DCJS Emergency Vehicle Operations & Pursuit Driving Questions and Answers Flashcards

The FIRST action an officer should take when initiating a vehicle pursuit is:

Answer: Notify dispatch of the pursuit, location, and reason

Immediate radio notification to dispatch is the first required action so supervisors and backup units can be informed and respond.

During a vehicle pursuit, which ongoing duty does the pursuing officer have?

Answer: Continuously broadcasting location, direction, speed, and suspect description

Officers must provide continuous radio updates so supervisors can monitor conditions and make informed termination decisions.

A vehicle pursuit should generally be TERMINATED when:

Answer: The risk to public safety clearly outweighs the benefit of immediate apprehension

Pursuit termination is warranted when the danger created by continuing poses a greater threat than allowing the suspect to temporarily escape.

If a supervisor orders pursuit termination, the pursuing officer must:

Answer: Immediately comply and disengage from the pursuit

Supervisory orders to terminate must be followed immediately; continuing after such an order is a policy violation.

In a multi-unit vehicle pursuit, secondary units should:

Answer: Maintain a safe following distance behind the primary unit

Secondary units support by maintaining a safe interval, reducing the risk of collision while remaining ready to assist.

Vehicle pursuits for minor misdemeanor traffic violations are generally:

Answer: Discouraged or prohibited when public risk is high

Most agency policies restrict or prohibit pursuits for minor traffic violations when the potential harm to the public is disproportionate.