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Tag: Spike Strips
Patrol
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.
March 24, 2025
Patrol
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.
November 19, 2024
Patrol
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.
April 3, 2024
Patrol
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.
January 30, 2024
Patrol
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.
October 19, 2023
Patrol
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.
September 28, 2023
Featured
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.
April 17, 2023
Patrol
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.
March 6, 2023
Patrol
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
May 2, 2022
Patrol
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.
April 8, 2022
Patrol
Ohio Officer Killed Deploying Spikes During Pursuit
Bluffton police Officer Dominic Francis was laying out spikes when he was struck by the car. He died from his injuries.
March 31, 2022
Patrol
Nashville Officer Struck by Stolen Vehicle while Deploying Spikes
As she ran back to the side of the road, the car swerved toward her and she was struck. In the video, she is seen rolling over the hood of the car and onto the street.
November 30, 2021
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