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14 Cards in this Set
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Code 3 responses |
Officer needs assistance Traffic accident with injuries Baby/person choking Breathing ceased/heart stopped Blood runs Felony in progress/just occurred suspect in area p |
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Pursuit |
An active attempt by the driver whose is attempting to avoid apprehension through evasive tactics who after a short period fails to stop after red lights and siren were activated.when |
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When are pursuits permitted |
Only when the necessity of immediate apprehension outweighs the degree on danger created by the unit and in compliance with policy and state laws |
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Things to consider when initiating a pursuit |
Seriousness of crime The need for immediate apprehension compared to the risk of the public Speeds involved Safety of bystanders Pedestrian and veg traffic volume Time of day Weather and road conditions Familiarity with the area Quality of radio communication The need and availability of air support Capabilities of police vehicle
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What can we pursue |
**Known or suspected serious felonies**** (attempt murder, murder, mayhem, serious violent sex crimes, robbery, arson, kidnapping, carjacking, ADW, 459 with loss of a lot of money and a 459 series, major narcotics violations, terrorist acts
10-29V (confirmed) 417 in an assaultive manner (seen by deputy or reliable witness contemporaneous to initiation of pursuit) Reckless Duce (reckless driving prior to the attempted stop) |
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When shall a pursuit be terminated |
When the danger outweighs the necessity to apprehend |
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Termination of pursuits |
Danger to deputy or others on roadway Weather and road conditions (pedestrian traffic) are dangerous Availability of aero and loss of radio communication When suspect can be ID later Loss of pursued vehicle and cannot be immediately located When assisting other department and our assistance is no longer needed If suspect is driving recklessly and at excessive speeds After a short period of time when it is determined that the only reason for pursuit is known reported stolen Suspect does not meet criteria of being wanted for serious felony, 417,or reckless Duce |
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Speeds in pursuits |
Urban and suburban streets (20 MPH over posted speed limit)
Exception is rural unpopulated areas |
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Surveillance mode |
Duration of surveillance mode must be re-evaluated against the reason for pursuit Used when deputy speeds, suspect speeds or other factors become excessive Aero will follow suspect vehicle until suspect exits or terminated by watch commander Once in surveillance mode patrol vehicle shall discontinue pursuit and not be visible If suspect vehicle does not reduce speeds after a reasonable short time during surveillance mode the operation Shall be discontinued Once suspect vehicle stops WC can authorize primary unit and one or more back-up units to respond code 3 Surveillance mode used when Unreasonably dangerous conditions exist |
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Case law traffic stops |
Pennsylvania Vs Mimms (driver can be ordered out of veh) Arizona Vs Johnson (occupants can be detained during traffic stop) Maryland Vs Wilson (occupants in veh May be ordered out) |
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Category 1 |
Resistive handcuffing/hobbling Control holds Takedowns OC spray |
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Category 2 |
Any identifiable injury Complain of pain which medical evaluation determines is caused by injury Any application of force other than category 1 |
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Category 3 |
Shootings Force resulting in admittance to hospital Death following use of force Head strikes with impact weapons Kicks with shod foot to head while laying on ground Knee strikes to head causing head to hit hard object Head strikes on heard object Skeletal fractures (except) nose, fingers, or toes All canine bites Any force resulting in AIB roll out |
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Number of units allowed in pursuit |
3 units Primary Two back up units Field supervisor (not counted towards the 3 unit limit) |
