- However, this does not alter FHP criteria and guidelines regarding members becoming actively involved in pursuits.
16. Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) – The use of the Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) shall be governed by sound professional judgment, procedures outlined in this policy, and in accordance with procedures established during training for this technique.
Members shall not initiate a PIT maneuver unless they have successfully completed Florida Highway Patrol training on the technique.
- a. In selecting a location to execute the PIT, members should consider its proximity to:
- (1) Blind curves.
- (2) Highway grades and superelevations.
- (3) Abutments – bridges, guardrails, barriers.
- (4) Other traffic.
- (5) Roadside obstacles – rocks, trees, deep ditches, sign or utility posts, traffic islands or curbs.
- (6) Freeway ramps.
- b. Unless the use of deadly force is justified, members should avoid attempting the PIT on:
- (1) Vehicles where “contact points” cannot be matched, such as, large, heavy vehicles.
- (2) Vehicles with a high center of gravity, including pickups and campers.
- (3) Vehicles known to be transporting hazardous materials.
- (4) Vehicles with flattened tires.
- c. PIT will be performed at speeds consistent with training.
- d. Whenever practicable, members should obtain supervisory approval prior to initiating a PIT maneuver. Once approval is obtained, the final decision to use the PIT rests with the pursuing member.
K. MULTI-AGENCY PURSUITS
The guidelines listed below will be followed in pursuits involving other agencies.
1. When a member is in a pursuit mode, the Regional Communications Center will notify all other affected agencies and specify that:
- a. Assistance is requested; or
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