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314.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Vehicle pursuits expose innocent citizens, law enforcement officers and fleeing violators to the risk
of serious injury or death. The primary purpose of this policy is to provide officers with guidance
in balancing the safety of the public and themselves against law enforcement's duty to apprehend
violators of the law. Another purpose of this policy is to minimize the potential for pursuit-related
collisions. Vehicular pursuits require officers to exhibit a high degree of common sense and sound
judgment. Officers must not forget that the immediate apprehension of a suspect is generally not
more important than the safety of the public and pursuing officers (Minn. Stat. § 626.8458 Subd. 1).
314.1.1 PHILOSOPHY
Deciding whether to pursue a motor vehicle is a critical decision that must be made quickly and
under difficult and unpredictable circumstances. In recognizing the risk to public safety created by
vehicle pursuits, no officer or supervisor shall be criticized or disciplined for deciding not to engage
in a vehicle pursuit due to the risk involved. This includes circumstances where Department policy
would permit the initiation or continuation of the pursuit. It is recognized that vehicle pursuits are
not always predictable and decisions made pursuant to this policy will be evaluated according
to the totality of the circumstances reasonably available at the time of the pursuit (Minn. Stat. §
626.8458 Subd. 1).
Officers must remember that the most important factors to the successful conclusion of a pursuit
are proper self-discipline and sound professional judgment. Officers conduct during the course of
a pursuit must be objectively reasonable; that is, what a reasonable officer would do under the
circumstances. An individual’s unreasonable desire to apprehend a fleeing suspect at all costs
has no place in professional law enforcement pursuit (Minn. Stat. § 626.8458 Subd. 2 (2)).
314.2 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include:
Blocking or vehicle intercept - A slow-speed coordinated maneuver where two or more law
enforcement vehicles simultaneously intercept and block the movement of a suspect vehicle, the
driver of which may be unaware of the impending enforcement stop, with the goal of containment
and preventing a pursuit. Blocking is not a moving or stationary road block.
Boxing-in - A tactic designed to stop a violator's vehicle by surrounding it with law enforcement
vehicles and then slowing all vehicles to a stop.
Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT) - A low-speed maneuver intended to terminate the pursuit
by causing the violator's vehicle to spin out and come to a stop.
Ramming - The deliberate act of impacting a violator's vehicle with another vehicle to functionally
damage or otherwise force the violator's vehicle to stop.
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Roadblocks - A tactic designed to stop a violator's vehicle by intentionally placing a vehicle or
other immovable object in the path of the violator's vehicle.
Spikes or tack strips - A device that extends across the roadway and is designed to puncture
the tires of the pursued vehicle.
Vehicle pursuit - An event in which a peace officer attempts to apprehend a driver who ignores
the signal to stop by increasing speed, extinguishing headlights or taillights, refusing to stop the
vehicle, or using other means with intent to attempt to elude a peace officer (Minn. Stat. § 609.487).
314.3 OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES
It is the policy of this department that a vehicle pursuit shall be conducted with at least one flashing
red warning lamp visible from the front and a siren that is sounded when necessary to warn
pedestrians or other drivers (Minn. Stat. § 169.17; Minn. Stat. § 169.68).
Operating an emergency vehicle in a pursuit with emergency lights and siren does not relieve the
operator of an authorized emergency vehicle of the duty to drive with due regard for the safety
of all persons, and does not protect the driver from the consequences of a reckless disregard for
the safety of others (Minn. Stat. § 169.17).
314.3.1 WHEN TO INITIATE A PURSUIT
Officers are authorized to initiate a pursuit when it is reasonable to believe that a suspect is
attempting to evade arrest or detention by fleeing in a vehicle that has been given a signal to stop
by a peace officer.
