Foot Pursuits Flashcards
(13 cards)
FP:
The pursuit of a subject wherein the intent of the pursuing officer is to take the subject into custody as quickly as possible, defines?
Apprehension
FP:
An incident where an officer chases on foot a subject who is attempting to avoid being taken into custody, defines?
Foot Pursuit
FP:
The most important factor in ANY pursuit is?
Safety of Dept Members and the Public
FP:
When SHOULD an Officer transition from Apprehension to Containment?
When the Officer loses sight of the suspect.
FP:
Why is it important to maintain the location the suspect was last seen?
- Prevents one avenue of escape
2. Location for K9 and air unit to being search.
FP:
Officers initiating a foot pursuit SHOULD broadcast the following
- Unit Identifier
- Location and direction of travel
- Reason for the pursuit
- Number of subject and descriptions
- If Subject is armed
FP:
The first responding Officer that is NOT actively engaged in the immediate apprehension will?
Establish a 360 perimeter
FP:
T/F Physical presence by a supervisor on a foot pursuit is always required
False
FP:
Who coordinates RESOURCES on a foot pursuit?
The Supervisor
FP:
Supervisor WILL respond on foot pursuits if?
- Injuries to anyone (suspect, witness, Officer)
- Any UOF
- Any entry made into a structure
- Any unusual occurrence that warrants oversight.
FP:
The decision to initiate a pursuit AND/OR continue a pursuit should be based on _____1______ and ____2______ allowing for what 3 things?
Time
Resources
Containment (perimeter)
Air unit
K9
FP:
Who coordinates THE PROGRESS of a pursuit?
Initiating Officer unless relieved
FP:
Foot pursuits are inherently dangerous and require ______, ______ and __________
Good judgment
Sound tactics
Heightened safety awareness
