Foot Pursuits

Question 1

An incident where an officer chases, on foot, a subject who is attempting to avoid being taken into custody.

Answer 1

Foot Pursuit

Question 2

The pursuit of subject(s) wherein the intent of the pursuing officer(s) is to take the subject(s) into custody as quickly as possible.

Answer 2

Apprehension

Question 3

The isolation of a subject within a confined/controlled area, large or small, with the intent of preventing the subject’s escape.

Answer 3

Containment

Question 4

Officers may initiate foot pursuits of any individual(s) the officer reasonably believes is engaged in _____ _____.

Answer 4

Criminal Activity

Question 5

Officers initiating a foot pursuit should broadcast the following information:

Answer 5

1. Unit identifier
2. Location and direction of travel
3. Reason for the foot pursuit
4. Number of subjects and descriptions
5. Whether the subject is known or believed to be armed

Question 6

When an officers involved in a foot pursuit loses sight of the suspect, the officer should consider transitioning from “_____ _____ _____” to “ _____ _____ _____”.

Answer 6

Pursue to apprehend - Pursue to contain

Question 7

A supervisor will respond to a foot pursuit when the following occur:

Answer 7

1. Injury to an officer, citizen, or suspect
2. Any entry into a residence or similar structure regardless of if it is occupied or not
3. Any reportable force: or
4. Any other unusual occurrence that warrants supervisory oversight