MCOLES State Licensing Practice Exam

If a law enforcement officer performs a pit-maneuver during a pursuit, what is the required reporting action?

1. Report a UD-10 for both vehicles

2. No report is necessary

3. Report the pit-maneuver only

4. File a separate accident report

The correct answer is: No report is necessary

When a law enforcement officer performs a PIT (Pursuit Intervention Technique) maneuver, the required reporting action is that no report is necessary. This is because the PIT maneuver is considered a tactical technique used by law enforcement to stop a fleeing vehicle in a controlled manner, and it is typically viewed as a part of the officer's duties during a pursuit rather than as an incident requiring formal reporting. While it is essential for officers to document their activities and interactions during pursuits in general, the PIT maneuver itself does not usually fall under the same reporting requirements as a collision or an accident involving vehicles. Law enforcement agencies often have specific guidelines concerning pursuits and maneuvers like the PIT, and these guidelines generally indicate that a separate report or formal documentation is not required unless there's damage or injury resulting from the maneuver. This approach is based on the understanding that pursuing and safely terminating high-speed situations is a critical part of an officer’s responsibilities, and they do so within the confines of established departmental policies and training protocols.