Which of the following is NOT a stated condition warranting termination of a pursuit?

• A. When the risks created by the pursuit outweigh the benefits of continuing
• B. When a supervisor orders you to terminate
• C. When the suspect has been identified and there is no apparent need for immediate apprehension
• D. When the suspect is wearing a seatbelt

Answer: (A)

Pursuit termination rests on safety, supervision, and the necessity of an arrest. The standard triggers to end a chase are when continuing would create greater danger than the benefit of stopping the suspect, when a supervisor directs termination, or when the suspect has been identified and there is no immediate need for immediate apprehension. These criteria emphasize controlling risk and maintaining command oversight. The effect of a suspect wearing a seatbelt, while important for overall safety, is not a formal, stated reason to terminate a pursuit on its own. It doesn’t by itself address the balance of risk versus benefit or the need for immediate apprehension, which is why it isn’t considered a stated termination trigger.