During a pursuit, when should you provide a location update?

• A. When there is a significant change in location, heading, speed, or hazards.
• B. Only at the start of the pursuit.
• C. Only when asked by dispatch.
• D. Never.

Answer: (A)

In a pursuit, you should provide a location update whenever there is a significant change in location, heading, speed, or hazards. This keeps dispatch and other units informed of where you and the suspect are, allows supervisors to assess risk and make timely decisions, and helps coordinate containment or disengagement safely. Updates at the start alone won’t reflect ongoing movement, and waiting only for a dispatch request can cause delays and miscoordination. Never reporting changes undermines safety and situational awareness. If you turn onto a new street, alter your speed, or encounter new hazards, send the current location and situation promptly.