Pennsylvania law requires police departments to develop written policies that comply with emergency vehicle operation requirements and prohibits policies from violating section 3105. Additionally, police departments must maintain detailed records of all motor vehicle pursuits, including reasons, injuries, property damage, and suspect information, to improve pursuit policies. The reporting process is overseen by the state commissioner and may be integrated with national crime reporting systems.
They must maintain detailed records of all motor vehicle pursuits, including reasons, injuries, property damage, and suspect details, to improve policies.
No, departmental policies cannot violate or supersede the requirements outlined in section 3105 related to emergency vehicle operations.
The state police commissioner, in consultation with police associations, develops and implements the pursuit reporting procedures.
Yes, the commissioner may incorporate pursuit reports into existing or upcoming national incident-based reporting systems for efficiency.