1. PURPOSE

Vehicle pursuits are high-risk events. The need to apprehend must be balanced against danger to deputies, suspects, civilians, and roleplay quality.

2. PURSUIT AUTHORIZATION

A pursuit may be initiated when the suspect is believed to have committed, attempted, or threatened a serious offense, or when the suspect's driving creates an immediate danger.

3. PURSUITS DISCOURAGED

Pursuits should generally not continue for minor traffic violations, simple infractions, or nonviolent misdemeanors unless additional danger develops.

4. REQUIRED RADIO TRAFFIC

The initiating unit shall broadcast:
A. Unit number.
B. Location and direction of travel.
C. Reason for pursuit.
D. Vehicle description.
E. Plate if known.
F. Speed.
G. Traffic conditions.
H. Weather/road conditions if relevant.
I. Occupant count.
J. Need for additional units.

5. SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A supervisor shall monitor and may:
A. Approve continuation.
B. Limit number of units.
C. Authorize PIT.
D. Request air support.
E. Request spike strips.
F. Terminate the pursuit.
G. Assign primary, secondary, and traffic control.

6. UNIT ROLES

Primary unit broadcasts updates.
Secondary unit provides backup and may take radio.
Additional units shall not caravan unless assigned.

7. RISK ASSESSMENT

Supervisors and deputies shall consider:
A. Offense seriousness.
B. Speeds.
C. Traffic.
D. Pedestrian presence.
E. Weather.
F. Deputy driving skill.
G. Suspect identity known.
H. Availability of air support.
I. Server population and RP impact.

8. PIT MANEUVER

PIT requires supervisor approval unless deadly force-level danger creates immediate necessity. PIT should be used only when:
A. Speeds are reasonable.
B. Area is clear.
C. Civilian risk is low.
D. Deputy is trained/authorized.
E. The suspect's continued flight presents greater risk.

9. SPIKE STRIPS

Spike strips require coordination. Deploying units must announce location and remove themselves from direct danger.

10. PURSUIT TERMINATION

A pursuit shall be terminated when:
A. Risk outweighs need.
B. The suspect identity is known and later arrest is reasonable.
C. Air support can monitor safely.
D. Units lose visual and direction.
E. Driving becomes too dangerous.
F. Supervisor orders termination.

11. AFTER-ACTION

After a pursuit, the supervisor may require:
A. Incident report.
B. Use of force report if force occurred.
C. Vehicle damage report.
D. Evidence log.
E. Administrative review.