Mississippi § 45-1-43 - Emergency response and vehicular pursuit policies; state, county and local mandate; training procedures; sanctions for failure to adopt.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 45-1-43 — Emergency response and vehicular pursuit policies; state, county and local mandate; training procedures; sanctions for failure to adopt., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-1-43. Emergency response and vehicular pursuit policies; state, county and local mandate; training procedures; sanctions for failure to adopt.
On or after January 1, 2005, each state, county and local law enforcement agency that conducts emergency response and vehicular pursuits shall adopt written policies and training procedures that set forth the manner in which these operations shall be conducted. Each law enforcement agency may create their own such policies or adopt an existing model. All pursuit policies created or adopted by any law enforcement agency must address situations in which police pursuits cross over into other jurisdictions. Law enforcement agencies which do not comply with the requirements of this provision are subject to the withholding of any state funding or state administered federal funding.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 45-1-43
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 45-1-43 cover?
Section 45-1-43 ("Emergency response and vehicular pursuit policies; state, county and local mandate; training procedures; sanctions for failure to adopt.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Mississippi § 45-1-43?
A common citation format is "Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 45-1-43" (Mississippi). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Mississippi law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Mississippi official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Mississippi attorney.
How does Mississippi § 45-1-43 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Mississippi can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Mississippi.