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41S-Stop Sticks <br /> <br /> <br />Policy & Procedure Page 2 of 6 <br />It is the policy of the Lexington Police Department to deploy tire deflation devices when: <br /> <br /> The operator of a vehicle knowingly fails to stop when signaled to do so by <br />officers, or if not stopped presents a clear and imminent risk to the safety of <br />citizens. [41.2.3(a)] <br /> There is communication between the pursuing unit (police unit following the <br />subject vehicle) and the officer who will deploy the tire deflation device. This <br />communication between pursuing officer and the deploying officer specifically <br />discusses the place, time and intent to deploy the deflation device. <br /> The officer deploying the tire deflation device (an officer ahead of the pursued <br />vehicle in position to put the device into its path) has been trained in its use and <br />believes that the device can be deployed safely. [41.2.3(c)] <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Photo by Stoptech, Ltd. 365 Industrial Dr., Harrison, Ohio 45030 <br />DEFINITIONS <br /> Pursuing Unit: An authorized police vehicle that is the first vehicle behind the <br />pursued vehicle. <br /> Deploying Officer: The officer who is responsible for the notification, deployment <br />and retrieval of the Stop Sticks <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />. <br />