Lead cop notification

[Tommer]

(2012-09-27 22:41)Josh Wrote:  As it stands (afaik), Cop 1 is the lead cop - the cop in front, which is prone to changing. Whenever a cop behind takes up position at the front, he becomes cop 1.

I understand that Cop 1 is different to the 'lead cop', the cop who has been involved in the chase for the longest (I will refer to this as the lead cop).

Contradicted yourself in these paragraphs

Since i'm a trainer and also the person writing the police guide i'd say it's worth me verifying the information I am giving to people is correct;

Here's what I understand and teach;

Lead Cop

Earliest cop to join the chase. Normally the cop to start the chase unless he lost contact then it would be the first person he called.

Contrary to the name 'lead' the lead cop is not the cop at the front, but does (typically) do the following;

- Choose when to call backup
- Choose when to request roadblock

People who are not lead cop can call backup and request roadblock without breaking the rules but generally for whatever reason it's looked down on

Cop 1

Cop closest to suspect, regardless of infront, behind, left, right etc.

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In my opinion honestly if i'm not lead cop and lead cop is faffing about i'll just call backup anyway since the lead cop is wasting time and ruining chances but that's just me.