The chasing of the cars

Question 1

During a vehicle pursuit, the area lieutenant (or WC) will:

Answer 1

Monitor the pursuit and is responsible for ensuring that the pursuit is conducted according to department policies and procedures.

Allow the area field supervisor to remain in control of the pursuit, and limit radio traffic that may cause confusion regarding supervision of the pursuit. The lieutenant should refrain from radio communication unless they are going to countermand the supervisor in control of the pursuit.

Order discontinuance of the pursuit when the dangers of the pursuit outweigh the need to apprehend the suspect.

Respond to the termination point of the pursuit, and ensure the appropriate notifications are made.

Question 2

When a pursuit leaves Clark County, supervisors will re-evaluate considering 4 factors: (HACA)

Answer 2

How long pursuit has lasted

whether Assistance is needed from another agency

whether Communication can be maintained

All factors in policy as to whether the pursuit can be safely conducted and within compliance with law and policy.

Question 3

Does the 20mph above the speed limit rule apply to pursuit driving?

Answer 3

Not yet

Question 4

Vehicles not equipped with siren and authorized emergency lights (WILL or WILL NOT) be permitted to take part in a pursuit.

Answer 4

Will NOT

Question 5

If supervisor is involved in a pursuit, what should they do as soon as they can?

Answer 5

Relinquish all positions to standard marked patrol units.

Question 6

When can an officer continue pursuing after being involved in a collision?

Answer 6

1. No unit is available to assume the pursuit or respond to the unit involved.
2. Damage to the unit is minor, and it can still be operated without danger.
3. There are no apparent injuries as a result of the accident.

Question 7

When can Code 3 caravanning or paralleling of units take place?

Answer 7

When authorized by a supervisor.

Question 8

Considerations when allowing pursuits to continue:

Answer 8

1. Whether the need for immediate apprehension of the suspect(s) outweighs the dangers created by the pursuit itself.
2. Whether the suspect is known to officers and/or can be apprehended at a later time.
3. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic and road conditions.
4. Nature of the area of the pursuit: residential, commercial, or rural.
5. Weather conditions, time of day, and visibility which creates an unreasonable risk of injury to the public or the pursuing officers.
6. Alternatives to pursuit, including the availability of the air unit, the use of the precision intervention technique (PIT), stop sticks, or arrest at a later time.

Question 8

Post-pursuit Lieutenant responsibilities (BT):

Answer 8

Review the Pursuit Report, pursuit audio, CAD printout, and any other evidence to determine if pursuit procedures were followed.

Attach the pursuit audio, CAD printout, and any other applicable evidence to the Blue Team Pursuit Report.

Ensure the Blue Team Pursuit Report accurately documents if the pursuit was justified and within policy before submitting to the bureau/area commander.

Ensure any necessary corrective actions are initiated and documented in the Blue Team follow-up.

Forward the report to the bureau/area commander for review.

Question 9

Bubble tactic

Answer 9

A non-code tactic that is utilized when attempting to contain a suspect in a vehicle.

Question 10

If “bubbling” officers observe the suspect in a vehicle pursuit, can they engage the suspect?

Answer 10

Not without supervisor approval

Question 11

Discontinuance of pursuit:

Answer 11

The complete cessation of a pursuit by the decision of pursuing officers or supervisors - to include the discontinuance of visual contact of the pursued vehicle via turning at the first reasonable turn off of the primary street - and the return to routine operations.

Question 12

Paralleling:

Answer 12

Additional police units, approved by a supervisor, travelling on adjacent streets using emergency equipment to keep pace with a pursuit.

Question 13

Code 3 caravanning or paralleling of units or other attempts to join the pursuit without authorization from a supervisor is __________.

Answer 13

prohibited

Question 14

Termination of pursuit:

Answer 14

The finality of a vehicular pursuit due to either suspect apprehension, the crashing of the suspect’s vehicle or suspect lost/evaded pursuing unit(s), and the return to routine operation.

Question 15

What is the cornerstone of
the department’s pursuit philosophy?

Answer 15

The requirement for immediate supervisory authorization for a pursuit and on-going supervisory control of a pursuit.

Question 16

How many units authorized in a pursuit?

Answer 16

3, unless primary requests more and supervisor authorizes.

Question 17

Who completes Pursuit Report?

Answer 17

Anyone who assumed the primary position at any point during the pursuit.

Question 18

When is PIT deadly force?

Answer 18

a. PIT at a speed of over 40mph

b. PIT used on motorcycles.

c. PIT used on high center-of-gravity vehicles likely to roll over such as vans, SUVs, and Jeeps.

d. Circumstances which create a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury.

Question 19

Circumstances warranting the use of PIT as deadly force:

Answer 19

1) Continued movement of the pursued vehicle would place others in danger of bodily harm or death; and/or

2) Apparent risk of harm, to other than the occupants of the pursued vehicle, is so great as to outweigh the risk of harm in making the forcible stop; and

3) Other means of apprehension have been considered and rejected as impractical (e.g., continue to follow, stop sticks, and/or call for the air unit).