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What should a pursuit OIC do when a pursuit enters an adjoining jurisdiction?
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?
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?
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?
What must officers ensure when operating a police vehicle in emergency mode?
What is the role of the dispatcher in a pursuit situation?
What is the role of the dispatcher in a pursuit situation?
When switching channels during a pursuit, what must the pursuing officers do?
When switching channels during a pursuit, what must the pursuing officers do?
What responsibilities does the pursuit Officer in Charge (OIC) have?
What responsibilities does the pursuit Officer in Charge (OIC) have?
What is an example where emergency operation is justified while operating a police vehicle?
What is an example where emergency operation is justified while operating a police vehicle?
What should the pursuit OIC complete following a pursuit?
What should the pursuit OIC complete following a pursuit?
What channel should officers in a pursuit initiated in District One switch to when they enter I-75 north?
What channel should officers in a pursuit initiated in District One switch to when they enter I-75 north?
What is the purpose of an all-county broadcast (ACB) during a pursuit?
What is the purpose of an all-county broadcast (ACB) during a pursuit?
What is a duty of the Pursuit Officer in Charge (OIC) regarding the safety of civilians?
What is a duty of the Pursuit Officer in Charge (OIC) regarding the safety of civilians?
How should compliance be noted at the end of the Form 34 narrative?
How should compliance be noted at the end of the Form 34 narrative?
Who assumes the role of the pursuit OIC if the unit supervisor is unavailable?
Who assumes the role of the pursuit OIC if the unit supervisor is unavailable?
What is a primary duty of the ECC during a pursuit?
What is a primary duty of the ECC during a pursuit?
What is the secondary responsibility of the pursuit OIC regarding video evidence?
What is the secondary responsibility of the pursuit OIC regarding video evidence?
What is a primary consideration when setting up roadblocks by officers?
What is a primary consideration when setting up roadblocks by officers?
Which vehicle types are permitted for use in roadblocks according to the guidelines?
Which vehicle types are permitted for use in roadblocks according to the guidelines?
How should Stop Sticks be deployed to ensure effective use?
How should Stop Sticks be deployed to ensure effective use?
What should officers do if they encounter innocent citizens at a roadblock?
What should officers do if they encounter innocent citizens at a roadblock?
What is the maximum length of the Barracuda Stop Stick?
What is the maximum length of the Barracuda Stop Stick?
What is a key responsibility of the pursuit OIC regarding roadblocks?
What is a key responsibility of the pursuit OIC regarding roadblocks?
Which Stop Stick model is specifically designed for use in covert situations?
Which Stop Stick model is specifically designed for use in covert situations?
What should officers do to alert drivers as they approach a roadblock?
What should officers do to alert drivers as they approach a roadblock?
In what scenario is emergency operation of a police vehicle justified?
In what scenario is emergency operation of a police vehicle justified?
What is required of officers when engaging in emergency vehicle operations?
What is required of officers when engaging in emergency vehicle operations?
What should the pursuit OIC do upon entering a different city jurisdiction during a pursuit?
What should the pursuit OIC do upon entering a different city jurisdiction during a pursuit?
Which of the following is a prohibited action while operating a police vehicle in emergency mode?
Which of the following is a prohibited action while operating a police vehicle in emergency mode?
What is the protocol if a vehicle pursuit initiated in District Four travels into the City of Reading?
What is the protocol if a vehicle pursuit initiated in District Four travels into the City of Reading?
Which of the following circumstances does NOT justify engaging in pursuit driving with lights and siren?
Which of the following circumstances does NOT justify engaging in pursuit driving with lights and siren?
How should officers behave while pursuing a suspect to ensure safety?
How should officers behave while pursuing a suspect to ensure safety?
During a vehicle pursuit, what is the primary communication channel to be used once the pursuit switches jurisdictions?
During a vehicle pursuit, what is the primary communication channel to be used once the pursuit switches jurisdictions?
What type of vehicles are Stop Sticks permitted to be used on?
What type of vehicles are Stop Sticks permitted to be used on?
Which of the following actions regarding Stop Sticks is prohibited?
Which of the following actions regarding Stop Sticks is prohibited?
In which situation should Stop Sticks NOT be deployed?
