An RPU Mentor and above (including Divisional Command) may authorise high-speed tactical contact

The following ranks can perform High-Speed Tactical Contact: RPU: Interceptor+, SCO: OFC+, TRIDENT Constable+ during operations and Sergeant+ on patrol , ERPT: Specialist Response Team and Bronze Command+.

The following ranks can authorise High-Speed Tactical Contact: RPU: Mentor+, SCO: TRO +, CTSFO Constable + on patrol, NPAS: TFO, or Divisional Command+.

Low-speed tactical contact MUST already be authorised, and high-speed tactical contact should only be authorised if the vehicle cannot be stopped at a low-speed (100mph or less)

May only be Authorised if in a pursuit for 5 minutes or longer with a valid reason to authorise high-speed measures. Reasons can include, but not limited to; Suspect has killed an officer, Suspect has rammed and harmed officers multiple times, suspect has gone off-road for a longer amount of time (going onto a small patch of grass for 5 seconds is not a reason).