Vehicle Pursuits

Rules for initiating, continuing, and terminating vehicle pursuits.

Pursuit policy describes when officers may start, continue, or terminate vehicle pursuits. It usually compares the need to apprehend with the risk to the public, and sets requirements for lights and siren, air support, supervision, and radio communication. For exams, know the criteria to initiate, factors that require termination, roles of primary and secondary units, and the supervisor's responsibilities during and after the pursuit.

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