12.535 Vehicle Pursuit OIC Responsibilities
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What should a pursuit OIC do when a pursuit enters an adjoining jurisdiction?

  • Switch to a private communication line for the pursuit.
  • Request activation of Channel 16 (Pursuit 31) and notify ECC. (correct)
  • Inform the initiating district to take over the pursuit.
  • Continue communication on the original channel used for the pursuit.

    • During a vehicle pursuit, which channel should be used once a pursuit leaves the initiating district?

  • Any available channel depending on officer discretion.
  • The original district channel.
  • Channel 16 (Pursuit 31) exclusively at all times.
  • The channel of the district being entered. (correct)

    • In which scenario is emergency operation of a police vehicle NOT authorized?

  • Responding to a report of an explosion.
  • Assisting another officer.
  • Pursuing a suspect in a high-speed chase.
  • Conducting routine patrols at normal speed. (correct)

    • What must officers ensure when operating a police vehicle in emergency mode?

    <p>Utilize emergency lights and siren.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the dispatcher in a pursuit situation?

    <p>To notify district personnel and keep radio traffic minimal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When switching channels during a pursuit, what must the pursuing officers do?

    <p>Ensure ECC broadcasts an ACB.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What responsibilities does the pursuit Officer in Charge (OIC) have?

    <p>To direct units, authorize roadblocks, and monitor the pursuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example where emergency operation is justified while operating a police vehicle?

    <p>Responding to an auto accident with reported injury.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the pursuit OIC complete following a pursuit?

    <p>Form 34, Vehicle Pursuit Report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What channel should officers in a pursuit initiated in District One switch to when they enter I-75 north?

    <p>Channel Five.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an all-county broadcast (ACB) during a pursuit?

    <p>To notify all counties of a pursuit likely crossing city limits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a duty of the Pursuit Officer in Charge (OIC) regarding the safety of civilians?

    <p>Drive safely and avoid endangering other citizens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should compliance be noted at the end of the Form 34 narrative?

    <p>Using predetermined compliance response categories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who assumes the role of the pursuit OIC if the unit supervisor is unavailable?

    <p>A district supervisor where the pursuit began</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary duty of the ECC during a pursuit?

    <p>To broadcast the pursuit on all available channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the secondary responsibility of the pursuit OIC regarding video evidence?

    <p>To review DVR and BWC footage of involved units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary consideration when setting up roadblocks by officers?

    <p>They must avoid endangering innocent citizens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vehicle types are permitted for use in roadblocks according to the guidelines?

    <p>Department-owned vehicles only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should Stop Sticks be deployed to ensure effective use?

    <p>They are designed for a controlled release of air from tires.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if they encounter innocent citizens at a roadblock?

    <p>Inform them to proceed through without detaining them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum length of the Barracuda Stop Stick?

    <p>Three feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key responsibility of the pursuit OIC regarding roadblocks?

    <p>To coordinate roadblocks only with higher officers' permission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Stop Stick model is specifically designed for use in covert situations?

    <p>Piranha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do to alert drivers as they approach a roadblock?

    <p>Turn on all vehicle emergency lights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario is emergency operation of a police vehicle justified?

    <p>An explosion report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required of officers when engaging in emergency vehicle operations?

    <p>Activating both emergency lights and siren</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the pursuit OIC do upon entering a different city jurisdiction during a pursuit?

    <p>Request activation of channel 16 and broadcast an ACB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a prohibited action while operating a police vehicle in emergency mode?

    <p>Having passengers who are not police personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protocol if a vehicle pursuit initiated in District Four travels into the City of Reading?

    <p>Switch to Channel 16 for communication with county agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following circumstances does NOT justify engaging in pursuit driving with lights and siren?

    <p>A routine traffic stop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should officers behave while pursuing a suspect to ensure safety?

    <p>They must ensure the safety of other citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During a vehicle pursuit, what is the primary communication channel to be used once the pursuit switches jurisdictions?

    <p>Channel 16 (Pursuit 31)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of vehicles are Stop Sticks permitted to be used on?

    <p>Vehicles with four or more wheels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions regarding Stop Sticks is prohibited?

    <p>Deploying from a moving police vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which situation should Stop Sticks NOT be deployed?

    <p>When pedestrians are nearby</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following guidelines should be followed when deploying Stop Sticks?

    <p>Isolate traffic from the pursuit area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do before using Stop Sticks?

    <p>Alert the Emergency Communication Center (ECC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical safety consideration for officers when deploying Stop Sticks?

    <p>Location and available cover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which models of Stop Sticks should be deployed only on stationary vehicles?

    <p>Barracuda, Terminator, and Piranha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of training must operators receive regarding Stop Sticks?

    <p>Proper use of Stop Sticks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario allows an operator to proceed through an intersection against a red traffic signal?

    <p>With due regard for safety after slowing down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum speed an operator can exceed the posted limit while in emergency mode?

    <p>20 miles per hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a vehicle with a portable flashing blue light from an emergency vehicle?

    <p>It is not legally recognized as an emergency vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions must officers take when responding to calls with silent emergency lights only?

    <p>Exercise extreme caution and maintain a reasonable speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which condition can the use of flashing emergency lights alone be considered insufficient for an emergency designation?

    <p>When used without a siren in certain situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must an operator consider when maintaining a reasonable vehicle speed in emergency conditions?

    <p>Time of day, weather, and traffic conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required of an operator when approaching a stop sign in emergency mode?

