LSCSO Department Manual
  • Los Santos Sheriffs Office Department Manual
  • Directory
  • Chapter 1: The Department Manual
    • Preface
    • Validity of Manual Content
    • Grammatical Construction
    • Assignment of Departmental Manual
  • Chapter 2: LSCSO Policies
    • Chain of Command
    • Command Authority
    • Transfer or Rehire
    • Disciplinary Process
  • Chapter 3: Equipment and Outfitting
    • Uniform Standards
    • Grooming Standards
  • Chapter 4: Procedures and Policies
    • Reasonable Suspicion and Probable Cause
    • Miranda Warning
    • Search Procedure
    • Detainment and Arrest Procedure
    • Processing Procedure
    • Use of Force
    • Pursuit Intervention Technique
    • Radio Etiquette
  • Chapter 5: Additional information
    • Case Law
    • Actus Reus & Mens Rea
    • Subdivision Process
    • Ride Along Policy
    • References & Additional Documents
      • The Police Academy V3.0
      • Probable Cause & Arrest Process
      • Effective Police Report Writing
      • State of San Andreas 10 Codes
      • San Andreas Penal Code
      • LSCSO Roster
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  1. Chapter 4: Procedures and Policies

Pursuit Intervention Technique

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The Pursuit Intervention Technique, otherwise known as the PIT Maneuver.

The Pit Maneuver is a pursuit tactic by which a pursuing car can force a fleeing car to turn sideways abruptly, causing the driver to lose control and stop.

Due to the outcome of PIT maneuvers that could potentially occur it has been deemed that a max speed for executing this technique is set at 150 mph.

Deputies must also be aware of their surrounding prior to performing a pit and ensure the following:

  • Speeds at or under 150 mph.

  • Lite to medium traffic in the area.

  • Pursuit units must have attempted a rolling road block.

  • Spike Strips have been unsuccessful. (request spikes by another officer first)

  • Request permission from highest in command.

  • P.I.T. Timer of 3 mins (at start of pursuit)

  • Pursuit vehicle MUST have a push bar on their vehicle

Officers should take into consideration what charges the driver is facing when considering the use of a P.I.T. maneuver. If the driver is facing a minor traffic infraction (Running a red light, Speeding 5-15 mph over posted) the consideration of using a P.I.T. maneuver needs to be justified.

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