R-2103-10-02RESOLUTION NO. 2103-10-02(R)
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERJURISDICTIONAL POLICY PURSUIT AGREEMENT WITH OTHER UNITS
OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Allen desires to have an agreement which coordinates law enforcement response to the
emergency conditions caused by vehicular pursuits; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Allen, under this agreement would not be construed to limit the legal authority of any law
enforcement agency or officer; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Allen desires to limit the hazardous conditions that exist during a vehicle pursuit with
other local law enforcement agencies through the adoption of an Inter jurisdictional Parsuit Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into an Inter jurisdictional Pursuit Policy
Agreement with other units of local government, from time -to -time, relating to vehicular pursuits.
SECTION 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage in accordance with the
provisions of the Charter of the City of Allen, and it is accordingly so resolved.
' DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 22ND DAY OF OCTOBER, 2002.
APPROVED:
Stephen Terrell, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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JuilfMorrisait, CMC/MMCA, CITY SECRETARY
' INTER -JURISDICTIONAL PURSUIT POLICY AGREEMENT
I. General Considerations
A. If the reason or nature of a pursuit is in conflict with an agency's pursuit
policy, that agency may decline to participate in the pursuit even though
that agency's assistance has been requested.
B. Any agency involved in the pursuit may, in its discretion, choose to
terminate its involvement in a pursuit at any time.
C. The purpose and intent of this agreement is to coordinate law enforcement
response to the emergency conditions caused by vehicular pursuits. This
agreement is not to be construed to limit the legal authority of any law
enforcement agency or officer. Nor is this agreement to be construed to
impose any standard of conduct or care upon any officer or agency beyond
that existing under applicable law. This agreement is intended by the
participating agencies to be in full force and effect as the general order of
each such participating agency.
II. Notifications
' A. Before entering another jurisdiction, or as soon as practical, the pursuing
agency will, if reasonably possible, notify the other jurisdictional agency
of the following information:
A pursuit has entered or is about to enter theirjurisdiction.
2. The location and direction of travel.
3. The primary offense for which the vehicle and occupants are
wanted.
4. The vehicle license number and complete description of vehicle
and occupants.
5. The number and description of pursuing units as well as their
relative location to the vehicle being pursued.
6. Whether or not assistance is needed.
B. As appropriate, the initial agency will notify the jurisdictional agency that
the pursuit is: (1) leaving the jurisdiction; (2) has been discontinued; or,
' (3) has ceased and of the ending location.
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' III. Control of the Pursuit
A. The initiating agency will have control of and will be responsible for the
pursuit. Other agencies will not participate unless requested to assist.
B. A total of no more than three (3) vehicles from the combined jurisdictions
will be involved in any pursuit unless the controlling supervisor from the
originating agency requests or approves additional assistance. At least one
of the three involved units should, if practical, be a supervisor. One
additional unit from the jurisdiction through which the pursuit is
proceeding may trail the pursuit by keeping the pursuit in sight from a
distance to assist officers if needed.
IV. Prohibited Practices
A. The intentional use of roadblocks designed to stop the pursued vehicle
unless necessary to protect against the imminent death or serious bodily
injury to an officer or another person.
B. Intentional bumping or ramming of the pursued vehicle unless necessary
' to protect against the imminent death or serious bodily injury to an officer
or another person.
C. Intentionally forcing the pursued vehicle off the roadway unless necessary
to protect against the imminent death or serious bodily injury to an officer
or another person.
D. Pursuing a vehicle the wrong way on a one-way street or the wrong way
on a divided roadway.
E. Shooting at the pursued vehicle, unless necessary to protect against the
imminent death or serious bodily injury to an officer or another person.
F. Deployment or use of "stop sticks" or "road spikes" unless the officer
deploying the device has been appropriately trained in said deployment
and the deploying officer is authorized to deploy the device by his
employing agency.
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V. Responsibilities
A. Initiating agency
1. Arrest and custody of the persons charged.
2. Arraignment of arrested persons.
3. Disposition of any passenger.
4. Disposition of the arrested person's vehicle.
5. Coordination of all reports related to the arrest, citations and
criminal charges.
B. Agency of Primary Jurisdiction
1. Reporting of any traffic collision(s) that occur as a result of a
Pursuit.
2. As a matter of professional courtesy, a supervisor from the agency
where the pursuit ceases will respond to the location to offer
immediate assistance at the scene and to determine any pertinent
information regarding the pursuit.
On behalf of the Agency or Entity reflected below, I agree to follow the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
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October 23, 2002
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