5/212.05 Foot Pursuits

Question 1

The purpose of a foot pursuit is…

Answer 1

to apprehend a subject who refuses to voluntarily comply with an officer’s lawful order to stop fleeing

Question 2

An incident where an officer chases, on foot, a subject who is attempting to avoid being taken into custody

Answer 2

Foot Pursuit

Question 3

The pursuit of subjects wherein the intent of the pursuing officer is to take the subjects into custody as quickly as possible

Answer 3

Apprehension

Question 4

The isolation of a subject within a confined/controlled area, large or small, with the intent of preventing the subject’s escape

Answer 4

Containment

Question 5

Officer may initiate foot pursuits of individuals if the officer reasonably believes they were…

Answer 5

about to engage in, is engaging in, or has engaged in criminal activity.

Question 6

The decision to pursue to apprehend vs containment should be based upon….

Answer 6

circumstances existing at the time and the availability of other resources (personnel for perimeter, K9, and Air unit)

Question 7

Upon becoming aware of a foot pursuit, the supervisor shall make every reasonable effort to ascertain sufficient information to…

Answer 7

direct responding resources and take command, control, and coordination of the foot pursuit

Question 8

Foot pursuits are very dynamic and dangerous for both the public and involved officers, supervisors will…

Answer 8

make every effort to respond to the location and monitor the foot pursuits progress and outcome.

Question 9

During a foot pursuit, it is the supervisor’s responsibility to..

Answer 9

monitor the pursuit and coordinate response of resources

Question 10

Supervisors will respond to foot pursuits when any of the following occur:

Answer 10

A: injury to the officer
B: Injury occurs to a citizen, other than running subject
C: Injury occurs to the subject
D: Any entry into a residence or similar structure, regardless if occupied or not
E: Any reportable force occurs, regardless of injury
F: Any other unusual occurrence that warrants supervisory oversight

Question 11

Upon apprehension of the subject, supervisor should…

Answer 11

respond to termination point and direct post pursuit activity

Question 12

At the completion of the foot pursuit, supervisors should….

Answer 12

conduct after action review with involved officers and debrief the foot pursuit with the shift