5. Members shall not deactivate their mobile video/audio recording equipment while engaged in an emergency response and shall follow all operating procedures listed in FHP Policy 17.22.
B. OUT-OF-STATE EMERGENCY RESPONSES
Upon request by a foreign jurisdiction, members may respond to an emergency incident upon authorization of a supervisor. All procedures covered in Section 17.05.04(A) governing emergency response to calls shall be strictly adhered to.
C. FAILURE TO STOP
1. Members involved in a failure to stop situation shall notify the Regional Communications Center and provide the following information:
- a. Location and direction of travel;
- b. Description of vehicle and occupants;
- c. Vehicle tag number; and
- d. Initial reason for the traffic stop.
2. A back-up unit shall be dispatched to assist the primary member.
3. If at any time the violator’s actions rise to the level described in the definition of pursuit, the member(s) shall follow the provision of this policy regarding pursuits.
4. An appropriate Uniform Crime Report (UCR) shall be completed describing the incident.
D. INITIATING A PURSUIT
The initiating of a pursuit must be based upon the violator’s actions prior to an attempt to stop the vehicle, which the member reasonably believes constitutes a felony offense, a violation of 316.192 (reckless driving), or 316.193 (DUI).
ALL OTHER PURSUITS ARE PROHIBITED.
E. PURSUITS
Members engaged in a pursuit are not relieved from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, nor shall the provisions of Section 316.072, Florida Statutes protect the member from the consequences of his/her reckless disregard for the safety of others. Additionally, all members engaged in any pursuit situation shall comply with the following procedures.
1. Immediately engage emergency lights and siren, which shall remain engaged throughout the pursuit. Four-way flashers may interfere with brake lights and turn signals, and therefore, shall not be activated while the vehicle is in motion during the pursuit.
POLICY 17.05-4
