What does SOP 12.1.6 say about pursuits for LMPD officers?

• A. LMPD officers may only leave Jefferson County in hot pursuit and must not assist in terminated pursuits outside the county
• B. LMPD officers may leave the county at any time for pursuits
• C. LMPD officers may leave the county to pursue outside-the-county return-to-service
• D. Pursuits outside the county require a separate departmental policy override

Answer: (A)

The main idea is how pursuit authority is limited by jurisdiction. SOP 12.1.6 sets the rule that LMPD officers may leave Jefferson County only in hot pursuit—when immediate action is needed to prevent escape or harm—and they may not provide ongoing assistance in pursuits that have been terminated outside the county. This reflects a balance between effective pursuit and staying within departmental boundaries to manage risks, coordination, and liability. So the correct statement matches that boundary: cross into another county only when the pursuit is hot and ongoing, and once the pursuit is terminated, avoid cross-border assistance. The other options would imply broader cross-county authority or rely on separate overrides that the SOP does not authorize.