After a pursuit is discontinued, what must occur?

• A. Immediate arrest of the suspect
• B. No further action
• C. An investigation must be carried out in line with authorised professional practice
• D. A training briefing only

Answer: (C)

Pursuits are high-risk events, so when one is stopped or discontinued there must be a formal check on what happened. An investigation is carried out in line with authorised professional practice to review the decision to discontinue, confirm it was justified within policy, record the reasons, and identify any learning or improvements needed. This ensures accountability, safety, and that lessons are captured to prevent repeat issues.

Immediate arrest after discontinuation isn’t required or guaranteed, and doing nothing would miss important governance and learning steps. A training briefing alone doesn’t satisfy the need to formally review the incident and document the decision-making process. The investigation isn’t about punishing a suspect here, but about ensuring the pursuit decision-making followed standards and that any risks or policy breaches are appropriately addressed.