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What is considered a pursuit if a law enforcement officer attempts to perform a traffic stop and the vehicle in question flees?
Which of the following vehicles are authorized as primary pursuit vehicles?
Under what circumstances may unmarked agency vehicles engage in pursuits?
When are law enforcement personnel, accompanied by non-sworn passengers, authorized to engage in pursuits?
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Under what circumstances may a pursuit be initiated?
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What is another circumstance under which a pursuit may be initiated?
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What should happen if suspect information is known or the resulting injuries are determined less severe than initially reported during a pursuit?
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Which of the following is NOT authorized to engage in pursuits?
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When is discharging firearms at a moving vehicle or shooting from a moving vehicle justified?
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Who responds to the termination point of all pursuits?
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What should be preserved after a P.I.T. maneuver?
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Who completes a supplement to the General Offense report and diagram (non-crash) if no injuries occurred?
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What is the responsibility of the supervisor of the primary pursuing deputy?
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What is completed by a sergeant or corporal when a stop stick device is used?
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What is the purpose of the critique of the pursuit?
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Who attends the critique of the pursuit?
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What is done with photographs taken at the conclusion of a pursuit?
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What is forwarded to the appropriate Department Commander?
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What is an exception to the provision of security checkpoints?
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How many law enforcement vehicles are normally necessary upon initiation of a pursuit?
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What should ground units do if aviation responds to assist and identifies the pursued vehicle?
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What is Vehicle Intercept also referred to as?
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What is the purpose of the Rolling roadblock technique?
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What is the Stationary roadblock technique considered as?
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What is the Precision Immobilization Technique (P.I.T.) used for?
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What is required for the utilization of the P.I.T. maneuver?
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In which circumstances can covert vehicles or vehicles without emergency equipment be used to perform the Vehicle Intercept Procedure?
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What factors should be considered prior to initiating a pursuit?
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If a law enforcement officer attempts to perform a traffic stop and the vehicle in question flees, it is always considered a pursuit.
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Unmarked agency vehicles are not authorized to engage in pursuits.
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Law enforcement personnel accompanied by non-sworn passengers can engage in pursuits in any situation.
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A pursuit may be initiated if someone in the pursued vehicle has committed a misdemeanor.
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If suspect information is known or the resulting injuries are determined less severe than initially reported, a pursuit should continue.
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Motorcycles are authorized to engage in pursuits.
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A pursuit may be initiated if the vehicle has been involved in and left the scene of a traffic crash involving only minor injuries.
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A pursuit may be initiated if someone in the pursued vehicle has committed a burglary of a conveyance or auto theft.
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All law enforcement vehicles are authorized to perform the Vehicle Intercept Procedure.
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Only one law enforcement vehicle is necessary upon initiation of a pursuit.
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The Rolling roadblock technique is a type of deadly force.
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The Precision Immobilization Technique (P.I.T.) can be used without justification for pursuing the suspect vehicle.
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Units in the general area of the pursuit should always participate in the pursuit.
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Aviation intelligence plays a crucial role in determining the continuation of a pursuit.
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Suspects in the fleeing vehicle being known to be armed is a factor to consider when initiating a pursuit.
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Weather conditions are not a factor to consider when initiating a pursuit.
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The Port of Tampa is an exception to the provision of security checkpoints.
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Vehicle Intercept is also referred to as a Rolling roadblock.
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Firearms can be discharged at a moving vehicle or shot from a moving vehicle unless it is justified under state law and agency policies.
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The supervisor will meet with all involved law enforcement personnel after a P.I.T. maneuver.
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A Traffic Crash Investigator shall complete a supplement to the General Offense report and diagram (non-crash) if injuries occurred.
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A Vehicle Pursuit Report is completed by the pursuing deputy.
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The critique of the pursuit is held within 24 hours after the pursuit.
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Photographs taken at the conclusion of a pursuit are attached to the General Offense report.
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A Stop Stick Pursuit Form is faxed to the Sheriff's Office after a pursuit.
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The Vehicle Pursuit Report is completed by the District Commander.
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A Vehicle Accident report is completed if a PIT maneuver is attempted or performed.
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The District Commander ensures the comments portion of the Vehicle Pursuit Report is completed.
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Study Notes
Vehicle Pursuit Policy
- A pursuit is not considered a pursuit if the law enforcement officer immediately deactivates the agency vehicle's emergency equipment and changes course of direction, notifying Communications of their actions.
