Pursuits are allowed for forcible felonies, excluding which two vehicle offenses?

• A. Vehicle burglary and vehicle theft
• B. Drug offenses and property crimes
• C. Violent misdemeanors
• D. All felonies

Answer: (A)

Pursuits are generally allowed when a suspect has committed a forcible felony because the danger to the public is highest and immediate intervention helps prevent further harm. However, two vehicle offenses are excluded from pursuit authorization: vehicle burglary and vehicle theft. These are property crimes that do not inherently involve violence or a direct threat to people, so restrict­ing high‑speed chases for them helps reduce the risk to bystanders, officers, and other motorists while still addressing serious violent offenses. The other options don’t fit this exclusion because they either involve non-vehicle crimes, non-felonies, or felonies that aren’t specifically restricted from pursuing.