Foot pursuits

Question 1

When initiating a foot pursuit the following officer safety issues should be considered:

Answer 1

1. The potential for violence to officers or citizens.
2. The officer is acting alone.
3. The subject is known or believed to be armed.
4. The officer becomes unsure of his/her location and direction of travel.

Question 2

Responsibilities of the officer initiating the foot pursuit

Answer 2

1. Unit identifier
2. Location and direction of travel.
3. Reason for the foot pursuit.
4. Number of subjects and descriptions and
5. Whether the subject is known or believed to be armed.

Question 3

When an Officer involved in a foot pursuit loses sight of the suspect, the officer should consider transitioning from ________ __ ________ to Pursuit to _________.

Answer 3

Pursuit to apprehend , Pursuit to contain

Question 4

A supervisor will make reasonable efforts to ___________________, ____________________, and ___________ of the foot pursuit.

Answer 4

Ascertain information, Direct Responding Resources, and take command

Question 5

Foot pursuits are inherently dangerous and require good __________, _________ tactics, and heightened safety awareness.

Answer 5

judgement, sound

Question 6

A supervisor will respond to a foot pursuit when the following occur;

Answer 6

• Injury to an officer, citizen or suspect
• Any entry into a residence or similar structure, regardless if it is occupied or not
• Any reportable force
• Any other unusual occurrence that warrants supervisory oversight

Question 7

Upon apprehension of the suspect, the supervisor should promptly respond to the _____________ point and direct __________ activity.

Answer 7

termination , post-pursuit

Question 8

Supervisor should conduct an _____________ with the officer(s) involved.

Answer 8

after-action review