32 Questions
What is the first action an officer takes after deciding to pursue a fleeing person?
Notify Communications of the pursuit
What is the proper procedure for officers when a pursuit is discontinued?
Deactivate emergency equipment, acknowledge on the radio, and resume routine patrol
When can officers pursue fleeing persons outside of Charles County without needing supervisory approval?
Only for violent felonies
What information is included in the lookout broadcast by the primary pursuit unit?
Details about the person(s) being pursued and vehicle description
What is the responsibility of the secondary unit once it engages in a pursuit?
Keep Communications informed of location and speed
Who can authorize a pursuit to continue into another county for offenses other than a violent felony?
Shift commander or pursuit supervisor
What must happen when individuals arrested in other Maryland counties are to be returned to Charles County?
Senior officer evaluation and approval if it won't jeopardize the Charles County case
In what scenario are radio transmissions from units other than primary or secondary units kept at a minimum?
When units are in close proximity to each other
What is the general rule for units involved in a pursuit passing each other?
Not pass each other except for specific planned purposes
Under what circumstances must a person arrested in another state be taken before a judicial officer?
All cases related to arrests in other states
What is the next step after a person arrested in another state has been taken before a judicial officer?
Immediate extradition procedures to Charles County
Why do units in close proximity attempt to use different siren modes?
To distinguish themselves from other close units
What is the main requirement for the coordination of a pass between units?
Verbal coordination over the radio
Which type of vehicle may be used in a pursuit based on the requirements outlined in the text?
Truck chassis and SUV style vehicles meeting emergency vehicle criteria
What should units not assigned a primary or secondary role in a pursuit do as it nears their location?
Inform Communications of their positioning
What is the recommended course of action for units attempting to assist in a pursuit moving away from them?
Respond reasonably to lend assistance if possible or be in a tactical position
When is it permissible to operate a vehicle containing a non-employee passenger in a high-speed manner during a pursuit?
In extreme circumstances with written explanation of those circumstances
What must an officer do when involved in a pursuit?
Activate emergency lights and siren
In what situation can Agency motorcycles or truck chassis type vehicles not routinely used for patrol purposes be used in a pursuit?
In life-threatening circumstances with immediate reporting to the Sheriff
What should officers driving vehicles pulling trailers or other equipment refrain from doing during a pursuit?
Entering the pursuit route
What action does the pursuit supervisor take after convening a meeting to conduct a critique of a pursuit?
Documents any policy or procedure violations and recommendations for training.
In what software is the pursuit report submitted if the Blue Team Internal Affairs software is inoperable?
OPR
What additional step may be taken by the Patrol Commander to understand and evaluate a pursuit under certain circumstances?
Designate an employee to write a formal report to be attached to the Blue Team report.
What is included in the formal report written after reviewing videos or holding a formal conference on a pursuit?
Attached to the Blue Team report for consideration in annual evaluations.
When is it permissible for Agency motorcycles or truck chassis type vehicles not routinely used for patrol purposes to engage in a pursuit?
When engaged in pursuits alongside regular patrol vehicles.
Who reviews the Blue Team report forwarded by OPR in the context of pursuits?
Commander
The pursuit supervisor is responsible for writing a formal report of the critique meeting held after a pursuit.
False
All violations of policy or procedure during a pursuit are documented in the Form #226A.
False
The Blue Team Internal Affairs software is the only method for submitting pursuit reports.
False
Videos are never reviewed or formal conferences held to understand and evaluate pursuits.
False
The Training Division is not responsible for providing any pursuit-related training.
False
The Patrol Commander does not play any role in designating employees to write formal reports after reviewing videos or holding formal conferences on pursuits.
False
Learn about the procedure followed by police officers when pursuing a fleeing individual, including the communication protocols and the information required for broadcasting a lookout. This quiz covers the steps taken by officers during a pursuit.
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