- Authorized pursuit vehicles:
- Marked patrol vehicles are primary pursuit vehicles
- Unmarked agency vehicles may engage in pursuits until a marked vehicle can take over
- Other vehicles (e.g., motorcycles, special purpose vehicles, patrol wagons, crime scene vans, and vehicles not equipped with emergency equipment) shall not become involved in pursuits
- Law enforcement personnel accompanied by non-sworn passengers:
- Shall only engage in pursuits when they are the primary unit and have initiated the pursuit
- Shall relinquish primary unit status and disengage from the pursuit when other units actively engage, unless specifically authorized by a supervisor to continue
- Pursuits may be initiated:
- When the officer reasonably believes someone in the pursued vehicle has committed or attempted to commit a forcible felony
- When substantial evidence indicates the vehicle has been involved in and left the scene of a traffic crash involving death or serious bodily injury
- Exceptions to this provision:
- Physical breaches to security checkpoints within the Port of Tampa, Tampa International Airport, or other statutorily defined locations with restricted or secured access
- Factors to consider before initiating a pursuit:
- Speed
- Road conditions
- Identity and actions of the suspect
- Weather
- Pedestrian volume
- Time of day
- Special circumstances (e.g., active school zone, driving against oncoming traffic)
Pursuit Procedure
- Only the initiating police vehicle (primary vehicle) and two back-up vehicles (secondary vehicles) will normally be necessary
- Units in the general area of the pursuit shall remain in their assigned area unless requested to participate
- Units that take any action relative to a pursuit shall notify radio via voice
- Aviation responds to assist, identifies the pursued vehicle, and maintains continuous observation:
- Ground units shall minimize line of sight of the pursued vehicle by reducing vehicle speed while continuing the pursuit, unless circumstances allow
- Aviation intelligence shall greatly influence a supervisor's determination as to the continuation of a pursuit
Vehicle Intercept and Termination Techniques
- Vehicle Intercept:
- Utilizing law enforcement vehicles to block the path of travel of a stationary vehicle or a vehicle coming to a stop
- Requires training prior to use
- Covert vehicles or vehicles without emergency equipment should not be used except in exigent circumstances
- Rolling Roadblock:
- The intentional act of using law enforcement vehicles to physically force a suspect vehicle to slow to a stop and then prevent the driver from exiting the driver's door
- Requires training prior to use
- Covert vehicles or vehicles without emergency equipment should not be used except in exigent circumstances
- Stationary Roadblock:
- The intentional act of utilizing a barricade or obstruction across a roadway or path of travel of a suspect vehicle
- Generally considered deadly force and requires supervisory approval to implement
- Precision Immobilization Technique (P.I.T.):
- The intentional act of utilizing a law enforcement vehicle to physically alter a suspect vehicle's path of travel in order to stop it
- Requires training prior to use
- Covert vehicles or vehicles without emergency equipment should not be used except in exigent circumstances
- Justification (forcible felony) is required to pursue the suspect vehicle
Firearms and Pursuit Termination
- Law enforcement personnel shall not discharge firearms at a moving vehicle or shoot a firearm from a moving vehicle unless the use of deadly force is justified under state law, agency policies, and procedures
- Supervisor or shift commander will respond to the termination point of all pursuits
- Supervisor will meet with all involved law enforcement personnel
Post-Pursuit Procedures
- Precision Immobilization Technique (P.I.T.):
- Immediately after a P.I.T. maneuver is performed:
- Other vehicles should avoid driving over scuff or yaw marks from involved vehicles
- The scene of initial P.I.T. contact, the path both vehicles followed during the P.I.T., and the final resting place of both vehicles should be preserved
- Immediately after a P.I.T. maneuver is performed:
- Reports and documentation:
- Personnel involved in the pursuit shall complete a General Offense report or supplement, as appropriate
- Supervisor responsibilities:
- Complete a Vehicle Pursuit Report (via Blue Team)
- Complete a Use of Force Report (via Blue Team) if a P.I.T. maneuver was attempted or performed
- Complete a Vehicle Accident Report (via Blue Team) if damage occurs to a Sheriff's Office vehicle not related to the application of the P.I.T. maneuver
- Critique of the pursuit shall be held with the District Commander, Assistant District Commander, Shift Lieutenant, supervisor of the primary pursuing deputy, and the pursuing deputy
- The Department Commander (or his/her designee) shall send a copy of the Vehicle Pursuit Report and a copy of the General Offense report to the Training Division, and forward the Vehicle Pursuit Report to Professional Standards
Vehicle Pursuit Policy
- A pursuit is not considered a pursuit if the law enforcement officer immediately deactivates the agency vehicle's emergency equipment and changes course of direction, notifying Communications of their actions.
