LASD
FOOT PURSUIT POLICY - answer An attempt by a department member to follow or
track,on foot,a fleeing person who is attempting to avoid arrest,detention or
observation.RADIO TRAFFIC:intiate radio broadcast within first few
seconds(unit/location,direction/reason/description/armed or not.PARTNER SPLITTING:
when loss of visual contact,distance,obstacles,seperates partners to a degree that they
cannot immediately assist each other.ONE PERSON F.P. objective shall be to
apprehend by use of contaiment,subject to a valid emergency exception.1. do not
attempt to close n apprehend,but maintain visual contact.2. do not continue to pursue if
visual confirmation is compromised.3. do not chase suspect into a building.4. once
containment established, suspect is within containment,FP shall be terminated.5. if
communication is lost w/SCC, FP immediately terminated.
VEHICLE PURSUIT POLICY - answerAn active attempt to stop a fleeing vehicle whose
driver is attempting to avoid apprehension through evasive driving tactics or a driver
who,after reasonably short distance, refuses to stop after red light n siren have been
activated.RADIO TRAFFIC: 1.unit id 2.location,direction,speed.3.reason for pursuit.4.
vehicle desp.n lic #.5. # of occupants.6.traffic conditions. PERMITTED: violent
felonies,1029v's, only two misdemeanors;417(brandishing gun in menacing
manner[need a victim] and reckless DUI's. ONLY 3 INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN 10-22
PURSUITS: 1.W/C 2.field SGT 3.and YOU. PURSUITS NOT PERMITTED FOR:
1.MISD's 2.possible GTA. 3.infractions.PRE-STOP COORDINATION (CODE-9): is not
a pursuit activity.Code 9 begins prior to attempting a T-stop and ends w/ the activation
of lights/sirens. once on the patch for code 9:give reason,location,direction of travel,and
vehicle description, ask for 2 units assist. and aero.
USE OF FORCE POLICY - answerany physical effort used to control,restrain,or
overcome the resistance of another.COOPERATIVE:1. non verbal 2.verbal
3.professional presence 4.control ,search & handcuff.RESISTIVE: 1. intermediate
weapons control techniques.2.o/c spray.3.control holds. 4.hobble 5.firm grip 6.defensive
tactics.ASSAULTIVE HIGH RISK: 1.less lethal weapons 2.taser 3.impact weapons 4.
K9 5.tarp 6.cartoid restraint 7. personal weapons.LIFE THREATENING<SERIOUS
BODILY INJURY:1. firearms 2. impacting vital areas.
ARRESTABLE MISDEMEANORS(not commited in your presence) - answer1.crime
committed by a juvy. 2. suspect driving while under the influence. 3. suspect carrying a
loaded firearm. 4. suspect committed an assault or battery on school property.5. an
assault or battery upon a firefighter,emergency medical person.6. assault or battery on
current or former spouse/cohabitant.7. assault or battery committed on a 65 yrs or
older ,related to suspect.8. carrying a concealed firearm in airport. 9. warrant
FOOT PURSUIT POLICY - answer An attempt by a department member to follow or
track,on foot,a fleeing person who is attempting to avoid arrest,detention or
observation.RADIO TRAFFIC:intiate radio broadcast within first few
seconds(unit/location,direction/reason/description/armed or not.PARTNER SPLITTING:
when loss of visual contact,distance,obstacles,seperates partners to a degree that they
cannot immediately assist each other.ONE PERSON F.P. objective shall be to
apprehend by use of contaiment,subject to a valid emergency exception.1. do not
attempt to close n apprehend,but maintain visual contact.2. do not continue to pursue if
visual confirmation is compromised.3. do not chase suspect into a building.4. once
containment established, suspect is within containment,FP shall be terminated.5. if
communication is lost w/SCC, FP immediately terminated.
VEHICLE PURSUIT POLICY - answerAn active attempt to stop a fleeing vehicle whose
driver is attempting to avoid apprehension through evasive driving tactics or a driver
who,after reasonably short distance, refuses to stop after red light n siren have been
activated.RADIO TRAFFIC: 1.unit id 2.location,direction,speed.3.reason for pursuit.4.
vehicle desp.n lic #.5. # of occupants.6.traffic conditions. PERMITTED: violent
felonies,1029v's, only two misdemeanors;417(brandishing gun in menacing
manner[need a victim] and reckless DUI's. ONLY 3 INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN 10-22
PURSUITS: 1.W/C 2.field SGT 3.and YOU. PURSUITS NOT PERMITTED FOR:
1.MISD's 2.possible GTA. 3.infractions.PRE-STOP COORDINATION (CODE-9): is not
a pursuit activity.Code 9 begins prior to attempting a T-stop and ends w/ the activation
of lights/sirens. once on the patch for code 9:give reason,location,direction of travel,and
vehicle description, ask for 2 units assist. and aero.
USE OF FORCE POLICY - answerany physical effort used to control,restrain,or
overcome the resistance of another.COOPERATIVE:1. non verbal 2.verbal
3.professional presence 4.control ,search & handcuff.RESISTIVE: 1. intermediate
weapons control techniques.2.o/c spray.3.control holds. 4.hobble 5.firm grip 6.defensive
tactics.ASSAULTIVE HIGH RISK: 1.less lethal weapons 2.taser 3.impact weapons 4.
K9 5.tarp 6.cartoid restraint 7. personal weapons.LIFE THREATENING<SERIOUS
BODILY INJURY:1. firearms 2. impacting vital areas.
ARRESTABLE MISDEMEANORS(not commited in your presence) - answer1.crime
committed by a juvy. 2. suspect driving while under the influence. 3. suspect carrying a
loaded firearm. 4. suspect committed an assault or battery on school property.5. an
assault or battery upon a firefighter,emergency medical person.6. assault or battery on
current or former spouse/cohabitant.7. assault or battery committed on a 65 yrs or
older ,related to suspect.8. carrying a concealed firearm in airport. 9. warrant
