document Police Foot Pursuit SOP

In Police Standard Operating Procedures

It is recommended that agencies adopt a policy that provides written procedures regarding foot pursuits, including considerations for initiation and continuation, responsibilities of involved officers, supervisors, and communications personnel, and termination. These guidelines are intended to establish a balance between protecting public safety and officers during foot pursuits and law enforcement’s duty to enforce the law and apprehend suspects.
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