 deputies be utilized as the first assisting vehicle in a pursuit?
What is the responsibility of the Watch Commander regarding a vehicle pursuit?
What is the responsibility of the Watch Commander regarding a vehicle pursuit?
