inseguimento

Inseguimento is the Italian noun for pursuit or chase, derived from the verb inseguire, “to pursue.” It is used to describe the act of following or trying to overtake someone or something, across different contexts such as law enforcement and sports.

In law enforcement and security contexts, an insegumento refers to a pursuit of a fleeing suspect by police or other authorities. These situations are high-risk and typically governed by formal policies that require officers to assess dangers to the public, other road users, and themselves. Protocols often include rapid risk assessment, clear communication with dispatch, use of warning signals, and tactical decisions about whether to continue the pursuit, attempt a stop using alternative means, or terminate the chase to reduce harm. Outcomes can range from successful apprehension to disengagement, with potential legal, medical, and insurance consequences for involved parties.

In sports, inseguimento is used in track cycling to denote pursuit events, such as individual pursuit and team pursuit held in velodromes. In these races, riders strive to catch the opponent or to post the best possible time over a set distance, emphasizing endurance, aerodynamics, and precise pacing. Pursuit events feature in major competitions including world championships and the Olympic Games, where strategies and team coordination play central roles.

Etymology and usage emphasize the core idea of pursuing or following, applicable in everyday language as well as specialized domains such as law enforcement and competitive cycling. See also pursuit.