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Pu uit initiated by other rs agency: Participation: a . Participation in another agency’s pursuit is allowed if specifically authorized by a field supervisor. Additionally, participation is allowed if: (1) (2)
it is clearly demonstrated the pursuing unit is unable to ask for assistance, or the emergency circumstances dictate the need for assistance.
In these circumstances, agency pursuit policies are in effect for units that participate in another agency’s pursuit. b .
Assistance: (1) (2)
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Termination of Pursuit: 1. 2. 3.
The pursuit may be terminated by the primary unit at any time. Ultimate responsibility regarding continuance or termination of a pursuit rests with the supervisor. A termination order: a. b. c.
may be given by a supervisor at any time, includes air service participation as well as vehicle units, and requires all involved units to: (1) (2) (3)
4. 5. F.
Assistance in apprehending suspects in another agency’s pursuit will be rendered if it does not actively involve engaging in the pursuit. When a pursuit initiated by another jurisdiction terminates in Hillsborough County, law enforcement officers who work within Hillsborough County may respond to the apprehension scene to assist and transport the arrestee(s) to jail.
acknowledge the termination via radio, deactivate emergency equipment and drive their vehicle in a direction away from the vehicle being pursued.
The supervisor or shift commander will respond to the termination point of all pursuits. The supervisor will meet with all involved law enforcement personnel.
After-action and Reporting: 1.
Precision Immobilization Technique (P.I.T.) - Immediately after a P.I.T. maneuver is performed: a.
other vehicles (i.e., law enforcement or rescue vehicles) should avoid driving over scuff or yaw marks from involved vehicles, and