1. Terminology
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Primary | Unit directly behind the suspect |
| Secondary | Units behind primary, responsible for callouts |
| Box(ing) | Using LEO vehicles to prevent the suspect vehicle from moving or escaping |
| Break Off | Detach from the pursuit |
| Terminate | All units must break off |
| Callouts | Radio calls updating about the suspect’s speed and location |
2. Driving
Remain at a safe distance: Remaining at a 4-6 seconds follow distance between your vehicle and the evading vehicle.- Overtaking: You may only overtake another LEO vehicle if the vehicle is failing to meet the speeds required or is causing endangerment due to their driving. This must be called out.
- Right of Way: When attaching to a pursuit you must allow the pursuit to pass and then you can attach.
- Opposite Lanes of Traffic: Officers may only drive on the correct side of the road at all times during a pursuit is possible, if not use the emergency lane
3. Interventions
PIT maneuvers may not be executed until the P.i.T. timer has expired. This timer is set by a dispatcher, supervisor or the unit who initiated the pursuit. This timer may be overruled by a supervisor if the suspect is reckless within city limits.Spike strips may only be deployed after the PIT timer has expired. They are to be issued if the suspect’s behavior is consistent and on consistently leading roads.
The following roads are considered Spike Roads, these are the only places where spike strips may be allowed:
- Highway 55
- Riverside Drive
- Freedom Avenue
- Colonial Drive
4. Pursuit Timers
- 0 Seconds - the suspect flees from law enforcement, RTO is notified and units begin callouts. Only 3 units should be in a pursuit at a time (not including PIU or Supervisors).
- 30 Seconds - Supervisor is notified and notifies PIU to attach to the pursuit.
- 60 Seconds - Grapplers are now authorized.
- 120 Seconds - Air Support is called in by any Sergeant+ personnel.
- 180 Seconds - PIT Timer PITs and Spikes are now authorized (only if the suspect has been driving recklessly or is alone in the vehicle, otherwise it’s up to an supervisor to decide what will happen).