Risk vs. Reward: Evaluating Pursuit Situations in Law Enforcement

Richard E. Schardan, Sr., a retired Police Chief, delves into the dynamics of risk and reward in law enforcement pursuits. The content emphasizes the significance of reevaluating pursuit situations continuously while considering factors like offense seriousness, suspect information, road configuration, population density, traffic conditions, and environmental factors. The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Vehicular Pursuit Model Policy from 2015 guides officers on determining when to pursue or not, balancing the risks against the benefits of apprehension.

• Law enforcement
• Pursuit situations
• Risk assessment
• Police policy
• Traffic conditions

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1. Risk vs. Reward By Richard E. Schardan, Sr. (Ret. Police Chief) ______________________________________________________________________________ When is it Too Risky? Presented by

2. Risk vs. Reward ______________________________________________________________________________ risks associated with continued pursuit are greater than the public safety benefit of making an immediate apprehension. International Association of Chiefs of Police(IACP) Vehicular Pursuit Model Policy December 2015 Presented by

3. Risk vs. Reward ______________________________________________________________________________ The primary unit & supervisor shall continually reevaluate and assess the pursuit situation including all of the initiating factors International Association of Chiefs of Police(IACP) Vehicular Pursuit Model Policy December 2015 Presented by

4. Risk vs. Reward ______________________________________________________________________________ The IACP 2015 Vehicular Pursuit Model Policy states: Presented by

5. Risk vs. Reward TO PURSUE OR NOT PURSUE ______________________________________________________________________________ In deciding whether to initiate a pursuit, the officer shall take into consideration items (a) through (m): a. The seriousness of the offense b. Known information on the suspect Presented by

6. Risk vs. Reward TO PURSUE OR NOT PURSUE ______________________________________________________________________________ c. Road configuration (e.g. interstate, divided highway, work zone) d. Physical location & population density (e.g. residential area, school zone, business district) Presented by

7. Risk vs. Reward TO PURSUE OR NOT PURSUE ______________________________________________________________________________ e. Existence of vehicular and pedestrian traffic f. Lighting and visibility g. Weather and environmental conditions Presented by

8. Risk vs. Reward TO PURSUE OR NOT PURSUE ______________________________________________________________________________ h. The relative performance capabilities of the pursuit vehicle and the vehicle being pursued i. Officer training and experience j. Available equipment Presented by

9. Risk vs. Reward TO PURSUE OR NOT PURSUE ______________________________________________________________________________ k. Speed and evasive tactics employed by the suspect l. Presence of other persons in the police and suspect vehicle m. Other condition or situation that would create an unreasonable risk Presented by

10. Risk vs. Reward ______________________________________________________________________________ When is it Too Risky? Presented by

11. Risk vs. Reward ______________________________________________________________________________ The Seriousness of the Offense Presented by

12. Risk vs. Reward ______________________________________________________________________________ Known Information on the Suspect Presented by

13. Risk vs. Reward ______________________________________________________________________________ Population Density and Vehicular and Pedestrian Traffic Presented by

14. Risk vs. Reward ______________________________________________________________________________ Road, Weather & Environmental Conditions Presented by

15. Risk vs. Reward ______________________________________________________________________________ Relative Performance Capabilities of Pursuit Vehicle and Vehicle Being Pursued Presented by

16. Risk vs. Reward ______________________________________________________________________________ Consider Occupants of Fleeing Vehicle & Civilians in Police Vehicle Presented by

17. Risk vs. Reward ______________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for viewing. Please consider our other materials on policy and training. Presented by