Vehicular Pursuits (3.210)

Question 1

Caravanning

Answer 1

Units not directly involved in a vehicular pursuit INTENTIONALLY traveling on the same road as pursuing units and / or suspect vehicle while NOT adhering to all traffic laws, REDARDLESS OF THE ACTIVATION OF EMERGENY EQUIPMENT (lights and siren). CARAVANNING IS PROHIBITED.

Question 2

Monitoring Supervisor

Answer 2

Responsible for the MANAGEMENT of a vehicular pursuit, bubble tactic, and / or air unit surveillance a suspect vehicle that meets pursuit criteria.

Question 3

Primary Pursuing Unit

Answer 3

A unit situated directly behind the suspect vehicle AT ANY POINT during a pursuit.

Question 4

Pursuit

Answer 4

An active ATTEMPT by an officer in an authorized emergency vehicle, using emergency equipment (lights and siren), to apprehend a suspect who is failing to yield after due notice or is attempting to avoid apprehension and whose driving presents a CLEAR AND IMMINENT DANGER. An officer continuing to follow the suspect vehicle, regardless of the activation of emergency equipment, WILL BE CONSIDEERED IN PURSUIT.

Question 5

NRS 484B.700 Subsection 4

(does not relieve officers from liability during pursuit driving)

Answer 5

The provisions of this section DO NOT relieve the driver from the duty to drive with DUE REGARD for the safety of all persons and DO NOT protect the driver from the consequences of the driver’s reckless disregard for the safety of others.

Question 6

C3 driving WILL be utilized by pursuing officers exercising REASONABLE CARE for persons and property. Vehicles not equipped for C3 driving ___ WILL NOT be permitted to take part in a vehicular pursuit under ANY circumstances.

Answer 6

Lights visible from the FRONT, BACK, & SIDES of the vehicle & and AUDIBLE SIREN.

Question 7

Pursuits are NOT authorized for: (3)

Answer 7

Property crime
Minor traffic infraction
Occupied stolen vehicle

Question 8

Authorized pursuit: (2)

Answer 8

Violent felony offense OR
if the suspect presents a CLEAR & IMMEDIATE danger to the public.

A clear and immediate danger to the public will NOT be defined by officers based SOLELY on a SUSPECTS’S REACTION to the Initial stop.

Question 9

If an officer can articulate that a suspect presents a clear and immediate danger to the public, the MONITORING SUPERVISOR ___ the vehicular pursuit over the radio. If approved, the MONITORING SUPERVISOR ___ the continuance of the vehicular pursuit.

Answer 9

Verbally approve
Will direct

Question 10

Initiating officers and FIELD SUPERVISORS who authorized the vehicular pursuit to continue WILL consider: (8)

Answer 10

1. Whether the need for IMMEDIATE apprehension of the suspect(s) outweighs the danger created by the pursuit itself.
   a) If the vehicle pursuit is for a violent felony, pursuing units and monitoring supervisor(s) SHOULD evaluate the SEVERITY OF THE CRIME and when it occurred. (Examples: is the crime part of a violent felony crime serries? Is there a CONFIRMED victim and evidence or corroborating witness(es) to support that a violent felony crime occurred? Does the crime involve SBI of death?
2. Whether the suspect is know to officers and COULD be apprehended later.
3. Speeds of the vehicle pursuit (pursuing units and fleeing vehicle).
4. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic (including road conditions)
5. Environmental factors surrounding the pursuit: residential, commercial, or rural.
6. Weather conditions (eg, rain, fog, or snow).
7. Time of day: does visibility create an UNREASONABLE risk of injury to the public or pursuing officers?
8. Alternatives to allowing the pursuit to continue, INCLUDING the availability of the air unit, use of the bubble tactic, surveillance with unmarked LVMPD vehicles, use of PIT, deployment of stop sticks, or arrest at a later time via investigative means.

Question 11

A maximum of ___ units ___ will be authorized UNLESS additional units are approved to join the pursuit by a MONITORING SUPERVISOR.

