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Emergency Vehicle Operation Training EVOT: Qs & As
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Emergency Vehicle Operation Training EVOT: Qs & AsEmergency Right Ans - A situation in which there is a high probability of
death or serious injury to someone or significant property loss and actions by
an officer can help the situation.
State governmental immunity statutes Right Ans - A lawsuit for money
damages will not be allowed even though the governmental employee is
admittedly negligent
Emergency Driving Exemptions Right Ans - Parking or standing
Exceed speed limit
Run a red light
Disregard rules for direction of travel or turning
Negligence Right Ans - Failure to use reasonable care
Non-emergency driving Right Ans - All law enforcement driving that does
not comply with the provisions of state emergency exemption statutes.
All traffic laws that govern the general public apply with equal force to on-
duty law enforcement officers in non emergency driving
State Emergency Exemptions Statutes, primary requirements Right Ans -
Warning lights with sirens
Engaged in enforcing the law
"Flight" Exemptions Right Ans - Gives immunity to government employees
from liability when a suspect is fleeing and injures themselves.
§11-106 Uniform vehicle code Right Ans - Emergency Statues are
patterned after this order
Due Regard Right Ans - The appropriate care and concern for the safety of
others even when using emergency exemptions while enforcing the law.
Main conditions in state emergency exemptions Right Ans - Failure to
activates both warning lights and sirens.
Even when activated, driver does not have due regard for the safety of others
, When officers are held liable and don't get immunity, usually these two
reasons are why.
Factors influencing the risk of emergency driving Right Ans - 1.Speed
2.traffic
3.Weather
4.Obstruction of view
5.Road conditions and design
6.Condition of car
7.Training level of officer
SOPs for MPs Right Ans - Many agencies have their own standard operation
procedures for their officers. Violation of theses rules can result in
punishment. NJP for MPs
High Speed Chases in the USMC Right Ans - Are discouraged and the
preferred method is to use road blocks and tire deflating devices.
Using a vehicle as a weapon Right Ans - Can be used as deadly force. Is
discouraged and is the same as using your handgun.
Reasonableness test under the fourth amendment (seizure) Right Ans -
Roadblocks that terminates an individuals freedom of movement are subject
to this.
When you stop someone's freedom of movement you are technically
performing a seizure
Warning devices Right Ans - Have all lights on at the same time, even
during the day.
Warning devices Right Ans - As speed increases, the effectiveness
decreases
Invincibility Syndrome Right Ans - The use of emergency lights creates a
false sense of security
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