Emergency Vehicle Strategies

This course is associated with the following programs:

• Criminal Justice Law Enforcement - Associate Degree

1. II-F-I Inspect the vehicle and place a patrol vehicle into service at the beginning of a shift.
2. II-F-2 Apply proper driving strategies and techniques for basic patrol operation of a vehicle
3. II-F-3 Describe the legal and policy considerations surrounding law enforcement driving, including normal patrol operation, emergency response, and pursuit driving.
4. II-F-4 Describe safety factors and vehicle dynamics involved in emergency driving, and apply proper emergency driving techniques.
5. II-F-5 Identify the legal, policy, and safety considerations in initiating, conducting, and terminating pursuits, including options to stop subject vehicles.
6. II-U-1 Identify the legal basis for conducting and limits to a search of the vehicle.
7. II-U-2 Conduct an appropriate threat assessment prior to and during a vehicle contact.
8. II-U-3 Demonstrate the proper procedures for making a high-risk vehicle contact.
9. II-U-4 Conduct vehicle contacts on specialized vehicles (motorcycles, commercial motor vehicles, etc.).
10. Demonstrate the proper procedures for making a non-approach and high-risk contact