Policy Text
Number:
Winter Garden
60
Police Department
Rescinds:
General Order
PP 2008-01
SUBJECT: Motor Vehicle Apprehension
EFFECTIVE: December 2, 2013
REVISED:
Table of Contents:
60.1 Purpose
60.2 Policy Statement
60.3 Pursuit Factors and Policy
60.4 Definitions
60.5 Attempt to Stop
60.6 Primary Pursuit Unit
60.7 Secondary Pursuit Unit
60.8 Supervisor Responsibilities
60.9 Communications Telecommunicator Responsibilities
60.10 Methods of Pursuits
60.11 Termination of Pursuit
60.12 Tire Deflation Devices
60.13 Inter-Jurisdictional Pursuits
60.14 Forms and Reviews
60.1 PURPOSE:
This directive establishes Police Department policy for motor vehicle pursuits, and provides for
an administrative review of circumstances involving pursuits.
60.2 POLICY STATEMENT:
60.2.1 Officers engaged in a pursuit situation are not relieved from the duty to drive with due
regard for the safety of all persons, nor shall the provisions of F.S.S. 316.072 protect
the officer from the consequences of his or her reckless disregard for the safety of
others.
60.3 PURSUIT FACTORS AND POLICY:
60.3.1 Officers are authorized to pursue suspects who are reasonably thought to have
committed a forcible felony or who pose a danger to the public. Suspects may be
pursued only if one of the following conditions exists:
A. There is reasonable belief that a fleeing suspect committed or attempted to
commit a forcible felony as described in Section 60.4., Definitions. Pursuits for
misdemeanor offenses, traffic, or civil infractions are prohibited.
B. On rare occasions, a supervisor may authorize a pursuit for exigent
circumstances as defined in Section 60.4, definitions.
General Order 60
Motor Vehicle Apprehension
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