Code 3 Driving

Question 1

Officers responding to non-emergency calls ___ ___use emergency lights and/or siren for the sole purpose of crossing intersections

A. May not
B. Should Not
C. wont
D. Will not

Answer 1

D. Will not

Question 2

Reasons for code 3 response

Answer 2

1) Imminent danger to citizens and arrival of officer may save lives
2) Another officer req assistance in volatile situation
3) Reliable info felony in progress
4) Pursuits

Question 3

Primary unit (or 1st to initiate code 3) will

Answer 3

1) Notify communications of code 3
2) Activate and continuously utilize emergency lights/siren
3) Activate code 3 button on the MDT, if equipped with MDT
4) Proceed in safe manner
5) All of the above*****

Question 4

Secondary Officer will:

Answer 4

1) Notify communications of code 3
2) Activate the code 3 button on the MDT
3) Proceed in a safe manner
4) All of the above**

Question 5

T/F

Additional units respond code 3 utilizing the code 3 button on MDT, do not break code red on radio

Answer 5

True

Question 6

T/F

Field Supervisor will 1) Monitor respective radio channels to ensure strict adherence to this policy & will cancel or direct code 3 responses, as warranted.

Answer 6

True