The guidelines do not constitute mandatory pursuit policy, nor are they intended to be a standard for any agency. Instead, they provide a resource for each law enforcement executive to use in creating a vehicle pursuit policy that is appropriate for a given agency and the jurisdiction it serves. The guidelines pertain to various issues and practices associated with officer vehicle pursuits. Specific topics addressed in the guidelines include when to initiate a pursuit, the number of law enforcement units permitted to be involved in a pursuit and the responsibility of primary and secondary units, and communications. Other guidelines address supervisory responsibilities; driving tactics; and blocking, ramming, boxing, and roadblock procedures. Remaining guidelines focus on speed limits, air support, termination of a pursuit, the capture of suspects, interjurisdictional considerations, and reporting and post-pursuit analysis. One section of the guidelines outlines minimum standards for legislatively mandated training courses in vehicle pursuit. Appended California codes pertinent to police vehicle pursuits and a 89-item bibliography