In a situation involving unlawful flight, what is required when there is an attempted flight?

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In a situation involving unlawful flight, what is required when there is an attempted flight?

When someone tries to flee, you must respond with action. An attempted unlawful flight signals an immediate risk and the need to intervene to prevent escape and protect safety. Merely documenting the event or watching from a distance doesn’t address the immediacy of the threat or the need to control the situation. While calling for a supervisor or coordinating backup can be part of the process, it doesn’t replace the requirement to take appropriate, policy-guided action right away. Passive options are insufficient because they allow the subject to get away and potentially harm others. The correct approach is to take action within your training and department policy to stop the flight and apprehend the suspect as safely and efficiently as possible.

When someone tries to flee, you must respond with action. An attempted unlawful flight signals an immediate risk and the need to intervene to prevent escape and protect safety. Merely documenting the event or watching from a distance doesn’t address the immediacy of the threat or the need to control the situation. While calling for a supervisor or coordinating backup can be part of the process, it doesn’t replace the requirement to take appropriate, policy-guided action right away. Passive options are insufficient because they allow the subject to get away and potentially harm others. The correct approach is to take action within your training and department policy to stop the flight and apprehend the suspect as safely and efficiently as possible.

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