Chapter 6: Vehicle Pursuits and Tactical Apprehensions

As part of SCRJ’s Model Use of Force Policy Beta Release, we will be posting individual chapters and accompanying explanatory materials. Read Chapter 6 Main Points and download our Fact Sheet.

OVERVIEW

Chapter 6 covers vehicle pursuits and tactical apprehensions. It establishes a clear threshold for authorizing vehicle pursuits, which include a requirement of significant law enforcement objectives and consideration of the substantial risks presented by a pursuit. Even when a vehicle pursuit is authorized, this Chapter sets forth requirements for the manner and conduct of the pursuit and prioritizes supervision, communication, and coordination. This Chapter also prohibits specified types of intervention tactics and restricts other types. In addition, this Chapter establishes a mechanism for officers to proceed with an apprehension of suspects in a moving vehicle or under circumstances that do not meet the criteria for a vehicle pursuit, through moving surveillance/tactical apprehension.

This Chapter includes a High-Level Policy Summary outlining the overarching principles of the Chapter, the full Policy Language, a Supporting Memorandum providing the policy rationale and guidance, and a Comparison Memo Summary that compares this Chapter to certain other national, state, and local-level policies.

READ THE FULL CHAPTER 6.

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