R728-503-4. Initiating Pursuit Policy

(1) Each law enforcement officer shall consider the balance test prior to engaging in an emergency vehicle pursuit.

(2) Each law enforcement officer in an authorized emergency pursuit vehicle may initiate a vehicular pursuit when the suspect exhibits the intention to avoid apprehension by refusing to stop when properly directed to do so.

(3) In deciding whether to initiate pursuit, the law enforcement officer may take into consideration:

(a) road, weather, and environmental conditions;

(b) population density and vehicular and pedestrian traffic;

(c) the relative performance capabilities of the pursuit vehicle and driver and the suspect vehicle being pursued;

(d) the seriousness of the offense;

(e) likelihood of pursuit resulting in apprehension;

(f) familiarity with the area and road; and

(g) any other pertinent factors.