PursuitSAFETY supports pursuit policies that only allow pursuits for known violent crimes.

Checkpoint Avoidance Policy
Checkpoint Avoidance Policy (pdf)
A model policy to stop drivers who attempt to avoid DUI and vehicle safety checkpoints.
Written by Ret. Police Chief Donald Van Blaricom
February 7, 2008

Debunking the Myth
These three studies (below) support the fact that more drivers will not run if officers don't chase. Restrictive pursuit polices not only work; they save lives.

Review of Orlando (Fla.) PD's Restrictive Policy
Results from the LAPD Review
Department of Justice Study

Fleeing drivers who are not chased will eventually be caught. "Abandoning the pursuit does not mean the officer stops apprehension efforts; rather, the officer initiates other resources to bring about the apprehension." —Lt. John Specht, Hillsboro, Oregon, PD.

Emergency Response Policy

Illinois State Police Directive
OPS-081, Emergency Response Driving Policy (pdf)
Revised Nov. 18, 2008 & implemented Jan. 1, 2009
This model policy requires ISP officers to notify their supervisors when they expect to exceed the posted speed limit by more than 20 mph for a Code 2 and 30 mph for a life-threatening emergency. Supervisors will monitor all incidents and have the final say as to whether an officer can exceed speed restrictions. It also requires mandatory video recording equipment be activated when emergency lights are in use, the termination of the use of mobile data computers during emergency-response driving, and the installation of hands-free cell phones.