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A series of questions and answers related to vehicle pursuit driving, specifically tailored for the lmpt exam 4. It covers essential topics such as defining a pursuit, factors influencing the decision to pursue, due regard, state traffic code exemptions, and the importance of emergency equipment. Additionally, it addresses officer safety, including the effects of adrenaline, loss of vision and hearing, and strategies to avoid stress. The material also covers safe distances, the role of support units, the impact of speed and environmental factors on sirens and lights, and common pursuit techniques, ending with high-risk vehicle stop procedures. This resource is designed to prepare law enforcement officers for the lmpt exam 4, ensuring they understand the critical aspects of vehicle pursuit driving and related safety protocols.
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What is a "Pursuit?" - correct answer ✅A suspect in a vehicle that: Eludes Avoids Evade Dodges Escape Outruns the attempted apprehension Officers should consider the following factors when making the decision to "Pursue?" - correct answer ✅Know the State exemptions for emergency vehicles Operate with 'Due Regard' (Safety of people and property Agency Policy Scott v. Harris (Reasonable about their driving actions) What does "Due Regard" mean? - correct answer ✅With proper care and concern for... What is State or Traffic Code Exemption? - correct answer ✅Emergency Vehicle Operators can bypass laws
when operating in emergency mode with emergency equipment activated Failure to utilize emergency equipment may cause what? - correct answer ✅The Officer + Agency may be liable to criminal/civil action What must Officers always evaluate during pursuits? - correct answer ✅Reasonable Care Agency Policy BENEFIT vs. RISK
Federal Law State Law Case Law What are basic concepts for officers to pursue? - correct answer ✅Suspect presents a clear/immediate threat to public safety The type of crime committed w/ agency policy
Officers may experience the loss of what during pursuits? - correct answer ✅Peripheral Vision Depth Perception Develop Tunnel Vision Partial or total auditory exclusions What are some examples to avoid stress in vehicle pursuits? - correct answer ✅Self-Talk Play-by-Play description of the pursuit to dispatch Keep eyes and head moving to maintain 360 awareness What is a "Safe" distance during a pursuit? - correct answer ✅3 - 5 seconds behind the vehicle Tactical "offset" of the suspect vehicle What does the secondary unit do during a pursuit? - correct answer ✅Take-over radio comms
At what speed does a vehicle begin to "outrun" the sound of sirens? - correct answer ✅~50 mph Sirens can be altered by what? - correct answer ✅Weather Buildings Speed Woods Mountains Emergency Lights can be diminished by what? - correct answer ✅Fog Smog Smoke Emergency "Lights" and "Sirens" give the driver a false sense of? - correct answer ✅Security
When a pursuit ends, an officer should use ____-____ vehicle stop procedures. - correct answer ✅High-Risk Should the 'Primary Pursuit Officer' apprehend the suspect? - correct answer ✅No, too emotionally charged. Use someone who isn't directly involved in the pursuit