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\." SUBJECT POLICY # Page of MOTOR VEHICLE PURSUIT 1.09 5 of7 1. The reasons for initiating the pursuit; i.e. the alleged offense. 2. The identity of all deputies's involved in the pursuit. 3. The length of the pursuit, including the duration and distance traveled and estimated speeds of the vehicles involved (both the police vehicle and the fleeing vehicle). 4. The outcome of the pursuit, including a description of any personal injuries or property damaged as a result of the pursuit. 5. The report will also detail any and all criminal charges related to the pursuit. 6. The shift supervisor will also be responsible for the review of the deputy(s) actions during the course of the pursuit to determine if the actions were in accordance to the set policy and procedures. VIII. POLICE VEHICLE OPERATON AND TACTICS: A. Deputy's are cautioned and reminded that the authority to operate an emergency vehicle while engaged in a motor vehicle pursuit does not protect the driver of such emergency vehicle form the consequences for recklessly disregarding the safety of others (NDCC 39-09-06). \.. B. Intentional or deliberate contact between a pursuing police vehicle and a fleeing vehicle; i.e. forcing the fleeing vehicle into parked cars, ditches, or any other obstacle, or heading off, ramming, or driving alongside a fleeing vehicle while it is in motion, is Drohibited unless specifically authorized by the shift supervisor. A police vehicle may be used to block or "box-in" a fleeing vehicle, but only if the fleeing vehicle has come to a complete stop and only if the risk of injury to any person (including other deputy's and the occupants of the fleeing vehicle) is minimal. C. Deputy will adhere to all applicable laws and department policies regarding the use of force, including deadly force, when engaged in a motor vehicle pursuit. The use of any roadblock will be considered only when authorized by the shift supervisor, and only when the use of deadly force would be iustified. D. Police units involved in a motor vehicle pursuit should be spaced at a distance that ensures proper braking distance and allows for sufficient reaction time in the event the lead vehicle stops, slows, or turns. Deputies involved in a pursuit will not attempt to pass other police units unless specifically requested or directed to do so by the primary police unit involved in the pursuit or the shift supervisor. Furthermore, there will be no "caravanning" or paralleling of the pursuit unless specifically authorized by the shift supervisor. When \...