- Authorized pursuit vehicles:
- Marked patrol vehicles are primary pursuit vehicles
- Unmarked agency vehicles may engage in pursuits until a marked vehicle can take over
- Other vehicles (e.g., motorcycles, special purpose vehicles, patrol wagons, crime scene vans, and vehicles not equipped with emergency equipment) shall not become involved in pursuits
- Law enforcement personnel accompanied by non-sworn passengers:
- Shall only engage in pursuits when they are the primary unit and have initiated the pursuit
- Shall relinquish primary unit status and disengage from the pursuit when other units actively engage, unless specifically authorized by a supervisor to continue
- Pursuits may be initiated:
- When the officer reasonably believes someone in the pursued vehicle has committed or attempted to commit a forcible felony
- When substantial evidence indicates the vehicle has been involved in and left the scene of a traffic crash involving death or serious bodily injury
- Exceptions to this provision:
- Physical breaches to security checkpoints within the Port of Tampa, Tampa International Airport, or other statutorily defined locations with restricted or secured access
- Factors to consider before initiating a pursuit:
- Speed
- Road conditions
- Identity and actions of the suspect
- Weather
- Pedestrian volume
- Time of day
- Special circumstances (e.g., active school zone, driving against oncoming traffic)
Pursuit Procedure
- Only the initiating police vehicle (primary vehicle) and two back-up vehicles (secondary vehicles) will normally be necessary
- Units in the general area of the pursuit shall remain in their assigned area unless requested to participate
- Units that take any action relative to a pursuit shall notify radio via voice
- Aviation responds to assist, identifies the pursued vehicle, and maintains continuous observation:
- Ground units shall minimize line of sight of the pursued vehicle by reducing vehicle speed while continuing the pursuit, unless circumstances allow
- Aviation intelligence shall greatly influence a supervisor's determination as to the continuation of a pursuit
Vehicle Intercept and Termination Techniques
- Vehicle Intercept:
- Utilizing law enforcement vehicles to block the path of travel of a stationary vehicle or a vehicle coming to a stop
- Requires training prior to use
- Covert vehicles or vehicles without emergency equipment should not be used except in exigent circumstances
- Rolling Roadblock:
- The intentional act of using law enforcement vehicles to physically force a suspect vehicle to slow to a stop and then prevent the driver from exiting the driver's door
- Requires training prior to use
- Covert vehicles or vehicles without emergency equipment should not be used except in exigent circumstances
- Stationary Roadblock:
- The intentional act of utilizing a barricade or obstruction across a roadway or path of travel of a suspect vehicle
- Generally considered deadly force and requires supervisory approval to implement
- Precision Immobilization Technique (P.I.T.):
- The intentional act of utilizing a law enforcement vehicle to physically alter a suspect vehicle's path of travel in order to stop it
- Requires training prior to use
- Covert vehicles or vehicles without emergency equipment should not be used except in exigent circumstances
- Justification (forcible felony) is required to pursue the suspect vehicle
Firearms and Pursuit Termination
- Law enforcement personnel shall not discharge firearms at a moving vehicle or shoot a firearm from a moving vehicle unless the use of deadly force is justified under state law, agency policies, and procedures
- Supervisor or shift commander will respond to the termination point of all pursuits
- Supervisor will meet with all involved law enforcement personnel
Post-Pursuit Procedures
- Precision Immobilization Technique (P.I.T.):
- Immediately after a P.I.T. maneuver is performed:
- Other vehicles should avoid driving over scuff or yaw marks from involved vehicles
- The scene of initial P.I.T. contact, the path both vehicles followed during the P.I.T., and the final resting place of both vehicles should be preserved
- Immediately after a P.I.T. maneuver is performed:
- Reports and documentation:
- Personnel involved in the pursuit shall complete a General Offense report or supplement, as appropriate
- Supervisor responsibilities:
- Complete a Vehicle Pursuit Report (via Blue Team)
- Complete a Use of Force Report (via Blue Team) if a P.I.T. maneuver was attempted or performed
- Complete a Vehicle Accident Report (via Blue Team) if damage occurs to a Sheriff's Office vehicle not related to the application of the P.I.T. maneuver
- Critique of the pursuit shall be held with the District Commander, Assistant District Commander, Shift Lieutenant, supervisor of the primary pursuing deputy, and the pursuing deputy
- The Department Commander (or his/her designee) shall send a copy of the Vehicle Pursuit Report and a copy of the General Offense report to the Training Division, and forward the Vehicle Pursuit Report to Professional Standards
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This quiz covers the guidelines for vehicle pursuits, including when a pursuit is considered active and authorized pursuit vehicles. Learn the rules for marked and unmarked vehicles, and more.