Answer 11

three

primary, secondary, and third

Question 12

IF circumstances PERMIT, the primary unit ___ wait for a ___ unit and ___ unit, and when AVAILABLE, the ____ BEFORE activating emergency equipment to initiate a vehicle stop on a pursuable vehicle

Answer 12

SHOULD
secondary
third
air unit

Question 13

Any officer who assumes the primary position, at ___ during the pursuit, regardless of ___ in the primary position, WILL complete a separate pursuit report in blue team.

Answer 13

any point

duration

Question 14

Any primary pursuing unit WILL proceed to the ___ at the conclusion of the pursuit.

Answer 14

termination point

Question 15

Supervisors directly involved in the vehicular pursuit:

Answer 15

Whether as PRIMARY, SECONDARY, or the THIRD unit WILL relinquish their position to a black and white marked patrol unit joining the vehicle pursuit. This will ensure the supervisor maintains command, control, and objectivity of the vehicle pursuit.

Question 16

Decisions made by the pursuing units and MONITORING SUPERVISOR who authorizes the vehicular pursuit WILL:

Answer 16

Have the primary goal of assuring the safety of innocent citizens, officers, and, when POSSIBLE, those who are fleeing. Pursuing units and MONITORING SUPERVISORS WILL CONSTANTLY evaluate conditions and discontinue the pursuit when the danger outweighs the need to apprehend the suspect.

Question 17

If pursuing units discontinue a vehicular pursuit or are ordered by a supervisor to discontinue, the pursuing units WILL: (2)

Answer 17

1. IMMEDIATELY cease emergency operations (lights and siren), reduce speed, and discontinue visual contact with the suspect vehicle.
2. Broadcast over the radio the discontinuance of pursuit and that there is no longer visual contact of the suspect vehicle.

Question 18

An officer involved in a motor vehicle collision during an emergency response or a pursuit WILL IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE involvement & take proper action as required by NRS 484E & deportment directives UNLESS: (3)

Answer 18

1. No unit is available to assume the pursuit or respond to the unit involved.
2. Damage to the unit is minor, and it can still be operated without danger.
3. There is no apparent injuries as a result of the collision.

Question 19

Officers MUST notify dispatch: (3)

Answer 19

1. When a pursuit is initiated and terminated.
2. When a pursuit is initiated and discontinued.
3. When a situation is observed that could result in a pursuit, but the pursuit did not meet the criteria for pursuing (event must be created or updated in this situation).

Question 20

Officers MUST notify communications via radio if they become the primary unit ___ of a vehicle pursuit. Considering the dynamics of a vehicular pursuit, the primary unit could ___ between authorized pursuit units.

Answer 20

at any point

alternate

Question 21

Units bubbling as suspect vehicle ___ not intentionally bubble outside of their assigned area command ___ approved by the ___ and assigned by the communications dispatcher, in consultation with the monitoring supervisor.

Answer 21

Will

Unless

Monitoring supervisor

Question 22

Units bubbling WILL: (5)

Answer 22

1. Attempt to contain the suspect vehicle, NOT apprehend.
2. Monitor the suspect vehicle via radio but WILL NOT seek constant visual contact of the fleeing vehicle.
3. Obey all traffic laws and NOT activate emergency equipment (lights and siren).
4. Avoid engaging the suspect in a vehicular pursuit WITHOUT supervisor approval.
5. AVOID the TERMINATION POINT UNLESS requested by units at the termination point or the monitoring supervisor and assigned by the dispatcher.

Question 23

Whether OR not a vehicle pursuit is occurring, if the suspect vehicle enters another area command OR jurisdiction, the MONITORING SUPERVISOR ___ determine if the bubble tactic should continue. The MONITORING SUPERVISOR WILL NOT ___ responsibilities while the bubble tactic is still active and ___ continue to monitor UNLESS ___ by a higher ranking department supervisor.

