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What is a police chase?
Police chases, or pursuits, happen when officers try to stop a vehicle and the driver fails to comply, often leading to high-speed situations. They are inherently risky, as tragically shown in the A66 crash. Police forces have strict policies and training for pursuits, balancing the need to apprehend suspects with public safety concerns.
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