NCJ Number
186473
Journal
Policing: An International Journal of Police Strategies & Management Volume: 23 Issue: 4 Dated: 2000 Pages: 492-505
Date Published
2000
Length
14 pages
Annotation
This article reviews a study of police vehicle pursuit policies at large institutions of higher learning.
Abstract
The study examined vehicle pursuit policies from 67 of the 100 largest campus police departments. The inquiry attempted to develop baseline information and a profile of content areas most often included in campus police vehicle pursuit policies. It also sought to contribute to the body of knowledge regarding the evolution of campus policing within the context of a high liability operational policy area. Findings support the notion that larger campus police agencies are similar to their municipal counterparts with respect to vehicle pursuit policies. Elements in 80 percent or more of the policies examined were multijurisdiction involvement, traffic conditions, departmental philosophy, number of vehicles involved, weather conditions, type of offense, and role of the supervisor. Only 56 percent of the policies required an after-action written report. The article suggests the need for additional research in this and other policy areas in order to better understand campus policing operations. Tables, references, bibliography