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EVOC Exam – Questions & Proper AnswersGA Code 40-1-1 Right Ans - Definition of an Emergency Vehicle
Vehicles belonging to:
1) Public utility corporation: electric, gas, water, phone
2) Fire department or volunteer firefighter
3) Ambulance
4) Federal, state, or local law enforcement (police)
GA Code 40-6-6 Right Ans - Authorized Emergency Vehicle Privileges
You may utilize blue lights and sirens when:
1) Responding to a *true emergency* call
2) In pursuit of an actual/suspected violator of law
3) Responding to a fire alarm
4 Categories of Emergency Vehicle Privileges Right Ans - 1) Park and stand
irrespective of the code
2) Proceed past stop lights or signs after slowing down for safe operation
3) Exceed the speed limit so long as not endangering life or property
4) Disregard regulations in direction of movement
When using an emergency response, all officers must meet the three following
criteria... Right Ans - 1) Response must be to a *true emergency* (risk of
life, an in-progress call)
2) Response must be made with *lights and sirens* activated
3) Response must be made using *due regard* for the safety of all
Mixon v. City of Warner Robins (1994) Right Ans - The Ga Supreme Court
held that an officer must balance the importance of the *apprehension of a
subject* against the *threat of harm to public safety* when initiating or
continuing a pursuit.
In this case, the officer *was held liable* because he did not weigh heightened
risk of injury to third parties against need to apprehend
, Wilson v City of Atlanta (1996) Right Ans - - Officer had probable cause to
pursue the purse snatching
- Plaintiff was unable to show officer failed to use due regard
- Officer *was not held liable* because he *did weigh heightened risk against
need to apprehend*
GA Code 40-6-6 REVISED Right Ans - - Officer's pursuit will *not* be the
cause of damage/injury/death caused by fleeing suspect UNLESS the officer
acted with *reckless disregard*
Factors to Consider for Due Regard/Reckless Disregard Right Ans - - Speed
of vehicles
- Traffic and pedestrian density
- Weather conditions
- Obstructions to vision
- Road surface and design
- Condition of emergency vehicle
- Training and experience of driver
What violations can we pursue for in Dekalb County? Right Ans - - The
Deadly Sins
- Crimes which create imminent threat of serious bodily injury/death
- Other crimes (both felonies and misdemeanors) involving deadly force,
threatened deadly force, or serious bodily injury
County of Sacremento v. Lewis: Driving that Shocks the Conscience Right
Ans - - Liability can be imposed on officers who conduct police pursuits in a
manner that shocks the conscience in the risk created for the public
Newton's First Law of Motion Right Ans - The Law of Inertia
A body at rest will remain at rest and a body in motion will remain in motion
unless acted upon by an external force
Newton's Second Law of Motion Right Ans - The Law of Acceleration
The rate of change of momentum is proportional to the force acting on a body
and takes place in the direction of the force
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