At the commencement of a pursuit, all officers get officially reminded of their obligations under the pursuit criteria...Initial Phase Pursuit for standard driving permits (beat officers) and T-Pac authority for Advanced (Traffic) permits. The pursuing officer has then to keep the control room supervisor informed as to the safety and progress of the pursuit (via the radio) as it continues. If the pursuit AT ANY TIME becomes unsafe, then either party must abort the pursuit. The helicopter frequently assists, obviously, so this provides a live downlink to the control room supervisor who can then view the pursuit in live time and we have now got a new in-car CCTV system that can also provide a live link to the control room too.

Suffice to say that safety is paramount at all times but the risk threat can change in an instant and that's when people can get hurt.

That's incorrect Vasty...if the pursuit becomes too dangerous, then it will be aborted by either the control room supervisor or the pursuing officer, otherwise the pursuing officer could also be deemed to be driving dangerously and could also be liable to prosecution !!. In aborting the pursuit, the responsibility is then placed back solely on the fleeing driver.

I've pulled quite a few but all have been told to get off the road and acquire some lights and hi-vis clothing

No more than what I'm doing then.

No doubt they take similar amount of notice.

Correct

If you're at the game on Sunday come over and say "hello, hello, hello".

Can't get unfortunately, Mother's Day commitments... but I can arrange for someone to intercept you on the way home

Class

Wow, can't get because of mothers day commitments. Shame on the RFL for daring to arrange fixture for this day, no wonder attendances are down.

This was not his only interaction with Police around the time either. The lad has got issues & should engage with the available agencies whilst in Prison.