In which situation should Stop Sticks NOT be deployed?
Which of the following guidelines should be followed when deploying Stop Sticks?
Which of the following guidelines should be followed when deploying Stop Sticks?
What should officers do before using Stop Sticks?
What should officers do before using Stop Sticks?
What is a critical safety consideration for officers when deploying Stop Sticks?
What is a critical safety consideration for officers when deploying Stop Sticks?
Which models of Stop Sticks should be deployed only on stationary vehicles?
Which models of Stop Sticks should be deployed only on stationary vehicles?
What kind of training must operators receive regarding Stop Sticks?
What kind of training must operators receive regarding Stop Sticks?
Which scenario allows an operator to proceed through an intersection against a red traffic signal?
Which scenario allows an operator to proceed through an intersection against a red traffic signal?
What is the maximum speed an operator can exceed the posted limit while in emergency mode?
What is the maximum speed an operator can exceed the posted limit while in emergency mode?
What distinguishes a vehicle with a portable flashing blue light from an emergency vehicle?
What distinguishes a vehicle with a portable flashing blue light from an emergency vehicle?
Which of the following actions must officers take when responding to calls with silent emergency lights only?
Which of the following actions must officers take when responding to calls with silent emergency lights only?
Under which condition can the use of flashing emergency lights alone be considered insufficient for an emergency designation?
Under which condition can the use of flashing emergency lights alone be considered insufficient for an emergency designation?
What must an operator consider when maintaining a reasonable vehicle speed in emergency conditions?
What must an operator consider when maintaining a reasonable vehicle speed in emergency conditions?
What is required of an operator when approaching a stop sign in emergency mode?
What is required of an operator when approaching a stop sign in emergency mode?
Which of the following is NOT a vehicle type that can use a portable blue light?
Which of the following is NOT a vehicle type that can use a portable blue light?
What type of report must be completed if a vehicle escapes from a traffic stop and is not located?
What type of report must be completed if a vehicle escapes from a traffic stop and is not located?
Which code should be selected in the Vehicle/Property Tab for a vehicle involved in fleeing and eluding?
Which code should be selected in the Vehicle/Property Tab for a vehicle involved in fleeing and eluding?
When must the investigating officer be notified following the recovery of a vehicle?
When must the investigating officer be notified following the recovery of a vehicle?
Who is responsible for closing the report if a vehicle is not recovered within 28 days?
Who is responsible for closing the report if a vehicle is not recovered within 28 days?
What should be done with the white copy of a civil citation issued during an investigation?
What should be done with the white copy of a civil citation issued during an investigation?
What action is required once a vehicle is successfully towed after being recovered from fleeing and eluding?
What action is required once a vehicle is successfully towed after being recovered from fleeing and eluding?
What will the Planning and Inspections Section analyze annually?
What will the Planning and Inspections Section analyze annually?
What is the first step when a vehicle is located or recovered after escaping?
What is the first step when a vehicle is located or recovered after escaping?
What happens if a vehicle flees during a traffic stop and is not located or recovered?
What happens if a vehicle flees during a traffic stop and is not located or recovered?
Which of the following actions is required if the vehicle remains unrecovered within 28 days?
Which of the following actions is required if the vehicle remains unrecovered within 28 days?
What is the appropriate course of action if the vehicle fleeing a pursuit is located after a period?
What is the appropriate course of action if the vehicle fleeing a pursuit is located after a period?
In which situation should an officer file a Non-NIBRS report concerning a vehicle pursuit?
In which situation should an officer file a Non-NIBRS report concerning a vehicle pursuit?
What process follows if a pursued vehicle escapes and is not located?
What process follows if a pursued vehicle escapes and is not located?
What is implied when a vehicle fleeing during a traffic stop is categorized as 'not located'?
What is implied when a vehicle fleeing during a traffic stop is categorized as 'not located'?
What is required for a vehicle pursuit reporting process when a vehicle is recovered?
What is required for a vehicle pursuit reporting process when a vehicle is recovered?
What classification does a situation fall under when a pursued vehicle escapes and is neither located nor recovered?
What classification does a situation fall under when a pursued vehicle escapes and is neither located nor recovered?
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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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