Answer 23

will

transition

will

relieved

Question 24

Bubble tactic OUTSIDE of area command OR jurisdiction. SUPERVISOR WILL: (3)

Answer 24

1. Coordinate with the dispatcher to have units assigned to the incident to assist in the bubble tactic ( units from the area command the suspect vehicle entered).
2. If the monitoring supervisor DISCONTINUES, the vehicle pursuit, BUT directs pursuing unit to transition to the BUBBLE TACTIC, pursuing units WILL IMMEDIATELY cease emergency operations (lights and siren), reduce speed, discontinue visual contact with the suspect vehicle, and take part in the bubble tactic, REGARDLESS of the area command or jurisdiction.
3. The primary unit WILL broadcast over the radio the discontinuance of the pursuit, that there is no longer visual contact of the suspect vehicle, and that all units directly involved in the pursuit have transitioned to the bubble tactic.

Question 25

If the danger of a vehicular pursuit outweighs the a apprehension of the fleeing suspect(s), and the VEHICULAR PURSUIT, BUBBLE TACTIC, & AIR UNIT SURVAILLANCE are DISCOUNTINUED, units WILL NOT ___ ATTEMPT TO ___, ____, ___, the suspect vehicle. ALL units will CLEAR and return to regular CFS.

Answer 25

intentionally

locate

follow

and / or contact

Question 26

Once ALL pursuit activity ordered to discontinue (pursuit, bubble, & air unit surveillance), monitoring supervisor WILL CONFIRM with THEIR dispatcher: (2)

Answer 26

1. All neighboring area commands have been advised the vehicular pursuit was discontinued due to the DANGER it presented to the community.
2. Their area command LT (watch commander in the LT’s absence) is aware of the incident and that the vehicular pursuit was discontinued due to the DANGER it present to the community.

Question 27

Control of pursuit: PRIMARY UNIT WILL -

2. a)

Answer 27

1. If CIRCUMSTANCES PERMIT, wait for a SECONDARY and THIRD unit, and WHEN AVAILABLE, the AIR UNIT BEFORE activating emergency equipment to initiate a vehicle stop on a pursuable vehicle.

a) A primary unit MAY request for the monitoring supervisor to authorize additional units other than the primary, secondary, and third units to join the pursuit.

Question 28

Control of pursuit: PRIMARY UNIT WILL -

2.

2. a, b, c, d, e, f, g

Answer 28

2, When pursuit is underway, notify communications IMMEDIATELY of the following:

a) Circumstances of the original offense.

b) Location, speed, and direction of travel of the fleeing vehicle.

c) Updates WILL be broadcasted over the radio as the LOCATION or DIRECTION of travel CHANGES.

e) REASONABLE UPDATES of the fleeing vehicle speed will be broadcast over the radio THROUGOUT the duration of the pursuit.

f) Description and license plate number of the vehicle, IF KNOWN

g) Number of occupants in the vehicle and description, WHERE POSSIBLE

Question 29

Control of pursuit: PRIMARY UNIT WILL -

Number 3.

Answer 29

Broadcast the progress of the pursuit UNTIL relieved by a SECONDARY UNIT or AIR UNIT

Question 30

Control of pursuit: PRIMARY UNIT WILL -

Number 4.

Answer 30

Broadcast the INTENT to to used (PIT) IF CIRCUMSTANCES PERMIT, otherwise, notification will be made AFTER THE FACT.

Question 31

Control of pursuit: PRIMARY UNIT WILL -

Number 5.

Answer 31

Update the termination point over the radio

Question 32

Control of pursuit: PRIMARY UNIT WILL -

Number 6.

Answer 32

At the termination point, coordinate high risk vehicle stop procedures, LL option, and a custody plan with secondary and third units

Question 33

Control of pursuit: PRIMARY UNIT WILL -

Number 7.
7. a & b

Answer 33

7. if the occupant(s) of the suspect vehicle flees on foot:

a) coordinate with the MONITORING SUPERVISOR to communicate with bubbling units on apprehension / containment procedures

b) Coordinate police activities (high risk vehicle stop procedures and containment) for the suspect vehicle

Question 34

Control of pursuit: PRIMARY UNIT WILL -

Number 8.

