Fleeing Suspect
When officers may pursue on foot and what force is permitted.
Foot pursuit
Officers may chase a person they have reasonable suspicion or probable cause to detain or arrest.
Safety first
Officers should stop a pursuit when the risk to the public or the officer outweighs the need to catch the person.
Force
Force must stay proportionate. Deadly force is limited to cases where a person poses an immediate threat of death or serious injury.