Police Pursuit Policies and Procedures

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What is the minimum height for letters on motorcycle registration plates?

70mm

64mm (correct)

79mm

50mm

What is the required stroke width for letters on car registration plates?

16mm

12mm

14mm (correct)

11mm

What is the most critical requirement for a police driver to be considered in pursuit?

The suspect has been identified.

The suspect is driving recklessly.

The suspect is aware of the requirement to stop. (correct)

The police driver has visual confirmation of the suspect's identity.

How much space must there be between different groups of characters on car plates?

33mm Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true for motorcycle number plates registered after September 1, 2001?

They must only display a number plate at the rear. Signup and view all the answers

Which principle must be applied when deciding whether to pursue a vehicle?

National Decision Model (NDM). Signup and view all the answers

What factors should be considered regarding the subject vehicle during a pursuit?

The type of vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum space required between the font and the edge of the registration plate?

11mm Signup and view all the answers

What does a police officer need to establish about the subject during a pursuit?

The current level of risk posed by the pursued driver. Signup and view all the answers

Which consideration is NOT included in the Criteria for Pursuit?

The relationship between the suspect and the police officer. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the points to prove that justifies pursuing a vehicle?

The police actions were justified and least intrusive. Signup and view all the answers

What factor regarding the subject vehicle could influence the pursuit decision?

Whether the suspect is a juvenile. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not relevant when assessing whether to pursue a vehicle?

The length of the pursuit. Signup and view all the answers

What color background must the front number plate display?

White Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a requirement for number plates fitted after 1 September 2021?

Characters must be a single shade of black Signup and view all the answers

What is the prescribed font for UK registered vehicle number plates?

Charles Wright 2001 Signup and view all the answers

What must be marked on the number plate to indicate compliance?

Supplier name Signup and view all the answers

According to current regulations, which of the following is NOT allowed on number plates?

Background patterns Signup and view all the answers

Which British Standard number must be displayed on number plates fitted after 1 September 2021?

BS AU 145e Signup and view all the answers

What color background is required for the rear number plate?

Yellow Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following vehicles must have reflective number plates displayed?

All vehicles registered post-2001 Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of police pursuits mentioned?

Spontaneous and Pre-Planned Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Observe and report' entail in the context of police pursuits?

Monitoring and directing resources before a pursuit starts Signup and view all the answers

What indicates that a pursuit has started spontaneously?

When the suspect driver decides to flee upon seeing a police vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Temporarily Held' refer to in pursuit terminology?

The subject vehicle has stopped in traffic Signup and view all the answers

In pursuit communication, what does 'Taken First...' indicate?

The subject vehicle has taken the first exit on a roundabout Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for risk assessment during a pursuit?

The pursuit trained driver Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'Going Round Again' signify in pursuit terms?

The subject has completed a second round on a roundabout Signup and view all the answers

What are registration plates in the context of police pursuits?

The official identification numbers on vehicles Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pursuit Definition

A police driver is considered to be in pursuit when they believe the subject vehicle has no intention of stopping and is aware of a requirement to stop.
The police driver will continue to follow the subject vehicle to either report its progress or attempt to stop it.

Pursuit Criteria

The National Decision Model (NDM) must be used to determine if a pursuit is justified, proportionate, and the least intrusive option.
Factors to consider include: level of risk posed by the driver, suspect's identity, seriousness of the offence, intelligence about the suspects, age and vulnerability of the driver or passengers, type of vehicle, route of travel, and available tactical options.

Pursuit Terminology

Observe and Report: Officers can observe and report the subject vehicle's movements before initiating a pursuit. This allows for the deployment of additional resources, potentially leading to a safer resolution.
Spontaneous Pursuit: Occurs when the suspect driver is triggered to flee by a police vehicle without prior warning or preparation for a pursuit.
Pre-planned Pursuit: Involves situations where a pursuit is anticipated, allowing for strategy development, tactic identification, and contingency planning.

Pursuit Communication Terminology

Subject: Refers to the vehicle being pursued.
Left, Left, Left/Right, Right, Right: Indicates the subject vehicle's left or right turns.
Nearside/Offside: Identifies premises or landmarks when the pursuit continues without deviation.
Temporarily Held: Indicates the subject vehicle is stopped by traffic.
Not One, Not One, Not Two, Not Two: Details the subject's navigation through a roundabout.
Taken First...: Identifies the subject vehicle's chosen exit from a roundabout.
Going Round Again: Indicates the subject vehicle is completing a second circuit of the roundabout.

Registration Plates

Number plates must be made of reflective material and display black characters on a white background for the front plate and black characters on a yellow background for the rear plate.
They must not have a background pattern, must be marked to show the supplier, and display the British Standard number "BS AU 145e" for plates fitted after September 1, 2021.
Characters must be non-removable and non-reflective. 3D (raised) characters, flags, symbols, identifiers, and a green flash for zero-emission vehicles are allowed.
For UK registered vehicles, the prescribed font is "Charles Wright 2001", though similar fonts are permitted.
Vehicles registered on or after September 1, 2001 must display a reflective white registration plate on the front and a reflective yellow plate on the rear, both with non-reflective black characters. The rear plate must be illuminated between sunset and sunrise.

Plate Size and Font

For cars, lorries, buses, etc., registered on or after September 1, 2001, the font and size of the characters must conform to the following specifications:
Letters must be 79mm high and 50mm wide (except for the letter "I" or number "1").
Letters must have a stroke thickness of 14mm.
Spacing between letters in the same group should be 11mm, and 33mm between different groups.
A minimum of 11mm space should be between the font and the edge of the plate.

Motorbike Plate Standards

For motorcycles registered on or after September 1, 2001, plates must display the following:
Letters must be at least 64mm high and 44mm wide (except for the letter "I" or number "1").
Letters must have a stroke thickness of 11mm.
Spacing between letters should be 10mm, and 13mm between vertical groups of characters.
A minimum of 11mm space should be between the font and the edge of the plate.
Motorcycles registered on or after September 1, 2001 only need to display a plate at the rear of the vehicle.

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This quiz covers the definitions, criteria, and terminology related to police pursuits. Learn about the National Decision Model and the factors that determine the justification and proportionality of a pursuit. Enhance your understanding of the protocols for safe and effective law enforcement operations.