Tag: Spike Strips: Page 2

Patrol

FL Trooper Rams Suspect's Vehicle to Save Deputy Deploying Spikes

The deputy was putting down spike strips at a highway exit to catch a driver during a police chase, according to FHP. The driver lost control, careening into the grassy median between the ramps.

October 1, 2021

Patrol

Illinois Officer Killed Deploying Spikes During Pursuit

Brian Pierce Jr., 24, who was identified by his family, was struck by a car around 3 a.m. while trying to deploy spikes on the bridge to flatten the fleeing car's tires, said Lt. Michael Lewis of the Illinois State Police.

August 4, 2021

Patrol

Nevada Trooper Struck, Critically Injured Deploying Spikes During Vehicle Pursuit

During the incident, one trooper, Micah May, attempted to deploy spikes to stop the vehicle. At that time, the suspect hit the trooper with their vehicle.

July 28, 2021

Patrol

Man Charged with Trying to Kill 5 Canadian Officers

The charges follow a vehicle pursuit and shootout in Merritt, B.C., that spanned nearly two hours on Saturday afternoon, when police attempted to stop a Ford F-350 truck with a flatbed trailer that was allegedly associated with a stolen property file.

June 10, 2021

Patrol

Dozens of Street Racers Arrested Outside Atlanta

Authorities said deputies and officers went from car to car and arrested all 88 suspects in the street racing crew.

March 15, 2021

Patrol

Missouri Officers Break Up "Sideshow" with Spike Strips

Capt. David Jackson said police received several reports Tuesday night of sideshow activity across the city. Jackson said callers reported “street racers, dangerous driving and shots fired.”

February 24, 2021

Patrol

FL Deputy Killed Deploying Spike Strips During Pursuit

Deputy Michael Magli, 30, died after he was struck by a pickup truck that spun out in the median of a road in north Pinellas County. Magli had parked his patrol cruiser in the median of the road to retrieve and deploy spike strips.

February 18, 2021

Patrol

Tire Deflation Devices: Is Ending a Pursuit Worth Ending a Life?

Officers must assess the risk vs. the reward of using spike strips on a fast-moving vehicle while standing dangerously close to the roadway.

December 9, 2020

Patrol

Louisiana State Police Trooper Dies of Injuries Sustained On Duty

Trooper George Baker of the Louisiana State Police suffered severe injuries while responding to a vehicle pursuit last week.

May 25, 2020

Patrol

Texas Deputy Killed Attempting to Deploy Spike Strips During Pursuit

Bell County (TX) Deputy John Andrew Rhoden died early Sunday while assisting Williamson County in a vehicle pursuit on Interstate 35.

April 27, 2020

Patrol

Ohio Officer Killed During Vehicle Pursuit

Springdale Police spokesperson Officer Keenan Riordan told the press, "It's our belief that Mr. Blankenship purposely diverted his course of travel to purposely strike our officers."

March 23, 2020

Vehicle Ops

Building a Better Spike Strip

The End-X Phantom Spikes PT-700 is designed for safer deployment, better effect, and easier retrieval.

July 7, 2019