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Patrol
California Supreme Court to Rule on Collisions in Police Pursuits
The California Supreme Court will soon decide whether a lawsuit against the Gardena (CA) Police Department can go forward, and the outcome of that decision could affect whether or not people hurt and families of those killed during police pursuits will be more likely to win compensation from cities and counties.
July 17, 2018
Patrol
Phoenix Police Rethinking Traditional Foot Pursuits
The Phoenix Police Department has now joined a number of agencies around the country that are considering or have already penned a policy dictating how officers should react when faced with a fleeing suspect. The Phoenix department currently has no written guidelines of the sort.
October 12, 2015
Patrol
New Las Vegas Attraction Allows Mock "Police Pursuits" on Motor Speedway
The attraction allows people to participate in a simulated vehicle pursuit just a few miles from the Las Vegas Strip.
November 23, 2018
Patrol
Mayor Who Banned Police Vehicle And Foot Pursuits Reverses Herself
A small-town South Carolina mayor who told police they couldn't chase suspects on foot or driving a patrol vehicle has changed her mind, WTKR-TV reports.
September 27, 2009
Patrol
Report Says Thousands Have Died in Police Vehicle Pursuits
More than 5,000 bystanders and passengers have been killed in police car chases since 1979, and tens of thousands more were injured as officers repeatedly pursued drivers at high speeds and in hazardous conditions, often for minor infractions, a USA TODAY analysis shows.
July 30, 2015
Patrol
Video: Police Pursuits Have Killed 108 People in Chicago Area in Last 10 Years
In the majority of cases, it’s not the fleeing driver or fleeing passengers who are getting killed or injured: It’s a pursuing officer or – most often – an innocent bystander.
May 6, 2016
Point of Law
(Video) Police Pursuits: California Supreme Court Ruling in City of Gardena Case
Attorney Missy O’Linn discusses the unanimous decision by the California Supreme Court that allows departments to escape liability if their written policies mandate 100% officer certification.
February 28, 2019
Patrol
Police Pursuits Have Killed 108 People in Chicago Area in Last 10 Years
In the majority of cases, it’s not the fleeing driver or fleeing passengers who are getting killed or injured: It’s a pursuing officer or – most often – an innocent bystander. More Here.
May 6, 2016
Patrol
Dallas Police Department Receives PursuitSAFETY Award
PursuitSAFETY awarded the Dallas Police Department with its 2012 Safer Way Award at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference in San Diego.
October 4, 2012
Vehicle Ops
Phoenix Police's Fourth Eurocopter AS350 Will Assist Pursuits
The unit operates 14 hours a day, seven days a week and covers more than 500 square miles. The unit's scope has been expanded to include search and rescue missions as well as firefighting responsibilities.
November 4, 2009
Vehicles
Grille-Mounted GPS-Tag Launcher Gives Officers Alternative to Pursuits
Each year, about 360 people are killed during police pursuits. About a third of those are bystanders, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
April 26, 2010
Patrol
Foot Pursuits: To Chase or Not to Chase?
Foot pursuits by their very nature are emotionally charged and dangerous events that occur frequently in police work. Law enforcement officers must balance their obligation to enforce laws and arrest perpetrators with their personal safety.
December 15, 2011
Technology
TASER AXON Featured In Police POV Reality Show
The truTV reality police show "Police POV" features the TASER AXON officer video system that airs captured footage from vehicle stops, foot pursuits and other officer encounters with subjects.
April 18, 2011
Patrol
Tech, Tactics, and Training for Safer Vehicle Pursuits
Vehicle pursuits are inherently hazardous and often involve all manner of mayhem, including property damage and personal injury to fleeing violators, innocent victims, and pursuing police. Here are some keys to help mitigate the risks.
December 2, 2022
Patrol
Utah Police Tase Naked Woman Who Wrecked Stolen Cruiser
West Valley (Utah) police officers Tasered and handcuffed a 31-year-old naked woman who led two pursuits, including one in which she stole and totaled a department cruiser.
June 22, 2010
Editor's Notes
PoliceMag's Top 10 Videos of 2012
Police videos highlighting the hazards of vehicle pursuits, traffic stops, and subjects using "bath salts" made 2012 a memorable year for PoliceMag.com.
December 25, 2012
Patrol
Canadian Police Urged to Create Foot Chase Policy After Fatal Shooting
A judge is urging the Calgary Police Service in Canada to consider creating a policy for foot pursuits after a police chase ended with an officer fatallyl shooting a man brandishing a screwdriver in 2011.
January 8, 2016
Patrol
Michigan Legislator Calls for Changes in Police Pursuit Policy Following Detroit Tragedy
National statistics show Michigan — which averaged more than two deaths a month last year in police chases — is one of the deadliest states when it comes to the number of people killed in pursuits.
June 30, 2015
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