Answer 34

Ensure all REQUIRED POST PURSUIT PROCEDURES are COMPLETE.

Question 35

Control of pursuit: 2nd UNIT WILL - (4)

Answer 35

1. When FEASIBLE, assume responsibility for broadcasting progress of the pursuit until relieved by the AIR UNIT.
2. Become the primary unit if the primary unit cannot continue the pursuit.
3. At the termination point, coordinate high risk vehicle stop procedures, LL potion, and a custody plan with the primary and third units.
4. If the occupant(s) of the suspect vehicle flees on foot, and the primary unit becomes involved in a foot pursuit:

a) coordinate with the MONITORING SUPERVISOR to communicate with bubbling units on apprehension / containment procedures

b) Coordinate police activities (high risk vehicle stop procedures and containment) for the suspect vehicle

Question 36

Control of pursuit: 3rd UNIT WILL: (3)

Answer 36

1. Become the primary unit if the primary and secondary units cannot continue the pursuit.
2. At the termination point, coordinate high risk vehicle stop procedures, LL potion, and a custody plan with the primary and secondary units.
3. At the termination point, coordinate high risk vehicle stop procedures, LL potion, and a custody plan with the primary and secondary units.

If the occupant(s) of the suspect vehicle flees on foot, and the primary and secondary units becomes involved in a foot pursuit:

a) coordinate with the MONITORING SUPERVISOR to communicate with bubbling units on apprehension / containment procedures

b) Coordinate police activities (high risk vehicle stop procedures and containment) for the suspect vehicle

Question 37

Control of pursuit - MONITORING SUPERVISOR WILL: (10)

Answer 37

1. IMMIDIATELY acknowledge the notification made by the pursuing officers or communications AND authorize the continuation of the vehicle pursuit over the radio by statin: “I AM SUPERVISING THIS PURSUIT.:
2. CONTINUOUSLY evaluate the need to authorize additional units to the pursuit.
3. Determine whether a transition to the bubble tactic is more appropriate based on the AVAILABILITY of the air unit and unmarked vehicles
4. Evaluate whether to discontinue the pursuit if the air unit has arrived and assumed primary responsibility for broadcasting the progress of the pursuit.
5. During the pursuit, CONSIDER use of PIT and / or stop sticks
6. Discontinue the pursuit over the radio WHEN apprehension of the fleeing suspect(s) is outweighed by the DANGER caused bye the pursuit.
   a) CONFIRM speeds of pursuing units and fleeing vehicle are reasonably being broadcast over the radio throughout the duration of the pursuit.
7. DISCOURAGE OVERCONVERGENCE at termination point to avoid officers UNDULY jeopardizing the safety of themselves and others.
8. Respond to the termination point and manage the overall scene (i.e. high risk vehicle stop procedures, LL option, and custody plan).
9. If the occupant(s) of the suspect vehicle flees on foot:
   a) When AVAILABLE, coordinate with the air unit to communicate with bubbling units on apprehension / containment procedures. If the air unit is unavailable, communicate with bubbling units on apprehension / containment procedures.
   b) Manage police activities for the suspect vehicle (e.g. high risk vehicle stop procedures and containment).
10. Ensure all REQUIRED POST PURSUIT PROCEDURES are completed.

Question 38

Control of pursuit - NON-PURSUING UNITS WILL: (4)

Answer 38

1. Avoid direct involvement in the vehicle pursuit unless requested by the monitoring supervisor.
2. Bubble only with their designated area command UNLESS assigned by the dispatcher.
3. Evaluate the ability to deploy stop sticks from a position of safety.
4. Avoid the termination point UNLESS REQUESTED by units at the termination point OR monitoring supervisor AND assigned by the dispatcher.

Question 39

Pursuits will be ___ when leaving Clark County ___ the decision to continue is approved by the LVMPD on-duty ___.

