Police Protocol: Follow and Pursuit Procedures

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What should the Divisional Inspector or Duty Inspector do once notified of an authorised follow or pursuit?

Take over as the controller

Provide recommendations regarding resolution strategies via radio communications (correct)

Directly engage in the pursuit

Withdraw all police vehicles from the pursuit

In an authorised follow or pursuit, what is the preferred type of police vehicle to be used?

Unmarked police vehicle

Marked police vehicle with emergency warning equipment (correct)

Police motorcycle

Unmarked police motorcycle

What should be done if the police driver is the only occupant of the vehicle during a pursuit?

Continue the pursuit regardless

Replace the single member unit with a unit containing two members (correct)

Withdraw from the pursuit immediately

Request additional unmarked police vehicles to join the pursuit

Why is overtaking and/or driving abreast of an evading vehicle considered dangerous?

Due to the inherent danger associated with such actions Signup and view all the answers

What action should the controller take regarding unmarked police vehicles and police motorcycles during a pursuit?

Vest responsibility and authority to withdraw them as soon as practicable Signup and view all the answers

How should recommendations regarding resolution strategies be communicated during a pursuit?

Via radio communications for consideration/approval by the controller Signup and view all the answers

What is a situation where urgent duty driving might be justified and reasonable?

Responding to urgent assistance calls Signup and view all the answers

During an evade police, what must members do in terms of communication?

Communicate on an open radio talk group monitored by Radio Dispatch Services Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of members involved in an evade police situation?

Assist in reaching a safe resolution Signup and view all the answers

When is it acceptable to continue following an evading vehicle during a pursuit?

Only if specific conditions are met Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances should members comply with directions during an evade police?

At all times during the incident Signup and view all the answers

What types of police actions require immediate communication with Radio Dispatch Services?

Evade police, authorised follow, or pursuit Signup and view all the answers

What does 'evading vehicle' refer to in the context of police pursuit protocols?

A vehicle that intentionally avoids being stopped by police Signup and view all the answers

What defines a 'pursuit' in police protocols?

A police vehicle attempting to engage a driver who doesn't stop for police Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a 'primary unit' in police vehicle intercept scenarios?

It is the police vehicle initiating an intercept resulting in an evade police, authorised follow, or a pursuit Signup and view all the answers

In terms of police protocol, what defines 'likelihood'?

A possibility for harm to occur during a pursuit Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes 'risk' according to the text within the context of police pursuits?

The possibility that harm might occur, including death, injury, or illness Signup and view all the answers

How does the text define 'pursuit' as it relates to police engagements?

Directly engaging with or attempting to engage a driver who refuses to stop for police Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Urgent Duty Driving Situations

Situations that may justify urgent duty driving include emergencies, serious crimes, response to hold-up alarms, and response to calls for urgent assistance.
Positioning a unit to implement a resolution strategy, including Vehicle Immobilisation Device deployment, may also be justified.

Management of Evades, Follows, and Pursuits

Members involved in an evade, follow, or pursuit must communicate with Radio Dispatch Services (RDS) as soon as possible, including the reason for the police action.
They must immediately commence strategies and tactics to assist in reaching a safe resolution to the incident.
Except for reasonable time to communicate with RDS, an evading vehicle must not continue to be followed unless authorized.

Key Definitions

'Evading vehicle' includes a vehicle committing an offence, a vehicle that has been successfully or unsuccessfully immobilised, or a vehicle involved in a pursuit.
'Likelihood' means a chance of something happening.
'Primary unit' means the police vehicle that initiates a vehicle intercept resulting in an evade, follow, or pursuit.
'Pursuit' occurs when a member in a police vehicle continues to directly engage, or attempt to engage, the driver or rider of a vehicle that refuses to stop for police.
'Risk' means the possibility that harm might occur.

Notification and Guidance

The Divisional Inspector or Duty Inspector should be notified of an authorised follow or pursuit as soon as practicable by RDS.
The inspector monitors the incident and gives direction and guidance to the controller, or any other member involved.

Resolution Strategies

All recommendations regarding resolution strategies must be made via radio communications for consideration/approval by the controller.

Preferred Police Vehicle

The preferred police vehicle during an authorised follow or pursuit is a marked police vehicle (other than a motorcycle) fitted with emergency warning equipment.

Safety Considerations

The controller should replace a single member unit with a unit with two members as soon as practicable to ensure safety and effective communications.
The practice of overtaking and/or driving abreast of an evading vehicle is inherently dangerous.

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Description

This quiz covers the protocols and procedures for authorized follow or pursuit situations in law enforcement. Topics include notifying the Divisional Inspector, giving direction and guidance, and making recommendations via radio communications. Test your knowledge on police vehicle preferences and resolution strategies.