It is law enforcement’s job to chase down anyone they believe has committed or is in the process of committing a crime, including: Drug offenses Sex offenses Domestic abuse Driving under the influence (DUI) Murder and manslaughter Arson Theft or robbery Sometimes, the police are correct in their judgment of a suspect’s actions—in other words, the suspect really did commit a crime. In other cases, the police make a mistake and end up chasing an innocent person. Either way, do not run from the police. Doing so constitutes unlawful flight from police and could give law enforcement another reason to charge and detain you. It could also cement your guilt in their eyes and prompt them to take more severe action against you.