The following factors individually and collectively shall be considered in deciding whether to initiate
or continue a pursuit (Minn. Stat. § 626.8458 Subd. 2(2)):
(a)Seriousness of the known or reasonably suspected crime and its relationship to
community safety
(b)The importance of protecting the public and balancing the known or reasonably
suspected offense and the apparent need for immediate capture against the risks to
officers, innocent motorists, and others
(c)Apparent nature of the fleeing suspect (e.g., whether the suspect represents a serious
threat to public safety)
(d)The identity of the suspect has been verified and there is comparatively minimal risk
in allowing the suspect to be apprehended at a later time
(e)Safety of the public in the area of the pursuit, including the type of area, time of day,
the amount of vehicular and pedestrian traffic (e.g., school zones), and the speed of
the pursuit relative to these factors
(f)The pursuing officer's familiarity with the area of the pursuit, the quality of radio
communications between the pursuing units and the dispatcher/supervisor, and the
driving capabilities of the pursuing officers under the conditions of the pursuit
(g)Weather, traffic, and road conditions that unreasonably increase the danger of the
pursuit when weighed against the risks resulting from the suspect's escape
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(h)Performance capabilities of the vehicles used in the pursuit in relation to the speeds
and other conditions of the pursuit
(i)Vehicle speeds
(j)Other persons in or on the pursued vehicle (e.g., passengers, co-offenders, hostages)
(k)Age of the suspect and occupants
(l)Availability of other resources, such as aircraft assistance
(m)The police unit is carrying passengers other than on-duty police officers. Pursuits
should not be undertaken with a prisoner in the pursuit vehicle unless exigent
circumstances exist, and then only after the need to apprehend the suspect is weighed
against the safety of the prisoner in transport. A unit containing more than a single
prisoner should not participate in a pursuit.
314.3.2 WHEN TO TERMINATE A PURSUIT
Pursuits should be discontinued whenever the totality of objective circumstances known or which
reasonably ought to be known to the officer or supervisor during the pursuit indicates that the
present risks of continuing the pursuit reasonably appear to outweigh the risks resulting from the
suspect's escape.
The above factors on when to initiate a pursuit are expressly included herein and will apply equally
to the decision to discontinue as well as the decision to initiate a pursuit. Officers and supervisors
must objectively and continuously weigh the seriousness of the offense against the potential
danger to innocent motorists, themselves, and the public when electing to continue a pursuit. In
the context of this policy, the term "terminate" shall be construed to mean discontinue or to stop
chasing the fleeing vehicle.
In addition to the factors listed above, the following factors should be considered when deciding
whether to terminate a pursuit (Minn. Stat. § 626.8458 Subd. 2 (2)):
(a)The distance between the pursuing officers and the fleeing vehicle is so great that
further pursuit would be futile or require the pursuit to continue for an unreasonable
time or distance.
(b)The pursued vehicle's location is no longer definitely known.
(c)The officer's pursuit vehicle sustains damage or a mechanical failure that renders it
unsafe to drive.
(d)The pursuit vehicle suffers an emergency equipment failure that causes the vehicle to
no longer qualify for emergency operation use.
(e)Extended pursuits of violators for misdemeanors not involving abuse or risk of serious
harm (independent of the pursuit) are discouraged.
(f)Hazards to uninvolved bystanders or motorists.
(g)If the identity of the offender is known and it does not reasonably appear that the
need for immediate capture outweighs the risks associated with continuing the pursuit,
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officers should strongly consider discontinuing the pursuit and apprehending the
offender at a later time.
(h)When directed to terminate the pursuit by a supervisor.
(i)When radio communications are broken or inadequate.
(j)When the danger that the continued pursuit poses to the public, the officers, or the
suspect is too great, balanced against the risk of allowing the suspect to remain at
large.
314.3.3 SPEED LIMITS
The speed of a pursuit is a factor that should be evaluated on a continuing basis by the officer and
supervisor. Evaluation of vehicle speeds shall take into consideration public safety, officer safety
and the safety of the occupants of the fleeing vehicle.
Should high vehicle speeds be reached during a pursuit, officers and supervisors shall also
consider these factors when determining the reasonableness of the speed of the pursuit:
(a)Pursuit speeds have become unreasonably unsafe for the surrounding conditions.
(b)Pursuit speeds have exceeded the driving ability of the officer.
(c)Pursuit speeds are beyond the capabilities of the pursuit vehicle thus making its
operation unsafe.
314.4 PURSUIT UNITS
Pursuit units should be limited to three vehicles (two units and a supervisor). However, the number
of units involved will vary with the circumstances.
An officer or supervisor may request additional units to join a pursuit if, after assessing the factors
outlined above, it appears that the number of officers involved would be insufficient to safely
arrest the suspects. All other officers shall stay out of the pursuit but should remain alert to its
progress and location. Any officer who drops out of a pursuit may then, if necessary, proceed to
the termination point at legal speeds, following the appropriate rules of the road.
Distinctively marked patrol vehicles should replace unmarked vehicles involved in a pursuit
whenever practicable.
