Badger TraCS Guides
Pursuit F2 Help – Individual Group
BadgerTraCS
Geraldine Polster
David Malisch
Each Pursuit form contains one Individual group. The fields within the group are shown in the figure below.
Unlike most individual groups, the individual group on the pursuit form does NOT contain common information. Any field that is normally common information is not on the Pursuit form. The Pursuit form is considered a form that is filled out after other forms.
Identity of Pursued Driver
Choose the drop down selection that indicates when the identity of the pursued vehicle driver was determined in relation to your agency’s participation in the active pursuit. Choose “Unknown” if the identity of the pursued driver was never positively determined.
Identity known prior to pursuit initiation
Identity determined during pursuit
Identity discovered after pursuit conclusion
Unknown
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Parole-Probation
Indicate whether the subject was on Probation/Parole at the time of the contact
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Pursued Driver Date of Birth
Pursued Driver Age
Enter the age of the driver of the pursued vehicle. This field is automatically calculated and populated if the "Pursued Driver Date of Birth field" has been completed.
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3 Numbers
Pursued Driver Sex
Pursued Driver Race
Pursued Driver License Status
Select the most accurate description of the pursued vehicle driver’s license status for the vehicle operated. Choose the first status that applies in the order listed below.
Valid License – Indicates driver’s license was valid at the time of the pursuit.
Revoked – A driver’s license that is no longer valid and cannot be renewed, due to violations or other causes.
Disqualified (CDL) – A driver who cannot operate a commercial vehicle.
Suspended – A driver’s license that is temporarily not valid, due to violations or other causes.
Canceled/Denied – A driver who had their license denied.
Not Licensed – Indicates driver did not have a license at the time of the pursuit. Does not include persons who have had their license suspended, revoked, or expired.
Expired – A driver’s license that is no longer valid due to the age of the license. Can be renewed at Department of Motor Vehicles.
Unknown
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Individual Conditions
Select the condition(s) of the pursued vehicle driver. If unknown, select “Not Observed”.
Appeared Normal – Indicates driver appeared normal at the time of the pursuit. None of the other conditions below apply to the driver.
Physically Impaired – Conditions that result in some decrease in a physical ability.
Emotional (Depressed, Angry, Disturbed, Etc.) – Includes fighting, disagreements, emotionally upset, road rage, etc. Examples include depressed, angry, disturbed.
Ill (Sick, Fainted) – Persons illness related to pursuit. Examples include diabetic reactions, allergic reactions to medications/drugs, failure to take required medication, seizures, heart attack, and high/low blood pressure.
Asleep or Fatigued – Person experienced a temporary loss of consciousness or was operating in a reduced physical and mental capacity due to weariness, medication, or other drugs.
Under the Influence of Medications/Drugs/Alcohol – Person was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Includes any legal prescription drugs or over-the-counter medication such as cough syrup as well as illegal drugs of any type.
Confused or Disoriented (non-Lucid) – Person confused or disoriented leading to pursuit.
Paraplegic or Restricted to Wheelchair – Persons physical limitation regarding wheelchair related to pursuit.
Blind – Persons visual limitations (blind, color blind, etc.) related to pursuit.
Using Cane or Crutches – Persons mobility limited by use of cane or crutches related to pursuit.
Not Observed – Persons condition not observed by officer.
Other
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Pursued Vehicle Type
Select the pursued vehicle type.
Passenger Car – Motor vehicles used primarily for carrying passengers.
(Sport ) Utility Vehicle – Motor vehicle other than a motorcycle or bus consisting primarily of a transport device designed for carrying ten or fewer persons, and generally considered a multi-purpose vehicle that is designed to have off-road capabilities. These vehicles are generally four-wheel-drive (4x4) and have increased ground clearance. A utility vehicle has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 pounds or less.
Passenger Van – Van body style that is configured to carry people.
Cargo Van (10,000 lbs. or Less) – Any van where the area behind the driver or cab is designed for transporting cargo or operated for general commercial use.
Utility Truck/Pickup Truck – Any vehicle with an open cargo bed area behind the cab.
Motor Home – A motor vehicle with a frame-mounted recreational unit added behind the driver or cab area or mounted on a bus/truck chassis that is suitable to live in and drive across the country.
School Bus – Motor vehicle used for the transportation of any school pupil at or below the 12th-grade level to or from a public or private school or school-related activity. It is externally identifiable by the color yellow, the words “school bus”, flashing red lights located on the front and rear, and lettering on both sides identifying the school or school district served, or the company operating the bus. School Bus is any school bus that is empty or only has a driver.
Pupil Transportation School Bus – Motor vehicle used for the transportation of any school pupil at or below the 12th-grade level to or from a public or private school or school-related activity. It is externally identifiable by the color yellow, the words “school bus”, flashing red lights located on the front and rear, and lettering on both sides identifying the school or school district served, or the company operating the bus. Pupil Transportation School Bus is any school bus that has a driver and at least one school pupil inside.
