Pursuit Policy: Putting Unnecessary Cases

In my pursuit policy my deputies will be expected to abide by the following rules. Putting innocent citizens’ life in danger in a chase is prohibited. If the suspect is thought to be dangerous backup will be called and the subject will be cornered in. Unless the suspect has put someone’s life in danger and a chase is the only option it is prohibited. As for a chase through another town under other jurisdiction, it will not happen. When you are close to crossing into another jurisdiction it needs to be called in and handled in that county. Unnecessary lawsuits are brought forth and can be prevented. Unless a pursuit is an absolute have to then it will not happen. If it will carry on into another county and their deputies cannot make it to them
fast enough then that county needs to be notified. Only under certain circumstances are a chase that could injure or possibly kill innocent people are chases to be allowed. Certain speeds are to be followed to ensure that no officer or citizen is injured. Causing chaos within a county will not be tolerated. As for chasing after a burning truck or any vehicle shall be done properly. No shots are to be fired until the vehicle has been secured and the driver poses a threat to officers. No use of deadly force is to be used until there is a threat on an officer or a citizen. If a driver is suspected to have drugs then you will follow the vehicle, if they should run, call for backup and corner this vehicle in. A warrant for evading will be put out if the driver just so happens to get away. If the circumstances are not as followed the officer/officers involved will be disciplined accordingly.