3.220 Foot Pursuits Flashcards
Foot pursuits are inherently dangerous and require ________, ___________, and _____________ awareness.
Good judgement, sound tactics and heightened safety awareness.
Foot pursuit apprehension:
The pursuit of subjects wherein the intent of the pursuing officer(s) is to take the subject(s) into custody as quickly as possible.
Foot pursuit containment:
The isolation of a subject within a confined/controlled area, large or small, with the intent of preventing the subject’s escape.
What must officers take into consideration when deciding to initiate a foot pursuit or implement containment procedures?
The reason for the foot pursuit, as well as the severity of the crime.
During a foot pursuit, what officer safety concerns should be considered? (11)
- The potential of violence to officers or citizens
- The officer is acting alone
- The subject is known or believed to be armed
- The officer becomes unsure of his/her location or direction of travel
- Radio contact is lost with dispatch or backup officers
- The officer loses possession of their firearm, radio, or other essential equipment
- The subject enters a building, structure, confined space, or other isolated area
- The officer becomes aware of unanticipated circumstances that increase the risk to officers or the public (i.e., baiting to ambush)
- An officer pursuing multiple subjects does not reasonably believe he/she would be able to control the subjects should a confrontation occur
- Two or more officers involved in the pursuit become separated, lose visual contact with one another, or obstacles separate them to the degree they cannot immediately assist each other
- The need to secure department vehicles left unlocked or running
Whose responsibility is it to coordinate the progress of a foot pursuit?
The initiating officer’s, unless relieved by another officer or a supervisor.
Officers initiating a foot pursuit should broadcast what information?
- Unit identifier
- Location and direction of travel
- Reason for the foot pursuit
- Number of subjects and description
- Whether the subject is known or believed to be armed
When an officer involved in a foot pursuit loses sight of the suspect, the officer should consider transitioning from “pursuit to apprehend” to “pursuit to contain.” In the transition to containment, what should the officer do?
- Use protective cover or a position of advantage near where the suspect was last seen
- Broadcast the suspect’s description and last direction of travel
- Establish a perimeter
- Evaluate the time needed for additional resources
The first responding officer who is not actively engaged in the immediate apprehension of the suspect during a foot pursuit will establish what?
A 360-degree perimeter
Supervisors will make reasonable efforts to do what during a foot pursuit?
Ascertain information, direct responding resources, and take command of the foot pursuit.
Recognizing foot pursuits are dynamic and dangerous for both the public and involved officers, supervisors will ____________ and will continuously ____________ to ensure the foot pursuit is conducted within established Department guidelines.
make every effort to respond; assess the situation
A supervisor will respond to a foot pursuit when the following occur:
- 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
Upon apprehension of the suspect of a foot pursuit, the supervisor should do what?
Promptly respond to the termination point and direct post pursuit activity. Supervisors should conduct an after-action review with the officer(s) involved.
What is the primary consideration when determining whether a foot pursuit is initiated or continued?
The safety of department personnel and the public
Persons who in prolonged physical encounters (to include foot pursuits) with officers may be at risk of what?
Medical distress
