PIT Officer Safety & Risk Management 2

Question 1

Which type of vehicle configuration creates the greatest safety concern for officers when executing a PIT on a suspect vehicle?

Accepted Answer

SUVs and trucks with a higher center of gravity

Answer

SUVs and trucks have a higher center of gravity, making them more prone to rolling over during PIT-induced rotation, creating severe hazards for everyone involved.

Question 2

What role does a supervisor play in managing officer safety risks during a vehicle pursuit?

Accepted Answer

The supervisor monitors and can authorize or terminate the pursuit based on risk factors

Answer

Supervisors monitor developing situations and have the authority to terminate pursuits when risks to officer and public safety outweigh the benefits of apprehension.

Question 3

At what speed range is the PIT maneuver generally considered SAFEST to execute?

Accepted Answer

Under 35 mph

Answer

PIT maneuvers executed under 35 mph reduce the kinetic energy involved, lowering the risk of rollovers and severe injuries to all parties.

Question 4

Which pre-maneuver assessment helps reduce risk to third parties during a PIT attempt?

Accepted Answer

Scanning for pedestrians, intersections, and obstacles ahead

Answer

Scanning ahead for pedestrians, intersections, and obstacles allows the officer to identify hazard zones and avoid initiating contact where third parties could be harmed.

Question 5

Why is it important for officers to avoid pursuing into heavily populated urban areas when planning a PIT?

Accepted Answer

Urban environments increase the likelihood of bystander injury and property damage

Answer

Densely populated urban environments present a significantly higher risk that a spinning or fleeing vehicle will strike innocent bystanders or cause severe property damage.

PIT - Pursuit Intervention Technique Certification Practice Test

PIT - Pursuit Intervention Technique Certification Practice Test

PIT Officer Safety & Risk Management 2