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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

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TX Officer Killed in Pursuit Crash

During the pursuit, Tsai lost control of his squad car causing it to strike a light pole. He was transported by Grand Prairie Fire Department medics to Methodist Dallas Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries, police say.

November 15, 2022

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KY Officer Killed in Duty Crash, DUI Suspect Charged with Murder

The driver was not injured in the accident. He was taken into custody and charged with murder of a police officer and operating a motor vehicle under the influence with aggravating circumstances.

October 31, 2022

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Colorado Officer was Called “Incompetent” Before Patrol Car was Hit by Train Seriously Injuring Suspect

The Platteville Police Department hired the officer directly from another agency, where he had come under intense criticism from both subordinates and commanders, who expressed deep and ongoing concerns about his ability as a police officer.

October 27, 2022

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TX Officer Killed in Crash on Turnpike

A Carrollton, TX, police officer and the driver of the car that hit his patrol vehicle were both killed Tuesday night on the President George Bush Turnpike.

October 19, 2022

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AL Officer Injured, Pedestrian Killed in Patrol Vehicle Accident

Officers arriving on the scene found a pedestrian had been struck and that the vehicle was a marked Tuscumbia police vehicle.

October 12, 2022

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KS Deputy Killed in Crash on Way to Call

Deputy Sidnee Carter, 22, joined patrol less than one week ago, Sheriff Jeff Easter said in a news conference Saturday.

October 10, 2022

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Officers and Pedestrians Injured in NYPD Vehicle Crash

Officers were responding to a report of a car being stolen not far from the scene, and when the patrol vehicle approached the intersection, police say the officers crossed over the double yellow line as a gray Acura attempted to make a left turn.

October 7, 2022

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GA Officer Charged with Homicide After Hitting Man on Moped while Driving to Work

Troopers say he didn’t see the moped rider right in front of him. Brady rear-ended Dwayne Claffey, knocking him off his moped.

September 15, 2022

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OK Motorcycle Officer’s Family Suing Driver That Caused Fatal Wreck

The family of an Edmond Police Department motorcycle officer killed in July is suing both the driver accused in the deadly wreck as well as his employer.

September 1, 2022

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WA Deputy Injured in Head-On Crash with DUI Suspect

Washington State Patrol trooper Jacob Kennett wrote on Twitter that the deputy sustained a critical hand injury and "possible additional injuries."

August 25, 2022

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Alabama Officer Killed in Accident Driving Home from Shift

Chief Kevin Brock of the Summerdale Police Department  told news reporters at the scene that the truck sped through a stop sign and hit his vehicle.

August 23, 2022