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When it comes to law enforcement vehicle pursuits and response to calls, Sheriffs and deputies are caught in a dilemma: They have a duty to apprehend offenders and maintain order, but leaders must also work with their deputies to limit the risk to the public, deputies, and offenders. Case law provides some guidance, but there are still a lot of unanswered questions. Thousands of bystanders and hundreds of deputies and officers have been killed during pursuits and emergency responses. For various reasons, pursuits are on the rise and there is no clear-cut answer as to whether deputies should or should not conduct pursuits. But one thing must be made clear, we cannot keep doing things the way we always have. Improving technology and innovative thinking must combine to help develop guidance for deputies. Sheriffs and command staff must understand the underlying issues to work effectively with their deputies to enhance decision making and mitigate risk.

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