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Police pursuit outcomes vary significantly across jurisdictions, with apprehension rates ranging from approximately 52% to over 90%.

In Pennsylvania, data from 2022 indicates that about 52.24% of pursuits resulted in apprehensions, while 45.33% were discontinued by police for various reasons, including decisions by officers or supervisors to end the pursuit, or the violator eluding capture.

Conversely, in Milwaukee, the apprehension rate in 2010 was notably higher at 91.2%, though it declined in subsequent years.

These statistics highlight the complexities and varying success rates of police pursuits, influenced by factors such as departmental policies, pursuit conditions, and the nature of the offenses involved.