Passenger Bus/Transit Bus – A bus sold for public transportation provided by, or on behalf of, a State or local government, that is equipped with a stop-request system and that is not an over-the-road bus. An “Over-the-road bus” means a bus is characterized by an elevated passenger deck located over a baggage compartment.
Motor Coach – A bus with a GVWR of 26,000 pounds or greater, 16 or more designated seating positions (including the driver), and at least 2 rows of passenger seats, rearward of the driver’s seating position, that are forward-facing or can convert to forward-facing without the use of tools. Motor coach includes buses sold for intercity, tour, and commuter bus service, but does not include a school bus, or an urban transit bus sold for operation as a common carrier in urban transportation along a fixed route with frequent stops.
Other Bus – A motor vehicle consisting primarily of a transport device designed for carrying more than eight persons.
Motorcycle– Motor vehicle with two or three wheels in contact with the ground (excluding trailers suitable for motorcycle hauling) and having a seat or saddle for driver and passenger as well as possessing wheel rim diameters of 10 inches or more. A motorcycle may or may not have an enclosure over the driver and passenger.
Moped– Vehicle possessing two wheels in contact with the ground, a seat or saddle for driver and passenger, a steering handle bar, and a brake. Horsepower not exceeding 2 HP. Unlike motorcycles, a moped by definition cannot include an enclosure.
Low Speed Vehicle – Motor vehicle with four or more wheels whose top speed is greater than 20 miles per hour, but not greater than 25 miles per hour. Low speed vehicles are required to be equipped with basic items of safety equipment: headlamps, stop lamps, turn signal lamps, tail lamps, reflex reflectors, parking brake, windshields, rearview mirrors, seatbelts, and vehicle identification numbers (VINs).
Golf Cart – Self-propelled vehicle not designed primarily for operation on roadways. A golf cart has a design speed of less than 20 miles per hour, at least three wheels in contact with the ground, and an empty weight of not more than 1,300 lbs.
ATV/UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicle– A small, open motor vehicle with one or two seats and three or more wheels fitted with large tires, designed for use on rough ground.
Snowmobile – A small, open motor vehicle with one or two seats and three or more wheels fitted with large tires, designed for use on rough ground.
Police Emergency – A police vehicle that has been dispatched to an incident, or has initiated an emergency operation and is using an audible siren and/or has illuminated its emergency lighting devices. The police vehicle operator is using or is prepared to use emergency vehicle maneuvers as allowed by state law.
Straight Truck (Insert Truck) – A motor vehicle where the power unit includes a permanently mounted cargo body that has three or more axles.
Truck Tractor (Not Attached) – A motor vehicle consisting of a single motorized transport device designed for pulling trailers that does not have any attached trailers.
Truck Tractor (Semi Attached) – A motor vehicle consisting of a single motorized transport device pulling a semi-trailer.
Truck Tractor (Double Bottom) – A motor vehicle consisting of a single motorized transport device pulling a semi-trailer and one full trailer.
Ambulance on Emergency – An ambulance vehicle that has been dispatched to an incident, or has initiated an emergency operation and is using an audible siren and/or has illuminated its emergency lighting devices. The ambulance vehicle operator is using or is prepared to use emergency vehicle maneuvers as allowed by state law.
Fire Truck on Emergency – A fire truck that has been dispatched to an incident, or has initiated an emergency operation and is using an audible siren and/or has illuminated its emergency lighting devices. The fire truck operator is using or is prepared to use emergency vehicle maneuvers as allowed by state law.
Farm Tractor/Self Propelled – Motor vehicle with large, heavy treads, used for pulling farm machinery.
Other Working Machine
Railway Train – A form of rail transport consisting of a series of vehicles that usually runs along a rail track to transport cargo or passengers. Motive power is provided by a separate locomotive or individual motors in self-propelled multiple units.
Snow Plow – A motor vehicle designed for the purpose of clearing roads of snow by pushing it aside.
Miscellaneous
Bicycle– Any pedalcycle that is not motorized.
Pedestrian– A person who is not an occupant of a motor vehicle in transport or a pedalcyclist. Includes a person who is adjacent to the motor vehicle regardless of their actions.
Fire Fighter on Emergency – A fire fighter that has been dispatched to an incident while not in a fire truck. The fire fighter is using or is prepared to use emergency vehicle maneuvers as allowed by state law.
Trailer– Attached trailer of a motor vehicle or occupant of a motorcycle caboose.
Horse and Buggy – A carriage drawn by one or two horses.
Mini Bike/Dirt Bike – A two wheeled vehicle designed for use on rough terrain, such as unsurfaced roads or tracks.
