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Departmental Order No. 509 Page 9 xV~I. PURSUIT GUIDELINES A. In all pursuit situations extreme caution should be practiced to provide the maximum amc%mt of protection for you, your partner, and the public. Particular care should be taken when involved in pursuit driving upon.. congested roadways. It is not the intent of this order to discourage officers from carrying out their responsibilities as to the apprehension of fleeing motorists; however, in all cases of high-speed driving the safety of yourself, your fellow officers, and members of the public should be kept uppermost in your mind. Safety: rules to be followed during emergency vehicle operation: 1. ' Drive with due regard for the safety of all persons ' using the highway. Keep your speed at a level which will enable you to avoid hazards which you anticipate by being alert and exercising due care. Keep your vehicle under control at all times. Don't follow immediately behind another yehicle and then suddenly sound 'the siren. The m~torist may rapidly apply his brakes. Don't pass on the right while using the l~ghts/siren unless no other course is available, and then only when you are reasonably sure that the car you are passing will not drive to the right as you are passing. When driving at high speed with red light and siren, keep near the center of the roadway so oncoming vehicles can see the red lights approaching. The law gives you the right-of-way when your siren and red lights are in operation, but you must give the motorist and pedestrian the opportunity to yield to you. Don't hesitate to ask for assistance. Work as a team and use the radio to advise of your route, speed, and suspect/vehicle description.