Pursuit management includes which techniques?

• A. Static stop, road block, and PIT manoeuvre
• B. Stingers, HOSTYDS, and air support
• C. Aerial surveillance only
• D. Verbal persuasion

Answer: (A)

Pursuit management focuses on terminating a chase in a controlled, safe way using a mix of stopping techniques. Static stop means bringing the suspect vehicle to a halt at a planned, safe location by guiding traffic and positioning patrols to limit movement without immediate collision. A road block uses intercepting vehicles or barriers to constrain the suspect’s path and steer them toward a controlled stop, creating a safe opportunity for officers to intervene. The PIT manoeuvre is a trained, deliberate vehicle contact technique that disrupts the pursued car’s trajectory so it comes to a stop in a predictable area, under proper supervision and risk assessment.

Together these cover three practical ways to end a pursuit: stop in place, block and guide, and physically stop the vehicle through controlled intervention. Other options—like spike devices, air support, or verbal persuasion—are part of the broader response spectrum, but they aren’t the core set of techniques described here. Therefore, this combination represents the best match for pursuit management techniques.