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Total Pursued Vehicle Occupants
Enter the highest known total number of occupants or highest estimate of total occupants including the driver that were in the pursued vehicle during your agency’s participation in the active vehicle pursuit.
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2 numbers
Initial Violations
Initial Pursuit Reason
Select from the list any/all reasons that your agency either initiated the pursuit or any/all reasons made known to your involved officers as they joined in or assumed another agency’s active pursuit.
Selecting the “Traffic/Non-Traffic or DNR Statute Violation(s)” option will open a field asking for the number of violations. Based upon your response, a corresponding number of “Violation Initial” sections will appear below for entry of the specific Statute/Wisconsin Administrative Code or ordinance that was known prior to the initiation of the pursuit.
Select “Other” to manually enter any other reason that is not listed in this field and not entered as a Traffic/Non-Traffic or DNR Statute Violation.
Domestic Dispute
Felony Suspect (dangerous)
Felony Suspect (non-dangerous)
Misdemeanor Suspect (dangerous crime)
Misdemeanor Suspect (non-dangerous crime)
Missing Juvenile/Runaway
Missing/Endangered/Suicidal
Traffic/Non-Traffic or DNR Statute Violation – Will open field on the left
Other Agency Active Pursuit
Probation/Parole Warrant
Reported Armed Suspect
Stolen Vehicle/Plate
Suspicious Activity
Traffic Complaint
Warrant - Civil
Warrant - Felony
Warrant - Misdeameanor
Other – Will open field on the left
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Initial Pursuit Reason Other
Manually enter any “Other” initial reason for your agency’s participation in the active pursuit in this field.
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200 Alpha Numeric characters
Number of Initial Traffic/Non-Traffic or DNR Statute Violations
Enter the number of Initial Traffic/Non-Traffic or DNR Statute Violations that were known prior to the initiation of the active vehicle pursuit. An equal number of "Violation Initial" sections will open based upon the number entered.
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2 numbers
Statute Number
Statute Description
Ordinance Number
Ordinance Description
During Pursuit Violations
Behavior During
Beyond violations of 346.04(2t) “Failing to Stop” and 346.04(3) “Fleeing From Officer” from the General Provisions subchapter of Chapter 346, select any/all additional subchapters of Chapter 346 that the pursued vehicle driver violated during your agency’s participation in the active pursuit. Record all types of moving violations regardless of whether the subject is being cited/warned. Select “No Illegal or Dangerous Driving” if no violations of Chapter 346 occurred. Select “Other” to manually enter additional driving behaviors.
Driving, Meeting, Overtaking and Passing
Right-of-way
Turning and Stopping and Required Signals
Traffic Signs, Signals and Pavement Markings
Required Stops
Speed Restrictions
Reckless and Drunken Driving
Accidents and Accident Reports
Miscellaneous Rules
No Illegal or Dangerous Driving
Other – Will open field on the left
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Behavior During Other
Enter other dangerous driving or other dangerous behavior(s) exhibited by the pursued driver or pursued vehicle occupants that are not found in the drop down list in the "Behavior During" field.
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200 Alpha Numeric characters
Post-Pursuit Discovery
Post‐Pursuit Discovery
Select any/all applicable offenses or items beyond those listed in the “Initial Violation” section that were later discovered. “Evidence of Other Crime” selections may or may not have charges associated with them. Selecting the “Traffic/Non-Traffic or DNR Statute Violation” option will open a "# Post-Pursuit Violations" field asking for the number of violations. Based upon your response, a corresponding number of “Violation Discovered” sections will appear below for entry of the specific Statute/Wisconsin Administrative Code or ordinance violation that was discovered after the conclusion of the pursuit.
Domestic Dispute
Felony Suspect (dangerous)
Felony Suspect (non-dangerous)
Misdemeanor Suspect (dangerous crime)
Misdemeanor Suspect (non-dangerous crime)
Missing Juvenile/Runaway
Missing/Endangered/Suicidal
Traffic/Non-Traffic or DNR Statute Violation – Will open field on the left
Other Agency Active Pursuit
Probation/Parole Warrant
Reported Armed Suspect
Stolen Vehicle/Plate
Suspicious Activity
Traffic Complaint
Warrant - Civil
Warrant - Felony
Warrant - Misdeameanor
Other – Will open field on the left
Databar Type Databars | Databars Single List
Post‐Pursuit Discovery Other
Enter any/all other offenses or items beyond those listed in the “Post-Pursuit Discovery” section that were discovered after the conclusion of the pursuit.
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200 Alpha Numeric characters
Number of Post-Pursuit Traffic/Non-Traffic or DNR Statute Violations
Enter the number of Traffic/Non-Traffic or DNR Statute Violations that were discovered after the conlusion of the active vehicle pursuit. An equal number of "Violation Discovery" sections will open based upon the number entered.
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2 numbers
Statute Number
Statute Description
Ordinance Number
Ordinance Description
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