Under what condition does an officer have authority to pursue a suspect into Michigan and Ohio?

An officer's authority to pursue a suspect into another state, such as Michigan or Ohio, is primarily governed by the nature of the crime that the suspect is accused of committing. The correct condition under which this authority extends is when the offense involved is a felony.

This is rooted in the law allowing for cross-border pursuits in cases of more serious crimes, as they generally pose a greater risk to public safety and may require immediate intervention. Pursuing a suspect who has committed a felony reflects the seriousness of the crime and the need for law enforcement to act decisively to apprehend individuals who may continue to endanger others.

In contrast, the other conditions presented do not accurately represent the legal framework surrounding police pursuit authority. Misdemeanors are typically less severe, and officers may not have the same obligations or justifications to engage in a pursuit across state lines. Additionally, while the belief that a suspect poses a danger can be a relevant factor in pursuing individuals, it does not automatically grant the authority for cross-state pursuits unless the underlying crime is a felony. Lastly, the jurisdiction of the pursuit is not solely determined by whether it began on a major highway; instead, the type of crime primarily dictates the officer's authority to chase suspects into neighboring