Answer 39

discontinued

unless

watch commander or area LT

Question 40

When a pursuit leaves Clark County, officers and SUPERVISORS WILL re-evaluate the pursuit to include CONSIDERING the following: (5)

Answer 40

1. How long the pursuit has lasted.
2. Whether assistances is need from another agency.
3. Whether communication can be MAINTAINED.
4. All factors set forth in this policy as to whether the pursuit can be conducted ins REASONABLE SAFETY and in COMPLIANCE with POLICY and STATE LAW.
5. The pursuing officer or a SUPERVISOR MAY request assistance from another agency. If such a a request is made, officers or SUPERVISOR WILL NOT request an officer from another agency to ACTIVELY JOIN IN THE PURSUIT, however, other appropriate forms of assistance my be requested.

Question 41

Other jurisdiction pursuits NOT initiated by LVMPD.

Officers are ___ from joining pursuits initiated by another jurisdiction or law enforcement agency ___ assigned to the pursuit by an LVMPD ___. LVMPD Supervisors WILL NOT assign officers to participate in such a pursuit UNLESS assistance is requested by the initiating agency AND they can provide SUFFICIENT INFORMATION (including the CRIME the suspects are believed to have COMMITED) so that an LVMPD SUPERVISOR can determine if the pursuit is in compliance with LVMPD PURSUIT POLICY.

Answer 41

prohibited

unless

supervisor

Question 42

An LVMPD SUPERVISOR ___ authorize officer(s) to drive in ___ operation toward the are of the pursuit to be in a relatively good position to render backup AND other aid once the pursuit vehicle is stopped.

Answer 42

may

routine

Question 43

AUTHORIZED officers operating as SECONDARY UNITS in pursuits involving a lone primary unit from ANOTHER AGENCY WILL be subject to all department procedures governing primary pursuit units, including as a priority, the responsibility to discontinue the LVMPD role in the pursuit IMMEDIATELY whenever: (4)

Answer 43

1. An additional unit from the ORIGINATING AGENCY JOINS the pursuit and can take over the secondary unit responsibilities.
2. The pursuit is NOT conducted to the standards of LVMPD as outlined in this procedure.
3. Information is made available that indicates the DANGER of the pursuit outweighs the need to apprehend the suspect.
4. An LVMPD SUPERVISOR ORDERS the LVMPD role in the pursuit DISCOUNTINUED.

Question 44

Tire deflation devices (stop stick / piranha) will only be deployed on vehicles that meet ___ criteria ___.

Answer 44

vehicle pursuit

occupied or unoccupied

(piranha is ONLY used by SWAT & MV units)

Question 45

Officers deploying stop sticks during a vehicle pursuit WILL: (4)

Answer 45

1. Deploy the stop sticks from a position of safety.
2. find substantial barriers to used as cover at the location (ie: a large tree, guard rail, or other object or structure CAPABLE of STOPPING an approaching vehicle). Patrol vehicles are NOT adequate cover. Such barriers WILL be used to conceal the deploying officer from the target’s view and allow deployment of the device from a position of safety.
3. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries resulting from a vehicle collision, extreme caution will be used when:
   a) Pursuits reach excessive speeds.
   b) Fleeing suspects appear to be under the influence of drugs / alcohol.
4. When FEASIBLE, deploy stop sticks using a TWO OFFICER TEAM, consisting of a single officer deploying the stop stick and a second officer acting as an observer.
   a. Working as a team, the deploying officer and observer will discuss the deployment location and CONFIRM that it provides substantial cover.

Question 46

AVOID deploying stop sticks on ___.

Answer 46

wet surfaces, gravel, or loos pavement

Question 47

At the conclusion of the pursuit, CONFIRM that the MONITORING SUPERVISOR is AWARE of the stop stick deployment and provide the following: (5)

Answer 47

1. Name, P#, and call sign
2. Location of deployment.
3. What type of SUBSTANTIAL BARRIER was used as cover.
4. If the deployment was SUCCESSFUL or UNSUCCESSFUL and why it was DETERMINED to be SUCCESSFUL or UNSUCCESSFUL.
5. Did any vehicles other than the subject vehicle strike the stop stick.

