Policy Flashcards
(322 cards)
We are allowed Low Risk Pursuit in what circumstances?
Any offense or traffic infraction; including driving under the Influence
We are allowed High Risk pursuits in what crimes?
Murder, attempted murder, drive-by shootings, robbery where shots were fired, planting a destructive device, kidnapping and/or rape of a child.
What kind of vehicles can sworn personnel have to participate in a pursuit?
authorized marked or unmarked fleet vehicles
These vehicles have the same or similar body style as marked patrol cars, are a solid color, and are not conspicuously marked. This would include Lieutenant and Command Staff cars. Normally should not be the primary vehicle in a pursuit.
Unmarked Fleet
These vehicles are conspicuously marked police vehicle that has striping, lettering and Department seals. These vehicles may or may not have roof-mounted light bars. Muted marking, as on a DUI vehicle, would be considered marked for this policy
Marked Fleet Vehicle
Paralleling a pursuit is only permitted when authorized by a shift supervisor during an attempt to either______________.
channel the pursuit, deploy stop sticks, or a combination of both
Where should the supervisor who authorized the pursuit AND the Lieutenant (Shift Commander) respond immediately after the pursuit is terminated?
Termination point of a pursuit
Prior to the end of their shift, the Lieutenant/ Designee will email a synopsis of the pursuit to:
District Commander and/or
Bureau Commander
and the Chief Inspector.
Who can authorize our sworn members to assist another agency with their pursuit.
Only the on-duty patrol lieutenant or shift commander/ designee
After the pursuit, Shift Commanders will thoroughly review all of the documents along with any available video and complete the pursuit review within how many days?
7 business days.
In a pursuit, Prior to the use of a vehicle tactic, a supervisor must approve the use of vehicle tactics, unless circumstances do not allow this, such as ______________.
radio communication is down or events are happening so quickly this communication is not possible.
What is a pursuit method for directing a suspect vehicle through a pre-positioned “channel” of marked patrol vehicles to cause the vehicle to either run over stop sticks or direct it into a progressively narrowing passageway or lane location on the roadway.
Channeling
How many marked units are ideal for channeling in a pursuit?
Between three and six marked units.
When can a Stop Stick be used on a motorcycle, ATV, or other similar vehicles?
in cases where the use of deadly force is appropriate and there is an immediate need to end a dangerous pursuit without delay.
During a pursuit who and when can boxing in be authorized?
authorized by a supervisor on any felony vehicle in order to prevent a pursuit.
What is a moving Vehicle Tactic that consists of “low speed ramming” of a suspect vehicle designed to physically disable the vehicle, but not intentionally physically incapacitate the suspect(s) or occupant
Directed Contact
To use the directed contact technique, what speeds are authorized?
The suspect vehicle must be stopped or traveling under 20 MPH
and
The Officer’s vehicle is traveling no more than 20 MPH
In what circumstances should a standing roadblock NEVER be used?
High Speed Situation
A deadly force pursuit tactic intentionally using a GPD vehicle as a weapon to hit a suspect vehicle at speeds greater than 20 MPH is what?
Ramming
Equipment-
Who is responsible for issuing, storing, inventorying departmental equipment under their control?
Bureau commanders
Equipment-
Who is responsible for issuing handguns?
Operational Skills Unit
How often will each bureau inspect equipment under their control?
At least annually
When are searches of city property/equipment not subject for due care?
When the purpose is for discovering city police violations.
Computers-
If members need to legitimately access an inappropriate site, WHO and WHEN should they notify?
Administrative Service Bureau commander in writing within 4 hours.
Also-SHOULD notify supervisor