DCJS Emergency Vehicle Operations & Pursuit Driving Questions and Answers Flashcards
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PIT maneuver stands for:
Answer: Pursuit Intervention Technique
PIT stands for Pursuit Intervention Technique, a controlled maneuver used to end vehicle pursuits by spinning the suspect's vehicle.
Tire deflation devices (spike strips) are deployed by:
Answer: Officers positioned ahead of the fleeing vehicle in a safe location
Spike strips are pre-positioned by officers ahead of the pursuit route and retrieved after deployment to avoid hazards.
Before authorizing a PIT maneuver, a supervisor should primarily consider:
Answer: Speed, traffic conditions, and risk to bystanders
Authorization of a PIT maneuver requires weighing speed, road and traffic conditions, and potential harm to uninvolved persons.
Roadblock and 'boxing in' techniques are classified as:
Answer: High-risk tactics requiring supervisory authorization
These techniques carry a high risk of injury and require explicit supervisory approval before use.
After a vehicle pursuit concludes, the pursuing officer must:
Answer: Complete a post-pursuit report per agency policy
DCJS policy requires a written post-pursuit report regardless of outcome so that pursuits can be reviewed for policy compliance.
The legal protection available to an officer during an emergency vehicle pursuit is conditioned on:
Answer: Virginia Code provisions for emergency vehicles, requiring due regard for safety
Virginia Code grants limited exemptions to emergency vehicle operators only when they exercise due regard for the safety of others.