Question 48

Officer(s) WILL NOT deploy stop sticks during a pursuit under the following circumstances: (5)

Answer 48

1. When transporting arrestees or other non-police personnel.
2. When fleeing suspects have demonstrated a clear intent to injure officers using the fleeing vehicle or other deadly weapon.
3. As a weapon.
4. On BRIDGES, CURVES ON THE ROADWAY, AROUND ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION, OR ANY LOCATION WHERE THE DEPLOYING OFFICER FEELS IT WOULD BE TOO DANGEROUS TO DO SO.
5. To slow or stop any of the following vehicles, UNLESS the use of DEADLY FORCE WOULD be JUSTIFIED:
   a) Motorcycle, moped, or any other two or three wheeled vehicle.
   b) all terrain vehicle (ATV)
   c) Any truck transporting explosives or other hazardous materials.

Question 49

Tire deflation devices (stop sticks / piranha) as a deployment tactic on a stationary vehicle ___ only be used under ___circumstances.

Answer 49

should

extenuating

Question 50

Authorized used of stop sticks / piranha on stationary vehicle (should): (7)

Answer 50

1. Officers will not INENTIONALLY close the distance on an OCCUPIED stationary vehicle for deploy a tire deflation device when it is determined to be a BARRICADED SUPBJECT.
2. Approval from the FIELD SUPERVISOR PRIOR to deployment - the supervisor WILL be PRESENT during the pre-deployment when FEASIBLE.
3. A tactical plan (eg ballistic shield, immediate action tea, or lethal / LL coverage) MUST be in place should the vehicle not be immobilized.
4. The location of the deployment does not overexpose the deployment team to the subject or subject vehicle.
5. The approach WILL NOT place the deployment team in the path of an oncoming vehicle.
6. Deployment WILL NOT be made by a single officer.
7. The officer deploying the tire deflation device on a stationary vehicle has been trained and is authorized to use the stop stick / piranha.

Question 51

PIT

Only marked black and white Ford ___, Ford ___, SUV, or Chevrolet ___, SUV are AUTHORIZED for the use of PIT.

Answer 51

Crown Victoria

Explorer

Tahoe

Question 52

PIT as a non deadly UoF: (2)

Successful and attempts of non-deadly PIT MUST be in UoF report and PUSUIT REPORT in blue team.

Answer 52

1. Speeds 40 mph or below.
2. If the tires of a pursuable vehicle have been deflated, AND speeds are 40 mph & below.

Question 53

PIT as deadly force: (4)

Answer 53

1. Speeds over 40 mph.
2. Used on motorcycles.
3. Used on high-center-gravity vehicles likely to rollover (eg; VANS, SUVs, & JEEPS).
4. Circumstances that create a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury.

Question 54

Circumstances warranting the use of PIT as deadly force (3)

Answer 54

1. Continued movement of he pursued vehicle would place others in danger of bodily harm or death other than the occupants of the vehicle and / or:
2. Apparent risk of harm - to those other than the occupants of the pursued vehicle - is so great as to outweigh the risk of harm in making the forcible stop: and
3. Other means of apprehension during the pursuit have been considered and rejected as impractical (eg: continue to follow, bubble tactic, stop sticks, call for the air unit, and / or discontinuance).

Question 55

Tactical considerations for using PIT (6)

Answer 55

1. Areas whit high concentration of pedestrians
2. Other vehicle traffic
3. Parked vehicles
4. Telephone / utility poles
5. Bridges
6. Areas adjacent to paved roads with large elevation changes

Question 56

Post-Pursuit Requirements - PRIMARY officer will: (2)

Answer 56

1. Complete the pursuit report(s) and forward thorough he chain of command to the bureau / area commander.
2. If PIT (non-deadly) is used or attempted, complete a UoF report in blue team. Document the SUPERVISOR who authorized the pursuit.

