Vehicle Pursuit

Question 1

Define pursuit

Answer 1

An active attempt by an officer in an authorized emergency vehicle using emergency equipment to apprehend a suspect who is failing to yield after DUE NOTICE or is attempting to avoid apprehension, and whose driving presents a CLEAR and IMMEDIATE DANGER

Question 2

Define Bubble tactic

Answer 2

a NON-CODE tactic when attempting to contain a suspect in a vehicle. Bubbling officers WILL NOT engage nor re-engage the suspect in a vehicle pursuit without supervisor approval.

Question 3

Define Paralleling

Answer 3

additional police units, authorized by a SUPERVISOR, traveling on adjacent streets USING emergency equipment to keep pace with a pursuit. Code 3 caravanning or paralleling of units or other attempts to join the pursuit w/out permission from supervisor is prohibited.

Question 4

T/F

All pursuits will be EFFICIENTLY investigated

Answer 4

False- Thoroughly

Question 5

When is a unit considered primary?

Answer 5

if, at any point during the pursuit, the unit is directly behind the suspect vehicle

Question 6

T/F

Any officer who assumes primary position, at any point during the pursuit, regardless of duration in the primary position, WILL complete a separate pursuit report in blue team.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Supervisors ___ relinquish all positions to standard marked patrol joining the pursuit to enable the supervisor to maintain control & objectivity of continuing the pursuit or determining if it should be discontinued.

A. May
B. Should
C. Shall
D. Will

Answer 7

D. Will

Question 8

If an Officer is in a 401 during pursuit, will IMMEDIATELY discontinue and take proper action unless:

Answer 8

1) No unit is avail.to assume the pursuit or respond to the unit involved.
2) Damage to the unit is minor & it can still be operated w/out danger
3) There are no apparent injuries as a result of the accident.

Question 9

T/F

There will be NO code 3 caravanning or paralleling of units or other attempts to join the pursuit w/out authorization from the supervisor.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

A pursuit will only be conducted for a violent felony or if presents a ______ and _______ danger to the public

A. Fair and prompt
B. Clear and Immediate
C. True and urgent

Answer 10

B. Clear and Immediate

Question 11

T/F

Clear and Immediate danger to the public will be based solely on a subjects reaction to the officers initial attempt to stop the vehicle.

Answer 11

False-WILL NOT

Question 12

Who can verbally approve a pursuit

Answer 12

monitoring sgt
area lt
or watch commander

Question 13

Officers who initiate a pursuit and field supervisors who allow pursuits to continue, MUST consider the following;

Answer 13

1) Whether need for immediate apprehension outweighs danger created by the pursuit
2) Whether suspect is known & can be apprehnd at later time.
3) Vehicular and ped traffic & road conditions
4) Nature of the area of the pursuit; residential, commercial, or rural.
5) Weather conditions, time of day & visibility which creates risk of injury to public/officers
6) Alternatives to the pursuit, including air unit, PIT, stop sticks, or arrest at later time.

Question 14

All decisions to conduct veh pursuits will be made with the primary goal of assuring safety of

Answer 14

the innocent citizens, officers and when possible, those attempting to flee

Question 15

T/F

Before conducting a felony car stop for a 411, officers will req. The air unit & allow it adequate time to arrive before activating emergency equip.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

• Control of the pursuit

- Supervisor will:

Answer 16

1) Immediately acknowledge notification & authorize the continuation of the pursuit via the radio,, ex; “I am supervising this pursuit”, and assume responsibility for controlling pursuit tactics & continuing the pursuit.
2) Order discontinuation of the pursuit via radio when the necessity for apprehension is outweighed by the dangers of the pursuit.
3) Consider PIT and/or stop sticks
4) Respond to termination point & ensure appropriate notifications are made.
5) Ensure all required post-pursuit procedures are completed.

Question 17

T/F

Ground units will visual contact once air unit arrives and in surveillance mode,

Answer 17

False- will discontinue

Question 18

At the _____ of the pursuit, high-risk stop procedures will be used when practical

A. Beginning
B. End
C. Conclusion

Answer 18

C. Conclusion**

Question 19

T/F

Pursuirts by LVMPD will be continued when entering diff jurisdiction

Answer 19

False- discontinued

Question 20

T/F

The pursuing officer or supervisor may request assistance from OJ but not to join the pursuit, however other appropriate forms of assistance.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Officers are prohibited from joining OJ pursuits unless __________

A. Assigned by a supervisor
B. Requested by OJ
C. Is a felony pursuit
D. Authorized only by the WC

Answer 21

A. Assigned by a supervisor

Question 22

T/F

A supervisor WILL NOT assign officers to OJ pursuits unless assistance is requested by the OJ and they provide sufficient info and is in compliance with our policy

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Authorized officers operating as secondary unit in OJ pursuit will immediately discontinue whenever

