Ramirez v. City of Gardena

**1023 *997 Vehicle Code section 17004.7 ( section 17004.7 ) provides public agencies employing peace officers immunity from damages for collisions resulting from police chases if, but only if, the agency "adopts and promulgates a written policy on, and provides regular and periodic training on an annual basis for, vehicular pursuits...." ( § 17004.7, subd. (b)(1).) Promulgation of the written policy must include "a requirement that all peace officers of the public agency certify in writing that they have received, read, and understand the policy." ( Id ., subd. (b)(2).)

We must decide whether a…