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Departmental Order No. 509 379 Page 7 X SUPERVISOR'S RESPONSIBILITY A. Upon being notified of the pursuit, the supervisor shall: Monitor the activity and determine the circUmStances involved. Terminate the pursuit if in his/her Judgement the hazards outweigh the benefit of a successful conclusion. Ensure that no more than the required or necessary units are involved in the pursuit. e Ensure that the proper radio frequency is being utilized and that communications are maintained with the pursuing unit(s). Ehsure that the affected allied agencies are notified. The supervisor shall proceed to the termination point if at'.all practical to provide guidance and the necessary supervision. If pursuit extended into other jurisdiction, units should return to City as soon as practical. It will be the responsibility of the field supervisor to document the circumstances surrounding the!,~ursuit on the daily sergeants log. If the pursuit results in an accident or injury, the field supervisor wi11~erequired to complete an administrative report diredted to the Chief of Police detailing the circumstances of the pursuit and the resulting accident. % The initiating officer and others deemed neoessary shall submit memoranda of the pursuit as.directed by their supervisor. XI STOPPING ~ ¥~miiCLE A. Ramming of fleeing vehicles should be avoided. Neither should attempts be made to run the pursued vehicle off the road. I~ the pursuing unit believes either of these steps are necessary, such action should only be taken in case of major felonies (i.e. PC 187) end then only if the character of the roadway, speeds involved, or hazards to other persons are considered and circumstances still justify such drastic action.