4b. Sheriff-general orders - Laserfiche WebLink

SUBJECT POLICY # Page of MOTOR ~/EHICLE PURSUIT 1.09 2of7 J 1. The occupant of a fleeing vehicle has committed a violent offense, or threatened to use violence during the commission of an offense; or 2. A person attempts to escape or otherwise elude law enforcement through the use of deadly force; or 3. A person indicates they will endanger human life or inflict great bodily harm on another unless they are taken into custody without delay. C. Deputy's will not initiate or otherwise engage in a motor vehicle pursuit in any vehicle other than a marked police vehicle. A marked police vehicle is a vehicle that is clearly recognizable as a police vehicle equipped with both emergency lights and siren. D. Deputy's will not initiate or otherwise engage in a motor vehicle pursuit for any traffic offense which is outside the scope of the restrictions listed above. E. Deputy's will consider the following when deciding to initiate or otherwise engage in a motor vehicle pursuit: -J 1. The nature and seriousness of the offense. 2. The age and driving experience of the driver, if known, of the fleeing motor vehicle; i.e. adult or juvenile. 3. The existing road, weather, and environmental conditions; i.e. time of day, nearby schools and playgrounds, residential vs. business/industrial area, etc. 4. The performance capabilities of both the police vehicle and the fleeing vehicle. 5. The speeds of the vehicles involved. 6. The pursing deputy's familiarity with the area. 7. The presence of other persons in the police vehicle (civilian passengers). F. It will be the responsibility of every deputy who initiates or otherwise engages in a motor vehicle pursuit to operate their vehicle with due regard for the safety of the general public, other law enforcement deputy's (including themselves), and the occupant(s) of the fleeing vehicle. Every deputy will be held accountable for their decision to initiate a motor vehicle pursuit and for continuing their involvement in a pursuit. ..J