G. RAMMING – The deliberate act by the driver of a vehicle to forcibly strike another vehicle. H. STATIONARY ROADBLOCK – The positioning of barricades, vehicles, or other obstruction across a roadway or lane of traffic to stop or prevent the escape of a fleeing vehicle. I. SECONDARY UNIT – Any deputy that becomes involved in a vehicle pursuit and is in a position to observe and render immediate backup assistance to the primary unit. J. SERIOUS INJURY – A bodily injury that creates a substantial risk of death, causes permanent disfigurement, or the long-term loss or impairment of a body member or organ. K.TIRE DEFLATION DEVICE – A device used to puncture and slowly deflate the tire(s) of a vehicle. L. VEHICLE PURSUIT – An active effort by a law enforcement officer in an emergency vehicle to apprehend the occupant(s) of a moving vehicle that takes overt action to avoid being stopped. INDEXING: ARREST – OTHER JURISDICTION HIGH SPEED PURSUIT INTERVENTION, PURSUIT MOTOR VEHICLE PURSUITS PURSUIT ROADBLOCKS THE DEFLATION DEVICE DRAFTED: LAM / January 7, 2013 / Filed: 41.3.1 Vehicle Pursuit Operations
APPROVED:
____________________________ CHRIS NOCCO, SHERIFF PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA
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