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NewsMarch 24, 2025

Louisiana Sheriff’s Sergeant Killed Deploying Spike Strips

Sgt. Grant Candies, 37, was attempting to deploy spike strips on Interstate 10 to end the pursuit when he was killed. “The perpetrator, fleeing from a pursuit, struck him, taking the life of a husband and father," the sheriff's office said.

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NewsNovember 19, 2024

Kidnapping Victim Rescued After Suspect Runs into Police Vehicle

The suspect’s car lost control and hit the back of a Woods Cross police car on the Legacy Highway overpass. The car was parked as officers were working to deploy a spike strip.

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NewsApril 3, 2024

Milwaukee Officer Struck by Police Vehicle During Pursuit

The officer was taken to a hospital to be treated for "serious but non-fatal injuries," according to police. He is expected to survive. Milwaukee police said they're wishing for a full and speedy recovery.

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NewsJanuary 30, 2024

Man Who Rammed, Injured Texas Officer Deploying Spikes Gets Life

Ronnie Jackson was found guilty of hitting Officer Matthew Brazeal in 2020 and dragging the officer more than 100 feet.

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NewsOctober 19, 2023

Maryland Officer Run Down and Paralyzed while Deploying Spikes

Frederick Raphael Mayorga, 19, was arrested for allegedly barreling into Sgt. Patrick Kepp just after 3:45 a.m. Wednesday.

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NewsSeptember 28, 2023

Video: WA Officers Chase Down and PIT Stolen Patrol Vehicle

The chase ended when officers used spikes to deflate the stolen patrol vehicle’s tires and a Tukwila officer performed a PIT maneuver.

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NewsApril 17, 2023

Iowa Officer Loses Fingers Deploying Spike Strip to End Pursuit

The deployment did not go as intended. Windy conditions caused the spikes to blow around and get caught underneath the suspect’s speeding vehicle.

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NewsMarch 6, 2023

IN Trooper Fatally Struck by Vehicle Deploying Spike Strip

Master Trooper James R. Bailey was helping other troopers with weather-related crashes on I-69 around 4:30 p.m. when he learned a Fort Wayne Police officer was chasing a vehicle heading in their direction.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 2, 2022

Illinois Deputy Killed Deploying Spike Strip During Pursuit

The suspect's vehicle struck the deputy and then crashed in a field north of the intersection. Galesburg officers apprehended the suspect

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieApril 8, 2022

Ohio Officer's Death Compels Conversation About Spike Strip Safety

The tragic death of Bluffton, OH, Police Officer Dominic Francis—who was laying out spikes in a roadway when he was struck by a suspect driving a stolen vehicle involved in a police pursuit—should commence conversations about training to safely deploy tire-deflation devices.

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