OK SB1803

Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training must establish certification standards for "pursuit-ready agencies," requiring written pursuit policies and training on decision-making, risk assessment, supervisory oversight, termination criteria, and tactical intervention options

Officers and agencies are shielded from civil liability for injuries or damages arising from lawful vehicle pursuits unless claimants prove intentional or criminal misconduct by clear and convincing evidence

Fleeing suspects are legally presumed to be the proximate cause of any injury, death, or property damage during a pursuit, with the burden on claimants to rebut this presumption

Officers cannot be disciplined solely for good-faith lawful pursuit conduct, though intentional misconduct, criminal acts, or documented material policy violations remain subject to discipline

Effective date: November 1, 2026