Thread: What constitutes a police pursuit?

Originally Posted by bob10

Where would you rather live, here, or Ferguson, USA. Bob

Yeah, shot the bloke..........what was it.......... SIX times ............. I would have thought one shot would have slowed the bloke down.

Anyrate I admit, the police do have a difficult job. I wouldn't like to do it.

Originally Posted by Ausfree

Yeah, shot the bloke..........what was it.......... SIX times ............. I would have thought one shot would have slowed the bloke down.

Anyrate I admit, the police do have a difficult job. I wouldn't like to do it.

Most difficult job in any country. How it pans out, is usually in relation to that country's culture . From the Iraqi's running away, to the Ferguson police shooting some one 6 times. We are very fortunate to have our Police, & our Police culture. We do not appreciate them as much as we should. Bob

Originally Posted by CraigE

Honestly, I support the police and they should be allowed to chase and shoot the dickheads that dont stop. These morons have usually committed offences and usually not just traffic.
So sick of the bleeding hearts that support the offenders.
Give them the power to end the pursuit early using deadly force.

I have watched the police pursuit shows on the telly, (never again) and they often shoot at the vehicle in a chase, either at the driver or at the wheels. From a moving vehicle a lot of shots don't hit their intended targets, so where do they go? I wouldn't want stray bullets buzzing around.

Jeff

Originally Posted by CraigE

Honestly, I support the police and they should be allowed to chase and shoot the dickheads that dont stop. These morons have usually committed offences and usually not just traffic.
So sick of the bleeding hearts that support the offenders.
Give them the power to end the pursuit early using deadly force.

Imagine now, there are innocent passengers aboard, someone's children, hostages maybe, or some of the stray bullets take out some innocent bystanders as the cops go beserk. If that's OK with you then I want to live on a different planet to you.

Someone struggled for an easy to remember acronym ...

..."Officers should embrace the ‘Consider all Options and Practise Safety’ (COPS) philosophy when dealing with vehicle interceptions that transition to pursuits and conduct a continual risk assessment in accordance with s. 10.5.5: ‘Risk assessment’ of this chapter.

"C.O.P.S." Now don't you forget it class

If you run, then usually you have something to hide.... Not guilty, no running. Simple really. Yeah, the cops have a very hard job, and are often provoked, but I think they do a great job.... If they have to chase someone, then so be it!

Meanwhile, in Fergurson, Illinois, it goes on.

Originally Posted by AndyG

Meanwhile, in Fergurson, Illinois, it goes on.

Do you mean Ferguson, Missouri?

Jeff