314.4.1 VEHICLES WITHOUT EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
Vehicles not equipped with red light and siren are prohibited from initiating or joining in any pursuit.
Officers in such vehicles may provide support to pursuing units as long as their vehicle is operated
in compliance with all traffic laws.
314.4.2 PRIMARY UNIT RESPONSIBILITIES
The initial pursuing officer will be designated as the primary pursuit unit and will be responsible for
the conduct of the pursuit unless it is unable to remain reasonably close enough to the violator's
vehicle. The primary responsibility of the officer initiating the pursuit is the apprehension of the
suspects without unreasonable danger to the officer or other persons (Minn. Stat. § 626.8458
Subd. 2 (4)).
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The primary unit should notify the Dispatch Center, commencing with a request for priority radio
traffic, that a vehicle pursuit has been initiated, and as soon as practicable provide information
including but not limited to:
(a)Reason for the pursuit.
(b)Location and direction of travel.
(c)Speed of the fleeing vehicle.
(d)Description of the fleeing vehicle and license number, if known.
(e)Number of occupants.
(f)The identity or description of the known occupants.
(g)Weather, road, and traffic conditions.
(h)Identity of other agencies involved in the pursuit.
(i)Information concerning the use of firearms, threat of force, injuries, hostages, or other
unusual hazards.
(j)Request for medical assistance for any person injured in the course of the pursuit
(Minn. Stat. § 626.8458 Subd. 2 (6)).
Unless relieved by a supervisor or secondary unit, the officer in the primary unit shall be
responsible for broadcasting the progress of the pursuit. Unless circumstances reasonably
indicate otherwise, the primary unit should relinquish the responsibility of broadcasting the
progress of the pursuit to a secondary unit or aircraft joining the pursuit to minimize distractions
and allow the primary unit to concentrate foremost on safe pursuit tactics.
314.4.3 SECONDARY UNIT RESPONSIBILITIES
The second officer in the pursuit is responsible for the following:
(a)Immediately notifying the dispatcher of entry into the pursuit
(b)Remaining at a safe distance behind the primary unit unless directed to assume the
role of primary officer, or if the primary unit is unable to continue the pursuit
(c)Broadcasting the progress of the pursuit unless the situation indicates otherwise
(d)Serve as backup to the primary unit once the subject has been stopped
314.4.4 PURSUIT DRIVING TACTICS
The decision to use or not use specific driving tactics requires the same assessment of
considerations outlined in the factors to be considered concerning pursuit initiation and
termination. The following are tactics for units involved in the pursuit (Minn. Stat. § 626.8458 Subd.
2 (3)):
(a)Officers, considering their driving skills and vehicle performance capabilities, will
space themselves from other involved vehicles such that they are able to see and
avoid hazards or react safely to maneuvers by the fleeing vehicle.
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(b)Officers may proceed past a red, or stop signal, or stop sign but only after slowing
down and utilizing a flashing red lamp or siren as may be necessary for safe operation
(Minn. Stat. § 169.03, Subd. 2).
(c)As a general rule, officers should not pursue a vehicle driving the wrong way on a
roadway, highway, or freeway (Minn. Stat. § 169.03). In the event the pursued vehicle
does so, the following tactics should be considered:
1.Request assistance from an available air unit.
2.Maintain visual contact with the pursued vehicle by paralleling on the correct
side of the roadway.
3.Request other units to observe exits available to the suspects.
(d)Notify the Minnesota State Patrol or other law enforcement agency if it appears the
pursuit may enter their jurisdiction.
(e)Officers involved in a pursuit should not attempt to pass other units unless the situation
indicates otherwise or they are requested to do so by the primary unit, and a clear
understanding of the maneuver process exists between the involved officers.
314.4.5 TACTICS/PROCEDURES FOR UNITS NOT INVOLVED IN THE PURSUIT
There should be no paralleling of the pursuit route. Officers are authorized to use emergency
equipment at intersections along the pursuit path to clear intersections of vehicular and pedestrian
traffic to protect the public. Officers should remain in their assigned area and should not become
involved with the pursuit unless directed otherwise by a supervisor.
Non-pursuing personnel needed at the termination of the pursuit should respond in a non-
emergency manner, observing the rules of the road.
The primary unit, secondary unit and supervisor should be the only units operating under
emergency conditions (emergency lights and siren) unless other units are assigned to the pursuit.
