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The high-speed pursuits you saw on the old TV shows and movies had a big part in all of our decisions to enter the world of law enforcement. However, times have changed.
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The StarChase system uses a patrol car-mounted launcher to shoot a GPS tracking device at a fleeing vehicle. Officers can catch up to the vehicle later without speeding after it.
Read More →While police pursuits are a necessary part of police work and should not be banned, officers should be aware of the potential danger and terminate pursuits when the risk of injury outweighs the benefit of catching the suspect.
Read More →Making sure police officers can drive well is not enough. They must also keep their mental skills just as sharp to follow policy under stress and exercise good judgment throughout the pursuit.
Read More →It is not uncommon to hear or read a news broadcast reporting a critical injury or untimely death to an innocent bystander as a result of a police pursuit. The innocent victim may have been struck by the fleeing suspect, but it is the police department that eventually comes under fire for allowing the pursuit to continue.
Read More →Agencies can manage risk and provide accountability with a well-written pursuit policy.
Read More →StarChase Pursuit Management Technology – The Pursuit Ends Here.
Read More →Danner’s new Pursuit Series of boots is available in two breathable styles. The Pursuit DXTVent utilizes a combination of performance materials to circulate the air around the foot to keep feet cool and comfortable. Should an officer be up against a wet environment, the Pursuit is available with GORE-TEX XCR, a waterproof and ultra breathable liner.
Read More →Complicated guidelines that require officers to make decisions during the heat of the moment are not working.
Read More →The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department released video of the pursuit of a murder suspect who fired shots at officers multiple times before ultimately being fatally shot after the pursuit when he pointed his gun at an officer.
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