Principles of Emergency Vehicle Response

This course is associated with the following programs:

• Law Enforcement Academy - Technical Diploma

1. II.F.1. Inspect 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.).