Foot Pursuits (3.220)

Question 1

The safety of department personnel and the public ___ be the primary consideration when determining whether a foot pursuit will be initiated OR continued.

Answer 1

shall

Question 2

Officers deciding whether to initiate a foot pursuit or implement containment procedures WILL act ___ and MUST take into consideration the reason for the foot pursuit as well as the ___ of the crime.

Answer 2

reasonably

severity

Question 3

Officers ___ initiate foot pursuits of any individual(s) the officer ___ believes is engaged in criminal activity.

Answer 3

may

reasonably

Question 4

When deciding whether to initiate or continue a foot pursuit, officers ___ consider other possible reasonable alternatives such as pursue to apprehend vs. pursue to contain. The decision to continue a foot pursuit ___ be constantly evaluated based upon the availability of other resources (eg: K9, air support, or additional officers).

Answer 4

should

must

Question 5

The following officer safety issues SHOULD be considered: (11)

Answer 5

1. The potential for violence to officer(s) or citizens.
2. The officer is acting alone.
3. The subject is known or believed to be armed.
4. The officer becomes unsure of his / her location and direction of travel.
5. Radio contact is lost with dispatch or backup offices.
6. The officer loses possession of his / her firearm, radio, or other essential equipment.
7. The subject enters a building, structure, confined space, or otherwise isolated area.
8. The officer becomes aware of anticipated circumstances that increase the risk to officers or the public (ie: baiting to ambush).
9. An officer pursuing multiple subjects does not reasonably believe he / she would be able to control the subjects should a confrontation occur.
10. 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.
11. The need to secure department vehicles left unlocked or running

Question 6

Officers initiating a foot pursuit SHOULD broadcast: (5)

Answer 6

1. Unit identifier
2. Location and direction of travel
3. Reason for the foot pursuit
4. Number of subjects and description
5. Whether the subject is known or believed to be armed

Question 7

Persons who are in a prolonged physical encounters with officers ___ be at risk for ___. Officer ___ summon medical attention if the subject is injured, complains of injury, or shows signs of distress (eg: displays DIFFICULTY BREATHING or appears to LOSE CONSCIOUSNESS).

Answer 7

may

medical distress

will

Question 8

During pursuit to CONTAIN, the officer SHOULD: (4)

Answer 8

1. Use protective cover or a position of advantage near where the suspect was last seen
2. Broadcast the suspect’s description and last direction of travel.
3. Establish a perimeter, and
4. Evaluate the time needed for the arrival of additional resources.

Question 9

Supervisor Responsibilities

A supervisor will make a ___effort to ascertain information, direct responding resources, and take command of the foot pursuit. The supervisor’s physical presence is ___required to exercise control over the foot pursuit and the support resources. Recognizing that foot pursuits are dynamic and dangerous for both the public and involved officers, supervisors ___ make every effort to ___ and will ___ assess the situation to ensure the foot pursuit is conducted with established department guidelines.

Answer 9

reasonable

not

will

responded

continuously

Question 10

Supervisor WILL RESPOND to a foot pursuit when: (4)

I
A (entry)
A (force)
A (unusual)

Answer 10

1. Injury to an officer, citizen, or suspect
2. Any entry into a residence or similar structure, REGARDLESS if it is occupied or not.
3. Any reportable UoF
4. Any other unusual occurrences that warrants supervisory oversight.