6/012.00 Code 3 Driving

Question 1

What are the three important elements of a code 3 response that ensures officers are maximizing safety while minimizing risks?

Answer 1

• Good judgment
• Communication
• Coordination

Question 2

What is Code 1 driving?

Answer 2

• Normal response

- Must obey all traffic laws and rules

Question 3

What is Code 2 driving?

Answer 3

• Non-emergency

- Lights only

Question 4

When may Code 2 driving response be used?

Answer 4

1. To stop violators
2. Upon arriving in an area where the use of sirens may signal suspects
3. To signal motorists of traffic hazards when an officer is moving at a slow speed, officers must drive at the speed limit or below
4. When approved by a sergeant or higher during an authorized motorcade
5. Officers responding to non-emergency calls will NOT use emergency lights and/or siren for the sole purpose of crossing intersections

Question 5

If an officer is pushing a stalled vehicle, making an unusual movement on the roadway, or moving at a slow speed as a crime prevention tool, can the officer utilize Code 2 driving?

Answer 5

Yes

-Must be at the speed limit or below

Question 6

What is Code 3 driving?

Answer 6

Emergency lights and siren

-will not exceed 20 mph over the posted speed limit , unless pursuit driving

Question 7

When may an officer respond Code 3?

Answer 7

1. Imminent danger to citizens and the officer arrival might save lives
2. Another officer requires assistance to control a volatile situation
3. Reliable information exists of a felony in progress
4. Pursuits

Question 8

Typing of messages and use of a ______________ are prohibited during Code 3 response.

Answer 8

-Cell phone

Question 9

Code 3 driving is ___________ in vehicles that are not equipped with emergency lights and siren.

Answer 9

-Prohibited

Question 10

If an officer determines there is a need for a code 3 response, who advises dispatch via radio?

Answer 10

• Primary officer or first officer to initiate code 3

- Additional units utilize MDT to advise code 3 response

Question 11

Which units advise their arrival via radio during a code 3 response?

Answer 11

• First and second arriving units
• They determine the need for other units code 3 response
• Additional units utilize the MDT for arrival status

Question 12

It is the supervisor’s responsibility to monitor their respective radio channel to ensure strict adherence to the Code 3 driving policy, and will ____________ or ___________ code 3 responses as warranted.

Answer 12

-Cancel or direct