What describes a no-pursuit policy?

• A. A policy that requires pursuit every time
• B. A policy that prohibits pursuit entirely
• C. A policy that ignores safety
• D. A policy that prioritizes speed over safety

Answer: (B)

A no-pursuit policy centers on safety and risk avoidance in pursuing suspects. It means officers should not initiate or continue vehicle chases, with the aim of preventing crashes and protecting the public and officers. This is why it’s described as prohibiting pursuit entirely—no pursuit is authorized as a standard practice.

If a policy instead required pursuit every time, it would promote risky driving, which is the opposite of a no-pursuit approach. Policies that ignore safety or that elevate speed over safety also run counter to the purpose of a no-pursuit policy, which exists to minimize harm by avoiding high-speed chases.