What distance defines the term 'adjoining jurisdiction' in the pursuit rules?

• A. One mile
• B. Five miles
• C. Ten miles
• D. Within the same city

Answer: (A)

Adjoining jurisdiction is about when a pursuit crosses into a neighboring area close enough to the boundary that the other agency’s rules should apply. The standard distance is one mile. If the pursuit enters the neighboring jurisdiction and remains within about a mile of the boundary, officers should follow the pursuit rules of that jurisdiction and coordinate with local authorities. This one-mile threshold provides a practical, safety-focused trigger for cross-border cooperation. Moving more than a mile from the boundary means you’re no longer in an adjoining jurisdiction, so you’d rely on your own agency’s policy (and any separate mutual-aid agreements) rather than the other jurisdiction’s rules.