§ 33.24 SILENT RUNS.

   (A)   SILENT RUN is defined as operating under emergency conditions utilizing red and blue lights but no audible signal.

   (B)   Silent runs are authorized for the following:

      (1)   Robberies in progress;

      (2)   Burglaries in progress;

      (3)   Situations when the officer’s discretion determines the need for red and blue lights only, no siren.

   (C)   When using red lights only, the officer shall:

      (1)   Obey all traffic laws;

      (2)   Stop at all stop signs and traffic signals, proceeding only when the way is clear;

      (3)   Operate with extreme caution and at reasonable speed so as not to endanger a life and/or the property of others.

(`95 Code, § 23.08(E)) (Ord. 070916, passed 7-15-16)