CIRT will complete the appropriate reports for deadly PIT and / or ramming

Question 57

Pursuit evaluation factors in the narrative of pursuit report, PRIMARY OFFICER: (8)

Answer 57

1. Whether the need for immediate apprehension of the suspect(s) outweighs the danger created by the pursuit itself.
2. Whether the suspect is known to officers and could be apprehended later.
3. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic to include road conditions.
4. Environmental aspects affecting the pursuit: residential, commercial, or rural.
5. Weather conditions (eg; rain, fog, or snow)
6. Time of day: does visibility create an an reasonable risk of injury to the public or pursuing officer(s)?
7. Alternatives to pursuit, including the the availability of the air unit, use of bubble tactic, surveillance with unmarked LVMPD vehicles, use of PIT, deployment of stop sticks, or arrest at a later time via investigative means.
8. Clearly state the supervisor who authorized the continuance of the pursuit.

Question 58

Post-Pursuit Requirements - SUPERVISOR WILL: (12)

Answer 58

1. Respond to the termination point and assume responsibility for the scene.
2. Ensure all appropriate notifications are made at the scene.
   a) Ensure CIRT / FIT have been notified when UoF with vehicle results in death or critical bodily injury (PIT under or over 40mph & ramming)
   b) Notify CIRT when the pursuit involves MULTI-JURISDICTION, MULTIPLE bureaus / area commands, and / or the pursuit involves more than FIVE OFFICER. CIRT will assess the totality of the circumstances to determine whether a response is necessary.
   c) Notify CIRT when there is SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE
   d) Notify CIRT / FIT if PIT is used on a HIGH CENTER GRAVITY VEHICL. CIRT / FIT will assess the totality of the circumstances to determine whether a response is necessary.
3. Conduct a thorough investigation to determine if the pursuit was within policy and justified. If a supervisor becomes involved in a pursuit other than supervising the pursuit, the pursuing supervisor will not conduct the investigation of the pursuit. Investigative duties will be relinquished to the next level of supervision in the officer’s chain of command.
4. Ensure all applicable reports are completed.
5. Check the area surrounding the termination point or any video surveillance, and obtain a copy MP4 FORMAT, IF POSSIBLE.
6. Review all involved officers’ BWC to ensure pursuit procedures were followed and that all involved officers are documented in the report.
7. Ensure any officer who assumed a primary position in the pursuit completes a pursuit report in blue team.
8. Document in blue team if the pursuit has been determined to be justified and in adherence to procedure to include al facts and evident obtained throughout the investigation.
9. Document in blue team if the pursuit was determined to be UNJUSTIFIED, and include all the facts and evidence obtained throughout the investigation.
10. Document in blue team if the air unit was available, IF AVAILABLE, ARTICULATE
    a) When the air unit arrived (ie; before, during or after the vehicle pursuit)
    b) How the air unit assisted (ie; radio broadcast of vehicle pursuit, containment at termination point, etc.).
    If UNAVAILABLE articulate why (ie; weather conditions, maintenance, assisting on anther incident, or vehicle pursuit occurred during a non-operational period).
11. Document in blue team if tire deflation devices were deployed and ensure that the circumstances justifying each deployment is articulated. Including the following:
    a) Number of times tire deflation devices were deployed and how (ie: during vehicle pursuit or on a stationary vehicle - before or after the vehicle pursuit).
    b) Location of each deployment.
    c) Name, P# and call-sign of each officer who deployed a tire deflation device for every location.
    d) What type of substantial barrier was used as cover by the officer who deployed the tire deflation device.
    e) If deployment was on stationary vehicle, describe where the tire deflation device was deployed (ie: subject vehicle [front or rear] or ingress / egress of a business or residential area [street, cul-de-sac, driveway, etc])
    f) If the deployment was successful or unsuccessful at each location and why it was determined to be successful or unsuccessful.
    g) Did any vehicles other than the subject vehicle strike the tire deflation device?
12. Ensure all evidence and documentation (eg: voluntary statements, photos, injuries, vehicle damage, etc.) is secured PRIOR to the end of shift.