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Patrol
Ala. Officer Who Resigned Over Drag Racing Video Reinstated
The Montgomery (Ala.) Police Department is confirming that the motorcycle officer who was captured on video drag racing with a private citizen will get his job back.
November 13, 2013
Point of Law
Connecticut Supreme Court Rules Against Officer in Street Racing Lawsuit
The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled against governmental immunity for an officer earlier this month, ending a case that began seven years ago when the officer attempted to stop individuals from drag racing on a local road.
October 29, 2020
Patrol
Detroit Leaders Draft 5-Point Plan to Address Street Racing
Interim Chief James White said he will deploy extra officers on overtime to carry out the plan's five components: Increasing police presence; strict enforcement of noise code violations; cracking down on parking lot owners who allow tailgating parties; curbing drag racing and drifting; and community engagement.
June 16, 2021
Patrol
Florida Man Arrested for Challenging Police Officer to Drag Race
A Florida man was arrested late last week after allegedly challenging an officer with the Clearwater Police Department to a late-night drag race.
November 29, 2019
Patrol
Chicago Police Crack Down on Street Racing
On Saturday around 2:30 a.m., screeching tires and cheering crowds woke up downtown residents near Columbus and Wacker. Hundreds of people blocked the intersection, as one of several so-called "street takeovers" was quickly organized via social media.
August 30, 2022
Patrol
Miami Beach Cops Bust Justin Bieber for Racing, Resisting, DUI
“Why the f--- did you stop me?'” Bieber asked Officer Fulgencio Medina, who cornered him as he was peeling down Pine Tree Drive at 55 to 60 mph in a yellow Lamborghini, according to police report. The speed limit on that stretch of residential street is 30.
January 22, 2014
Patrol
Baltimore Officer’s Eyes Damaged by Laser During Response to Street Race
The FOP said that while officers responded, they were pelted with rocks, bottles, and a sergeant took two direct hits to the eyes from a laser beam being used by someone in the crowd.
July 19, 2022
Patrol
MI State Police Helicopter Aids in Pursuit of 150 MPH Hellcat
“Our officer attempted to stop the vehicles, at which time this Dodge Challenger Hellcat fled at speeds estimated near 150 mph."
August 22, 2022
Patrol
Police Face Charges of Negligence in Death
Instead of stopping a drag race between Aaron Reynolds, 34, and Mustapha Mohammed Atat, 30, four police officers sat in their cars, blasting music and urging the race to continue, according to prosecutors.
February 13, 2002
Vehicle Ops
DC Officers Accused of Destroying Patrol Cars in On-Duty Street Race
The four officers — two in each vehicle — were treated for injuries at hospitals. Police said the vehicles were totaled.
April 26, 2021
Patrol
How to Crack Down on Street Racing
Street racing of automobiles has been an American tradition since the early 1950s and probably long before. It’s not hard to imagine the first owners of Model T Fords staring each other down as they ran their “Tin Lizzies” down the rutted roads of the early 20th century. But the hey-day of street racing was the “I Like Ike” era when kids in souped-up Chevys and Fords would race for car titles and teenage glory.
May 31, 2006
Patrol
Street Racing
Today, street racing is a problem in almost every American community, as technology such as the Internet and text messaging have made it easy to stage underground races for substantial audiences.
March 31, 2007
Patrol
AZ Troopers Use Grappler to Stop Street Racing Suspect’s Car
AZDPS said on Facebook “The suspect vehicle was located and an AZDPS sergeant successfully deployed the Grappler Police Bumper, netting one of the vehicle’s rear tires and bringing it to a safe stop.”
June 28, 2023
Patrol
San Jose Police Did Not Have Enough Officers to Respond to Street Racing "Side Show"
San Jose police confirm they got the calls reporting the side show but say they were so tapped responding to other crimes they didn't have enough officers to respond safely.
November 2, 2021
Patrol
Responding to Street Racing and Sideshows
Law enforcement agencies nationwide are developing new strategies and tactics to shut down and prevent organized reckless driving and racing.
June 16, 2021
Patrol
CHP Launches Campaign Against Street Racing, Sideshows
The public can expect to see the billboards during the summer in areas where sideshows and street racing are prevalent, including the Bay Area, Los Angeles and the Central Valley.
May 18, 2023
Special Units
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Racing Cop Car
Florida Police driving in a brand new undercover Ford Mustang arrested a 24-year-old man who they suspect was drag racing…them.
July 7, 2005
Command
Probationary DC Officer Fired Over Patrol Vehicle Racing Incident
Acting police chief Robert J. Contee III, speaking at a news conference, called the incident “embarrassing,” adding, “It’s certainly something that I do not tolerate.”
May 4, 2021
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