3.210 Vehicular Pursuits

Question 1

Pursuit is an attempt in an authorized emergency vehicle to apprehend a suspect who is FAILING TO YIELD after due notice OR attempting to AVOID APPREHENSION; driving presents a CLEAR AND IMMEDIATE DANGER.

Answer 1

TRUE

Officers continuing to follow REGARDLESS OF ACTIVATION will be considered in pursuit

Question 2

Bubbling

Answer 2

Non-code mobile perimeter.

Obey ALL traffic laws.

Will not engage without approval from supervisor.

Question 3

Paralleling

Answer 3

Approved by supervisor

Use adjacent streets and emergency equipment to KEEP PACE with pursuit.

Question 4

Code 3 Driving

Answer 4

Maximum 20 MPH over the speed limit.

DOES NOT INCLUDE APPLY PURSUITS

Question 5

Officers involved in motor vehicle collision during emergency response or pursuit WILL immediately discontinue unless:
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Answer 5

• No units available to assume the pursuit
• Damage is minor
• No injuries

Question 6

Pursuits will only be conducted for ________ ________ or _______________________. Pursuits will not be conducted for property crime or occupied stolen.

Answer 6

• Violent Felony
• Suspect presents clear and immediate danger to the public

Question 7

Officers articulating clear and immediate danger MUST gain _______________________ over the radio.

Answer 7

Verbal approval from sergeant, area lieutenant or WC

Question 8

Supervisor allowing pursuits must consider:
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Answer 8

• Immediate apprehension vs. dangers
• Apprehend at a later time
• Vehicles, pedestrians, roads
• Residential or commercial areas
• Weather
• Alternatives (stop sticks, PIT, Air Unit)

Question 9

BEFORE conducting a FELONY CAR stop, officers WILL:

Answer 9

• Request the air unit
• Allow time to arrive before activating lights and siren

Question 10

Primary units will broadcast over the air:

Answer 10

• Location, speed direction of travel
• Description/plate
• # of occupants
• Any intention to PIT
• Progress until relieved by secondary
• Discontinue visual contact when Air unit arrives

Question 11

Field supervisor Pursuit considerations

Answer 11

• Immediately acknowledge
• Authorize vs. discontinue
• Consider stop sticks
• Respond to termination point/notifications
• Post pursuit requirements completed

Question 11

Lieutenant pursuit considerations

Answer 11

• Monitor and ensure conducted according to policy
• Allow field supervisor to remain in control. Limit radio traffic UNLESS to countermand.
• Respond to the termination point and ensure appropriate notifications.

Question 12

Interjurisdictional Pursuits Initiated by LVMPD

Pursuits LEAVING Clark County WILL be terminated unless approved by ___________.

Answer 12

WC or field lieutenant

Question 13

Interjurisdictional Pursuits Initiated by LVMPD

Pursuits LEAVING Clark County should re-evaluate:

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Answer 13

• How long has pursuit lasted
• Assistance needed from other jurisdiction.
• Can communications be established/maintained for the duration.
• All factors set forth in policy can the pursuit be conducted safely in compliance with state and policy

Question 14

Supervisors (will/will not) request officers from OJ to join a pursuit.

Answer 14

WILL NOT

Question 15

Interjurisdictional Pursuits Initiated by Other Jurisdiction

Officers are PROHIBITED from joining OJ pursuit unless _______________.

Answer 15

Assigned by a supervisor.

Question 16

Supervisors WILL NOT assign officers to interjurisdictional pursuits unless ___________.

Answer 16

Requested by OJ

Insufficient information, no joining

Routine driving towards the termination point and render BACK UP

Question 17

Authorized officers will DISCONTINUE participation in interjurisdictional pursuits when:
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Answer 17

• additional unit from originating agency joins
• not conducted to LVMPD standards
• dangers outweigh apprehension
• supervisor orders discontinuance.