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l 1 2. Immediately notify the duty supervisor, if available, when a pursuit is initiated. 3. Clear radio channel of any unnecessary traffic and advise all other units that a pursuit is in progress, providing all relevant information. 4. Perform relevant record and motor vehicle checks. 5. Control all radio communications during the pursuit, including freq- uency designation. 6. Coordinate assistance under the direction of the duty supervisor, if available. 7. Continue to monitor the pursuit until it has been terminated. 8. Attempt to notify outside agencies if the pursuit is leading out of the city. Specify that the call is a request for assistance or merely a courtesy notification. 4 - 816.7 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Duty Supervisor 1. Upon being notified of the pursuit, the duty supervisor should, if possible, verify the following: • A. The reason for the pursuit. B. The number of units involved in the pursuit. C. The radio frequency being utilized. D. Whether affected allied agencies are being notified. 2. The duty supervisor should attempt to monitor the pursuit, ensure that proper procedures are being followed, provide assistance and coordination, and direct termination, if appropriate. 4 -816.8 ' PURSUIT'TACTICS 1. Vehicle Contact A. Vehicle contact may be used only when state law permits the use of deadly force, unless the officer believes contact is necessary because the risk of personal injury created by the continued chase is greater than the risk of injury from the proposed action. Factors to consider when assessing risks include the number and location of potential victims, the speed of the pursued vehicle, traffic conditions, the suspect's driving conduct, and the length of the pursuit. B. Vehicle contact should be exercised in a manner that minimizes potential injury. Factors to consider include topography, road conditions, obstructions, and the position of'other vehicles and people. 69 SEP 2 51989