314.4.6 PURSUIT TRAILING
In the event the initiating unit from this agency relinquishes control of the pursuit to another unit
or jurisdiction, that initiating unit may, with permission of a supervisor, trail the pursuit to the
termination point in order to provide necessary information and assistance for the arrest of the
suspects.
The term "trail" means to follow the path of the pursuit at a safe speed while obeying all traffic laws
and without activating emergency equipment. If the pursuit is at a slow rate of speed, the trailing
unit will maintain sufficient distance from the pursuit units so as to clearly indicate an absence of
participation in the pursuit.
314.4.7 AIRCRAFT ASSISTANCE
When available, aircraft assistance should be requested. Once the air unit has established visual
contact with the pursued vehicle, it should assume control over the pursuit. The primary and
secondary ground units should consider whether the participation of an aircraft warrants their
continued involvement in the pursuit (Minn. Stat. § 626.8458 Subd. 2 (4)).
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The air unit should coordinate the activities of resources on the ground, report progress of the
pursuit and provide officers and supervisors with details of upcoming traffic congestion, road
hazards or other pertinent information to evaluate whether to continue the pursuit. If ground units
are not within visual contact and the air unit determines that it is unsafe to continue the pursuit,
the air unit should recommend terminating the pursuit.
314.5 SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND RESPONSIBILITIES
It is the policy of this department that available supervisory and management control will be
exercised over all vehicle pursuits involving officers from this department (Minn. Stat. § 626.8458
Subd. 2 (4)).
The field supervisor of the officer initiating the pursuit, or if unavailable, the nearest field supervisor
will be responsible for the following:
(a)Upon becoming aware of a pursuit, immediately notify involved officers and the
Dispatch Center of supervisory presence and ascertain all reasonably available
information to continuously assess the situation and risk factors associated with the
pursuit in order to ensure that the pursuit is conducted within established department
guidelines.
(b)Engage in the pursuit, when appropriate, to provide on-scene supervision.
(c)Exercise management and control of the pursuit even if not engaged in it.
(d)Ensure that no more than the number of required law enforcement units needed are
involved in the pursuit under the guidelines set forth in this policy.
(e)Direct that the pursuit be terminated if, in the field supervisor's judgment, it is not
justified to continue the pursuit under the guidelines of this policy.
(f)Ensure that aircraft assistance is requested if available.
(g)Ensure that the proper radio channel is being used.
(h)Ensure the notification and/or coordination of outside agencies if the pursuit either
leaves or is likely to leave the jurisdiction of this agency.
(i)Control and manage HPD units when a pursuit enters another jurisdiction.
(j)Prepare a post-pursuit critique and analysis of the pursuit for training purposes.
314.5.1 PATROL SERGEANT RESPONSIBILITIES
Upon becoming aware that a pursuit has been initiated, the Patrol Sergeant should monitor and
continually assess the situation and ensure the pursuit is conducted within the guidelines and
requirements of this policy. The Patrol Sergeant has the final responsibility for the coordination,
control, and termination of a vehicle pursuit and shall be in overall command (Minn. Stat. §
626.8458 Subd. 2 (4)).
The Patrol Sergeant shall review all pertinent reports for content and forward them to the Division
Commander.
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314.6 COMMUNICATIONS
If the pursuit is confined within the City limits, radio communications will be conducted on the
primary channel unless instructed otherwise by a supervisor or communications dispatcher. If
the pursuit leaves the jurisdiction of this department or such is imminent, involved units should,
whenever available, switch radio communications to an emergency channel most accessible by
participating agencies and units.
314.6.1 LOSS OF PURSUED VEHICLE
When the pursued vehicle is lost, the primary unit should broadcast pertinent information to assist
other units in locating the vehicle. The primary unit will be responsible for coordinating any further
search for either the pursued vehicle or suspects fleeing on foot.
314.7 INTER-JURISDICTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
When a pursuit enters another agency's jurisdiction, the primary officer or supervisor, taking
into consideration distance traveled, unfamiliarity with the area, and other pertinent facts, should
determine whether to request the other agency to assume the pursuit. Unless entry into another
jurisdiction is expected to be brief, it is generally recommended that the primary officer or
supervisor ensure that notification is provided to the dispatcher and to each outside jurisdiction
into which the pursuit is reasonably expected to enter, regardless of whether such jurisdiction is
expected to assist (Minn. Stat. § 626.8458 Subd. 2 (5)).
If a pursuit from another agency enters the department's jurisdiction, the Dispatch Center should
update the on-duty supervisor.
