People have been asking why the pursuit was called off. Here’s why. Police pursuits are governed by strict rules, and public safety must always come first. The decision to continue or terminate a pursuit isn’t based solely on how busy the roads are. Officers must also consider the manner in which the suspect is driving, speeds, weather, visibility, and the risk posed to innocent people. The pursuing officer, the supervising officer, and the dispatcher all share responsibility for continuously assessing the risk. If the danger to the public outweighs the need to immediately apprehend the suspect, the pursuit must be terminated. If a fleeing vehicle strikes and seriously injures or kills an innocent person, the decision to continue the pursuit will be scrutinized, and those involved will be held accountable for whether it remained justified. The priority is always to protect innocent lives. There is often another opportunity to identify and arrest the suspect. There isn’t another chance to save an innocent person once tragedy occurs. Public safety must always remain paramount.