Strategy #42
Pursuit Management

Actively support research and development of new technologies 
that will deter, prevent, or terminate pursuits.

Background

In recent years, there has been increasing interest in technological solutions for the problem of motorists attempting to evade apprehension by fleeing from law enforcement authorities.

Actions

• Work with other entities in the development of technology. This includes collecting data on pursuits, developing typical pursuit scenarios, and identifying operational criteria such as security, human health, liability, and other issues. Provide this information to inventors and high technology companies. 
• Work with governing bodies and the private sector to secure funding to support the development and procurement of technologies. 
• Train all employees in the use of the technology.

Benefits

• Better information about pursuits (where, when, who, why). 
• Fewer pursuits. 
• Shorter pursuits. 
• Less severe pursuits (fewer collisions, injuries and deaths, less property damage).

Other Considerations

• Limited information about uninvolved vehicles near the target vehicle when activating current high-power microwave prototypes. 
• Cost of the technology. 
• Increased skills, expertise and training for personnel to support and operate. 
• Accuracy and reliability of technology. 
• Potential increase in support staff requirements, which may cause a reduction in existing personnel levels. 
• Inter-connectivity with other systems and privacy issues of shared systems. 
• Departmental policy must be considered as technology advances.

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