314.7.1 ASSUMPTION OF PURSUIT BY ANOTHER AGENCY
Hastings Police Department officers will discontinue the pursuit when another agency has
assumed the pursuit unless continued assistance of the Hastings Police Department is requested
by the agency assuming the pursuit. Upon discontinuing the pursuit, the primary unit may proceed
upon request, with or at the direction of a supervisor, to the termination point to assist in the
investigation.
The role and responsibilities of officers at the termination of a pursuit initiated by this department
shall be coordinated with appropriate consideration of the units from the agency assuming the
pursuit.
Notification of a pursuit in progress should not be construed as a request to join the pursuit.
Requests to or from another agency to assume a pursuit should be specific. Because of
communication limitations between local agencies, a request for another agency's assistance will
mean that its personnel will assume responsibilities for the pursuit. For the same reasons, when
a pursuit leaves another jurisdiction and a request for assistance is made to this department, the
other agency should relinquish control.
314.7.2 PURSUITS EXTENDING INTO THIS JURISDICTION
When a request is made for this department to assist or take over a pursuit from another agency
that has entered this jurisdiction, the supervisor should consider these additional following factors:
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(a)Ability to maintain the pursuit.
(b)Circumstances serious enough to continue the pursuit.
(c)Adequate staffing to continue the pursuit.
(d)The public's safety within this jurisdiction.
(e)Safety of the pursuing officers.
As soon as practicable, a supervisor or the Patrol Sergeant should review a request for assistance
from another agency. The Patrol Sergeant or supervisor, after consideration of the above factors,
may decline to assist in or assume the other agency's pursuit.
Assistance to a pursuing outside agency by officers of this department will terminate at the City
limits provided that the pursuing peace officers have sufficient assistance from other sources.
Ongoing participation from this department may continue only until sufficient assistance is present.
In the event that a pursuit from another agency terminates within this jurisdiction, officers shall
provide appropriate assistance to peace officers from the outside agency including, but not limited
to, scene control, coordination and completion of supplemental reports and any other assistance
requested or needed.
314.8 PURSUIT INTERVENTION
Pursuit intervention is an attempt to terminate the ability of a suspect to continue to flee in a motor
vehicle through tactical application of technology, road spikes.
314.8.1 WHEN USE AUTHORIZED
Use of pursuit intervention tactics should be employed only after approval of a supervisor. In
deciding whether to use intervention tactics, officers/supervisors should balance the risks of
allowing the pursuit to continue with the potential hazards arising from the use of each tactic to
the public, the officers, and persons in or on the pursued vehicle. With these risks in mind, the
decision to use any intervention tactic should be reasonable in light of the circumstances apparent
to the officer at the time of the decision (Minn. Stat. § 626.8458 Subd. 2).
It is imperative that officers act within legal bounds using good judgment and accepted practices.
314.8.2 VEHICLE SUPPRESSION - SOUTH METRO SWAT OPERATORS AND DAKOTA
COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE (DTF)
Active members of South Metro SWAT and DTF, who have been trained and while assigned to
an operation, are authorized to use SWAT/DTF vehicles, to conduct a vehicle suppression as
described in the South Metro SWAT and DTF Operations Manual.
314.8.3 INTERVENTION STANDARDS
Any pursuit intervention tactic, depending upon the conditions and circumstances under which it is
used, may present dangers to the officers, the public or anyone in or on the vehicle being pursued.
Certain applications of intervention tactics may be construed to be a use of force, including
deadly force, and are subject to Department policies guiding such use. Officers who have not
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received Department-approved training in the application and use of any intervention tactic or
equipment shall consider these facts and requirements prior to deciding how, when, where and
if an intervention tactic should be employed.
(a)Blocking or vehicle intercept should only be considered in cases involving felony
suspects or impaired drivers who pose a threat to public safety when officers
reasonably believe that attempting a conventional enforcement stop will likely result
in the driver attempting to flee in the vehicle. Because of the potential risks involved,
this technique should only be employed by officers who have received training in such
tactics and after giving consideration to the following:
1.The need to immediately stop the suspect vehicle or prevent it from leaving
substantially outweighs the risks of injury or death to occupants of the suspect
vehicle, officers or other members of the public.
2.All other reasonable intervention techniques have failed or reasonably appear
ineffective.
3.Employing the blocking maneuver does not unreasonably increase the risk to
officer safety.
4.The target vehicle is stopped or traveling at a low speed.
