Primary Unit a. The responsibility for the decision to initiate the pursuit rests with the individual officer. When engaged in a pursuit, safety is to be the prime consideration. Pursuing officers have an obligation to use due care in the operation of their vehicles so as to keep same under control and, thereby, safeguard the lives of both themselves and others. Blue lights, siren and headlamps are to be used throughout the duration of the pursuit.
Communications is to be notified immediately upon initiation of the pursuit.
The squad supervisor is to be immediately notified and constantly updated of the changing conditions of the pursuit. Officers must immediately terminate the pursuit upon the command of any supervisory personnel. Units in this role are present for support, but may move up, replace the primary unit, or otherwise take action as approved by the commanding officer. Supervisory Units a. Telecommunications a. Communications personnel have the responsibility to coordinate unit directions during the pursuit until command is assumed by a supervisory or commanding officer.