In other words, if there is a police chase going on and it crosses a state line, is the officer allowed to continue the pursuit?
2007-01-24 07:24:54 · 10 answers · asked by painterdude88 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
In law enforcement you have terms referred to as "hot" or "fresh pursuit."
It doesn't matter what jurisdiction you are from (City, County, or State) that enables an officer to pursue across state or jurisdictional lines.
However, most agencies will NOT pursue across their jurisdictional boundries unless the pursued is wanted for a felony offense or an offense that could result in more than one year in jail.
One last thing to remember is this....as an officer...I will insure that if the pursuit becomes more dangerous than what is considered a reasonable risk...or if life and property is more in harms way by chasing than NOT chasing....I will stop the pursuit short of murder, kidnapping, or where a firearm has been used against others!
Hope this helps.
2007-01-24 07:33:45 · answer #1 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It an legal concept called "fresh pursuit." A law enforcement officer can follow someone he/she is chasing into any jurisdiction---as long as it's a continuing chase. In other words, if the officer is chasing someone, the officer does not need to abandon the chase at the state line.
2007-01-24 07:30:29 · answer #2 · answered by David M 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if a police officer is in a car pursuit, he may continue the pursuit across state lines to get you.
2007-01-24 07:31:06 · answer #3 · answered by WC 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It depend on your force policy as well as state laws. some require that you Know a crime has been committed and some only require that you Believe a crime has been committed. The severity of the offense is also taken into consideration. And then there are some departments that do not allow pursuits across state lines no matter what the circumstances.
2007-01-24 22:58:01 · answer #4 · answered by watchman_1900 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, i believe so; it's called "hot pursuit". Often they will have radioed ahead and officers from the next state will be waiting to take over the chase too.
2007-01-24 07:29:30 · answer #5 · answered by M S 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's a tricky question there my friend! Its both a yes and no, If you have an outstanding Felony warrant out for your arrest and the police officer that is trying to pull you over knows it, then yes! they will follow you untill you are caught regardless where you go, unless you go to Mexico, If their tying to pull you over for running a stop sign, boken tail light or any infraction, they once you pretty much leave the county line the pursuit will end and they can't follow you
2007-01-24 07:36:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-01 04:36:29 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is allowed to continue the pursuit, but must radio the officers in that jurisdiction so that they may make the arrest.
2007-01-24 07:32:23 · answer #8 · answered by Carrie 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes the officers will normally help the other atate out, also it turns into a felony at that point.
2007-01-24 07:44:27 · answer #9 · answered by Michael R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-01-24 09:37:14 · answer #10 · answered by nickle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