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What is the primary consideration for officers when deciding to continue a pursuit?
What is the primary consideration for officers when deciding to continue a pursuit?
- The potential danger to innocent motorists and themselves (correct)
- The identity of the offender
- The distance between the pursuing officers and the fleeing vehicle
- The type of damage to the officer's pursuit vehicle
When should officers strongly consider discontinuing the pursuit and apprehending the offender at a later time?
When should officers strongly consider discontinuing the pursuit and apprehending the offender at a later time?
- When the pursued vehicle's location is no longer definitely known
- When the officer's pursuit vehicle sustains damage
- When the identity of the offender is known and the need for immediate capture is outweighed by the risks (correct)
- When the pursuit is for a violent felony
What does the term 'terminate' mean in the context of this policy?
What does the term 'terminate' mean in the context of this policy?
- To call for backup assistance
- To change pursuit vehicles
- To issue a warning to the fleeing vehicle
- To discontinue or stop chasing the fleeing vehicle (correct)
What is a factor that officers should consider when deciding whether to continue a pursuit?
What is a factor that officers should consider when deciding whether to continue a pursuit?
What is discouraged in the context of this policy?
What is discouraged in the context of this policy?
What factors should officers consider when evaluating the speed of a pursuit?
What factors should officers consider when evaluating the speed of a pursuit?
Why might an officer request additional units to join a pursuit?
Why might an officer request additional units to join a pursuit?
What is the recommended limit for the number of pursuit vehicles?
What is the recommended limit for the number of pursuit vehicles?
What should officers not involved in the pursuit do?
What should officers not involved in the pursuit do?
When might an officer consider terminating a pursuit?
When might an officer consider terminating a pursuit?
When should a pursuit be terminated?
When should a pursuit be terminated?
What is a factor to consider when deciding to initiate or discontinue a pursuit?
What is a factor to consider when deciding to initiate or discontinue a pursuit?
Why should pursuits not be undertaken with a prisoner in the police vehicle?
Why should pursuits not be undertaken with a prisoner in the police vehicle?
What is not a factor to consider when deciding to initiate or discontinue a pursuit?
What is not a factor to consider when deciding to initiate or discontinue a pursuit?
What should an officer consider when deciding to initiate or discontinue a pursuit?
What should an officer consider when deciding to initiate or discontinue a pursuit?
What is one of the responsibilities of the supervisor in a pursuit?
What is one of the responsibilities of the supervisor in a pursuit?
What factor would the supervisor consider when deciding whether to add more units to a pursuit?
What factor would the supervisor consider when deciding whether to add more units to a pursuit?
What is the supervisor's responsibility when the pursuit is terminated?
What is the supervisor's responsibility when the pursuit is terminated?
What is the purpose of ensuring compliance with inter-jurisdictional pursuit agreements?
What is the purpose of ensuring compliance with inter-jurisdictional pursuit agreements?
What is one of the considerations when determining the number of peace officers necessary to safely make an arrest?
What is one of the considerations when determining the number of peace officers necessary to safely make an arrest?
What is the primary responsibility of the air unit in a vehicle pursuit?
What is the primary responsibility of the air unit in a vehicle pursuit?
Who assumes responsibility for monitoring and controlling a vehicle pursuit?
Who assumes responsibility for monitoring and controlling a vehicle pursuit?
What is one of the factors the supervisor verifies upon being notified of a pursuit?
What is one of the factors the supervisor verifies upon being notified of a pursuit?
Under what circumstances can the air unit terminate a pursuit?
Under what circumstances can the air unit terminate a pursuit?
What is the primary goal of supervisory control and responsibility in vehicle pursuits?
What is the primary goal of supervisory control and responsibility in vehicle pursuits?