Answer 23

a) An additional unit from OJ joins pursuit and takes over secondary
b) The pursuit is not conducted within our policy
c) Info is made which indicates the dangers of the pursuit outweigh need to apprehend.
d) An LVMPD supervisor orders the LVMPD to discontinue

Question 24

The use of stop sticks as a pre-pursuit deployment tactic should only be utilized under _____ _____ where the vehicle meets the parameters of a pursuit, should the veh become occupied

Answer 24

extenuating circumstances

Question 25

If a stop stick is used, the following MUST be adhered to:

Answer 25

a) Approval from field supervisor
b) Will not be pre-deployed by a single officer
c) Have a tactical plan (ballistic shield, immediate action, low lethal coverage) in place should the veh become immobilized
d) Be in a position which does not over expose the deployment team from suspect

Question 26

Officers WILL NOT deploy stop stick if;

Answer 26

a) When transporting a prisoner or non police personnel
b) When fleeing suspect have demonstrated a clear intent to injure officers using the vehicle as a deadly weapon, unless effective cover is available at time of the deployment
c) As a weapon
d) On bridges, roadway curves, in or around construction, or any location where deploying officer feels is too dangerous because of veh/ped traffic
e) To slow or stop any of the following unless deadly force applies; 1) motorcycle or any other 2 or 3 wheeled vehicle 2) all terrain vehicles 3) any truck transporting explosives or hazardous materials

Question 27

If a department veh is damaged from stop sticks, the ____ for the vehicle will request assistance and document the incident in accordance with dept procedures.

Answer 27

the officer responsible
or
the officers supervisor

Question 28

stop sticks

T/F

If a citizen veh is damaged the WC will respond

Answer 28

True

Question 29

The stop sticks ____ be repaired or replaced after deployment

A. May
B. Must
c. WILL
d. should

Answer 29

B. Must

Question 30

PIT

Primary and secondary units will consider other means of apprehension before attempting forcible stops and will use a ____ ____ of force which is consistent with the accomplishment of the mission.

Answer 30

REASONABLE AMOUNT

Question 31

PIT

T/F

Officers will broadcast intent to use PIT, otherwise notification will be made after the fact.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

Non-deadly force PIT - used to apprehend at speeds __mph and below, PIT may be used at speeds __mph and below after tire deflation device have been used

A. 40mph
B. 41mph
C. 30Mph
D. None of the above

Answer 32

A. 40

Question 33

Deadly force PIT- speeds over 40mph, on motorcycles, on high centered vehicles, circumstances which create substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury.

A. 25 Mph
B. 41MPH
C. 40MPH
D. 30MPH

Answer 33

C. 40

Question 34

Circumstances warranting the use of PIT as deadly force are as follows

Answer 34

a) Continued movement of the pursued veh would place others in danger of bodily harm or death
b) Apparent risk of harm, to other than the occupants of the pursued veh, is so great as to outweigh the risk of harm in making the forcible stop, and
c) Other means of apprehension have been considered and rejected as impractical (ie; continue to follow, stop sticks, and/or call for air unit).

Question 35

Officers ____ in all cases, consider the safety of the public and suspects before executing PIT

A. Should
B. May
C. Shall
D. Will

Answer 35

D. Will***

Question 36

T/F

Reporting PIT - succesful, attempts, and/or declared uses and vehicle ramming are considered reportable UOF and must be reported in blue team

Answer 36

True

Question 37

T/F

FIT will complete the appropriate reports for incidents where deadly force is used.

Answer 37

False- CIRT will

Question 38

Post Pursuit Requirements

Officers will:

Answer 38

1) Complete the pursuit report in blue team for all pursuits and clearly state the supervisor who authorized the continuance of the pursuit in the report.
2) If PIT was used, complete a UOF report in blue team
3) Incidents where deadly force was used, CIRT handles

Question 39

-Post Pursuit Requirements

Supervisor will:

Answer 39

1) Respond to termination point & assume responsibility for scene
2) Ensure all appropriate notifications are made at the scene
a) Ensure CIRT/FIT notified when deadly force (PIT over 40 and ramming)
b) Notify CIRT/FIT when pursuit involves multi-jurisdiction, multiple area commands, and/or involves more than 5 officers.
c) Notify CIRT/FIT when there is significant damage
3) Conduct thorough investigation to determine if pursuit was within policy and justified (If supervisor was directly involved in the pursuit, a separate supervisor will conduct investigation)
4) Ensure all applicable reports are completed
5) Check area for video surveillance and obtain a copy
6) Review all involved officer’s BWCs to ensure pursuit procedures were followed
7) ensure any officer who assumed primary position completes pursuit report
8) Document in blue team if pursuit has been determined justified and per policy to include all facts & evidence obtained throughout the investigation.
9) Document in blue team if pursuit was determined unjustified and include all facts/evidence obtained.
10) If stop sticks were used, the circumstances justifying their use & details of deployment will be documented in the pursuit report.