Vehicle Pursuits Policy

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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 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?

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?

The distance between the pursuing officers and the fleeing vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What is discouraged in the context of this policy?

Extended pursuits of violators for misdemeanors not involving violence or risk of serious harm Signup and view all the answers

What factors should officers consider when evaluating the speed of a pursuit?

Public safety, officer safety, and the safety of the occupants of the fleeing vehicle Signup and view all the answers

Why might an officer request additional units to join a pursuit?

If it appears that the number of officers involved would be insufficient to safely arrest the suspect(s) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended limit for the number of pursuit vehicles?

Two vehicles Signup and view all the answers

What should officers not involved in the pursuit do?

Stay out of the pursuit but remain alert to its progress and location Signup and view all the answers

When might an officer consider terminating a pursuit?

When the pursuit speeds have become unreasonably unsafe for the surrounding conditions Signup and view all the answers

When should a pursuit be terminated?

When the risks of continuing the pursuit outweigh the risks of the suspect's escape Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor to consider when deciding to initiate or discontinue a pursuit?

The availability of helicopter assistance Signup and view all the answers

Why should pursuits not be undertaken with a prisoner in the police vehicle?

To ensure the safety of the prisoner and officers Signup and view all the answers

What is not a factor to consider when deciding to initiate or discontinue a pursuit?

The time of day Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer consider when deciding to initiate or discontinue a pursuit?

The totality of objective circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of the supervisor in a pursuit?

To approve and assign additional backup or support units Signup and view all the answers

What factor would the supervisor consider when deciding whether to add more units to a pursuit?

The number of suspects and their known propensity for violence Signup and view all the answers

What is the supervisor's responsibility when the pursuit is terminated?

To notify all participating agencies and identify an on-scene supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ensuring compliance with inter-jurisdictional pursuit agreements?

To ensure that the pursuit is coordinated across jurisdictional boundaries Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the considerations when determining the number of peace officers necessary to safely make an arrest?

The number of suspects and any known propensity for violence Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the air unit in a vehicle pursuit?

To coordinate activities of resources on the ground and provide situational awareness Signup and view all the answers

Who assumes responsibility for monitoring and controlling a vehicle pursuit?

The field supervisor of the officer initiating the pursuit Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the factors the supervisor verifies upon being notified of a pursuit?

The number of units involved in the pursuit Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can the air unit terminate a pursuit?

If ground units are not within visual contact and it is deemed unsafe to continue Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of supervisory control and responsibility in vehicle pursuits?

To ensure the safety of officers and the public Signup and view all the answers