Initial phase
A term from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP), reproduced under the Open Government Licence with a link back to the authoritative source.
Definition
The period of a pursuit before tactical resolution can be considered and actioned.
This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.
Related terms
National Decision Model (NDM)
A decision-making model used throughout the police service to assist operational officers, planners, advisors and commanders managing their response.
Pre-planned operations
Situations where the potential for a pursuit is foreseen and strategies have been developed.
Red mist
A complex emotional situation affecting drivers which reduces their ability to accurately assess driving risk.
Tactical phase
The phase of an authorised pursuit during which appropriate resolution tactics are available.
Definition reproduced from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See the source link above for the authoritative, current wording.