Foot Pursuits

Question 1

(Foot Pursuits) Foot pursuits are inherently dangerous and require good ______, sound _______ and heightened __________.

Answer 1

good judgment, sound tactics and heightened safety awareness

Question 2

(Foot Pursuits) What (2) factors, when determining whether a foot pursuits will be initiated or subsequently continued will be considered?

Answer 2

1. The safety of the department personnel

2. The safety of the public

Question 3

(Foot Pursuits) What (2) factors will be considered when deciding whether or not to initiate a foot pursuit or implementing containment procedures?

Answer 3

1. The reason for the foot pursuit

2. The severity of the crime

Question 4

(Foot Pursuits) When deciding whether or not to initiate or continue a foot pursuit, officers should consider other possible, reasonable alternatives such as __________.

Answer 4

Pursue to apprehend vs pursue to contain

Question 5

(Foot Pursuits) When an officer involved in foot pursuit loses sight of the suspect, the officer should consider transitioning from ‘pursuit to apprehend’ to ‘pursuit to contain’. What (4) consideration should the officer consider?

Answer 5

1. The availability of protective cover or a position of advantage near where the suspect was last seen
2. The ability to broadcast the suspect’s last direction of travel and description
3. The ability to ensure that a perimeter is being established
4. The time needed for the arrival of additional resources

Question 6

(Foot Pursuits) Upon becoming aware of a foot pursuit, the supervisor shall make every reasonable effort to ascertain sufficient information to direct responding resources and take ________, ________ and _________ of the foot pursuit.

Answer 6

Command, Control and Coordination

Question 7

(Foot Pursuits) Supervisor will respond to the scene of a foot pursuit when the following (6) occur?

Answer 7

1. Injury occurs to the officer
2. Injury occurs to a citizen
3. Injury occurs to the subject
4. Any entry into a residence or similar structure, regardless if it is occupied or not
5. Any reportable force occurs, regardless of injury
6. Any other unusual occurrence that warrants supervisory oversight

Question 8

(Foot Pursuits) Upon apprehension of the subject(s) the supervisor should promptly respond to the termination point and direct post pursuit activity. Supervisors should conduct ______________ with the officers involved asap, and should consider debriefing at a suitable time to discuss the specifics of foot pursuits that occurred during the shift.

Answer 8

after action reviews