1. (1) The supervisor or the primary unit in absence of a supervisor shall continually re-evaluate the balance test to assess the pursuit situation.

   1. (a) The supervisor may order the termination of a pursuit at any time.
   2. (b) The primary unit may terminate the pursuit at any time.

2. (2) A pursuit may be terminated under the following conditions:

   1. (a) the suspect's identity has been determined and future apprehension is likely;
   2. (b) air support is available to track the suspect;
   3. (c) weather or traffic conditions substantially increase the danger of the pursuit beyond the necessity of apprehending the suspect;
   4. (d) the distance between the suspect and pursuing vehicles makes further pursuit futile;
   5. (e) immediate apprehension is not necessary to protect the public or law enforcement officers;
   6. (f) the law enforcement officer is unfamiliar with the area and is unable to accurately communicate location and direction of pursuit; and
   7. (g) the pursuit proceeds the wrong way on a limited access road, for example an interstate highway.
3. (3) Termination of pursuit shall include deactivating the audible siren and visual light equipment, pulling the vehicle to the side of the road, and stopping.

KEY: pursuit, emergency vehicles, policy

Date of Last Change: November 25, 2008

Notice of Continuation: October 18, 2023

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 41-6a-212(5)