5.At no time should civilian vehicles be used to deploy this technique.
b. As with all intervention techniques, pursuing officers should obtain supervisor approval
before attempting to box a suspect vehicle during a pursuit. The use of such a technique
must be carefully coordinated with all involved units, taking into consideration the
circumstances and conditions apparent at the time, as well as the potential risk of injury
to officers, the public and occupants of the pursued vehicle.
c. Spike strips should be deployed only when it is reasonably apparent that only the
pursued vehicle will be affected by their use. Prior to the deployment of spike strips, the
officer shall notify pursuing units and the supervisor of the intent and location. Officers
should carefully consider the limitations of such devices as well as the potential risks
to officers, the public and occupants of the pursued vehicle. If the pursued vehicle is
a motorcycle, a vehicle transporting hazardous materials or a school bus transporting
children officers and supervisors should weigh the potential consequences against the
need to immediately stop the vehicle.
d. Because roadblocks involve a potential for serious injury or death to occupants of the
pursued vehicle if the suspect does not stop, the intentional placement of roadblocks in
the direct path of a pursued vehicle is generally discouraged and should not be deployed
without prior approval of a supervisor, and only then under extraordinary conditions when
all other reasonable intervention techniques have failed or reasonably appear ineffective
and the need to immediately stop the pursued vehicle substantially outweighs the risks
of injury or death to occupants of the pursued vehicle, officers or other members of the
public.
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314.8.4 CAPTURE OF SUSPECTS
Proper self-discipline and sound professional judgment are the keys to a successful conclusion of
a pursuit and apprehension of evading suspects. Officers shall use only that amount of force that
reasonably appears necessary under the circumstances to properly perform their lawful duties.
Unless relieved by a supervisor, the primary officer should coordinate efforts to apprehend the
suspect(s) following the pursuit. Officers should consider safety of the public and the involved
officers when formulating plans to contain and capture the suspect.
314.9 REPORTING AND REVIEW REQUIREMENTS
All appropriate reports shall be completed to comply with appropriate local and state regulations.
The Office Manager shall ensure the appropriate forms are filed with the Department of Public
Safety within 30 days (Minn. Stat. § 626.5532):
(a)The primary officer shall complete appropriate crime/arrest reports.
(b)The primary officer or supervisor shall complete the appropriate pursuit report.
(c)After first obtaining available information, the on-duty field supervisor shall promptly
complete a Supervisor's Log or interoffice memorandum, briefly summarizing the
pursuit to the Chief of Police or designee. This memo should minimally contain the
following information (Minn. Stat. § 626.5532):
1.Date and time of pursuit.
2.Length of pursuit in distance and time.
3.Involved units and officers.
4.Initial reason and circumstances surrounding the pursuit.
5.Starting and termination points.
6.Alleged offense, charges filed or disposition: arrest, citation or other release.
7.Arrestee information should be provided if applicable.
8.Injuries and/or property damage.
9.Medical treatment.
10.The outcome of the pursuit.
11.Name of supervisor handling or at the scene.
12.A preliminary determination that the pursuit appears to be in compliance with
this policy or additional review and/or follow-up is warranted.
(d)After receiving copies of reports, logs and other pertinent information, the Chief of
Police or designee shall conduct or assign the completion of a post-pursuit review as
appropriate to the circumstances.
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(e)Annually, the Chief of Police should direct a documented review and analysis of
Department vehicle pursuits to minimally include policy suitability, policy compliance
and training needs.
314.9.1 REGULAR AND PERIODIC PURSUIT TRAINING
In addition to initial and supplementary training on pursuits, all licensed non-exempt employees will
participate, no less than annually, in regular and periodic training on this policy and the importance
of vehicle safety and protecting the public at all times. Training will include a recognition of the
need to balance the known offense and the need for immediate capture against the risks to officers
and others.
The Deputy Chief shall ensure the frequency and content of emergency vehicle operations and
vehicle pursuit training meets or exceeds that required by law (Minn. Stat. § 626.8458 Subd. 5).
314.9.2 POLICY REVIEW
Each licensed member of this department shall certify in writing that they have received, read and
understand this policy initially and upon any amendments.
314.9.3 YEARLY CERTIFICATION
This policy shall be reviewed and certified to the state annually that it complies with requirements
of any new or revised model policy adopted by the state (Minn. Stat. § 626.8458 Subd. 3).
314.9.4 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
Copies of the current pursuit policy shall be made available to the public on request.
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