Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 10, Criminal Procedure
RCW Title 10 § 10.116.060: Vehicular pursuit
What this law says, in plain English
Peace officers may only engage in vehicular pursuits when there is reasonable suspicion of a law violation, the pursuit is necessary to identify or apprehend someone, and the safety risks of pursuit are outweighed by risks of non-apprehension. Officers must notify supervisors, consider alternatives, and comply with agency procedures.
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