    <p>The operator must slow down and ensure safety before proceeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a vehicle type that can use a portable blue light?

    <p>Marked emergency vehicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of report must be completed if a vehicle escapes from a traffic stop and is not located?

    <p>A Non-NIBRS Case Report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which code should be selected in the Vehicle/Property Tab for a vehicle involved in fleeing and eluding?

    <p>Loss Code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must the investigating officer be notified following the recovery of a vehicle?

    <p>Once the vehicle is located</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for closing the report if a vehicle is not recovered within 28 days?

    <p>The auto theft investigator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with the white copy of a civil citation issued during an investigation?

    <p>It must be forwarded for entry into the Civil Citation Tracking System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is required once a vehicle is successfully towed after being recovered from fleeing and eluding?

    <p>Fax a copy of the 369 to CIN1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will the Planning and Inspections Section analyze annually?

    <p>Vehicle pursuits for compliance with policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step when a vehicle is located or recovered after escaping?

    <p>Complete a Non-NIBRS supplement report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a vehicle flees during a traffic stop and is not located or recovered?

    <p>The pursuit is handled by the officer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions is required if the vehicle remains unrecovered within 28 days?

    <p>Notify the investigator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate course of action if the vehicle fleeing a pursuit is located after a period?

    <p>Impound the vehicle immediately.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which situation should an officer file a Non-NIBRS report concerning a vehicle pursuit?

    <p>If there is enough information for entry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process follows if a pursued vehicle escapes and is not located?

    <p>Completing a vehicle pursuit notification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied when a vehicle fleeing during a traffic stop is categorized as 'not located'?

    <p>The vehicle was not recovered after the pursuit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a vehicle pursuit reporting process when a vehicle is recovered?

    <p>Completion of a detailed report.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What classification does a situation fall under when a pursued vehicle escapes and is neither located nor recovered?

    <p>Pending further leads.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Vehicle Pursuit OIC Responsibilities

    • If the unit supervisor is unavailable, the district supervisor becomes the pursuit OIC
    • Dispatch will notify ECC shift OIC with relevant information (time, car number, and district)
    • ECC will notify other districts when the pursuit enters adjoining district boundaries

    Pursuit OIC Responsibilities

    • Pursuit OIC retains control and monitors the pursuit situation
    • Pursuit OIC directs units in and out of the pursuit
    • Pursuit OIC re-assigns primary and secondary units
    • Pursuit OIC sets posts
    • Pursuit OIC authorizes roadblocks
    • Pursuit OIC terminates the pursuit
    • Pursuit OIC completes Form 34 (Vehicle Pursuit Report)
    • Pursuit OIC reviews DVR/BWC footage from all units involved in the pursuit

    Emergency Operation of Police Vehicles

    • Emergency operation (lights and sirens) is authorized during emergency cases
    • Use emergency lights and sirens
    • Ensure DVR and BWC are activated
    • Do not have civilian passengers in police vehicles while on duty
    • Do not use four-way flashers

    Roadblocks

    • Direct permission from the pursuit OIC is required
    • Only police vehicles are to be used in roadblocks
    • Do not create hazards to other vehicles
    • Ensure the open route of the restricted area requires approaching vehicles to move slowly
    • Turn off vehicle, leave the vehicle, and turn on all emergency lights

    Stop Sticks

    • The department has four models of Stop Sticks: Standard, Barracuda, Terminator, and Piranha
    • Stop sticks should deployed for a controlled release of air from a target vehicle's tires, usually within 20-30 seconds

    Police Vehicle Operation

    • Police officers are allowed to use sirens and lights in emergency situations, including pursuing suspects.
    • When operating in emergency mode, officers must use due care and not endanger other people.
    • Officers are not allowed to have passengers in their vehicles while in emergency mode, except civilians observing or patients being transported to the hospital.
    • Officers are restricted from exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 20 mph when driving in emergency mode.

    Silent Response

    • Police officers may respond to calls without sirens, using emergency lights only.
    • Silent responses should be conducted with extreme caution and at a reasonable speed, as officers may not be considered emergency vehicles by law in this mode.

    Portable Flashing Blue Lights

    • Portable flashing blue lights are not considered emergency vehicle lights.
    • These lights should be used to identify emergency situations like auto accidents, road hazards, and crime scenes.

    Stop Sticks

    • Stop Sticks should be used on vehicles with four or more wheels.
    • Stop Sticks deployment must be done on stationary vehicles only, and not while the police car is in motion.
    • Officers must consider safety when using Stop Sticks and make sure the location of deployment is safe.
    • Avoid deploying Stop Sticks on expressways or in areas with pedestrians.
    • Officers should alert the ECC of their intention to use Stop Sticks and where they are located.

    Vehicle Escapes/Not Located

    • A Non-NIBRS Case Report must be completed when a vehicle escapes from a traffic stop or pursuit.
    • The report should specify if a pursuit was initiated and report the violation, initiating officer, and district in the narrative.
    • Once the vehicle is located, a Non-NIBRS supplement report must be filed and the vehicle towed to the Impound Unit.
    • If the vehicle is not located within 28 days, the auto theft investigator will close the report.

    Planning and Inspections Section Responsibilities

    • This section is responsible for conducting an annual analysis of vehicle pursuits to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

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    This quiz covers the essential responsibilities of the Pursuit Officer In Charge (OIC) during police vehicle pursuits. It includes details on communication protocols, control measures, and emergency operations in the context of police pursuits. Test your knowledge on vital procedures and responsibilities for effective management of pursuit situations.

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