I was talking to a CHP freind this morning and this subject came up, a Highway patrolman was killed on his motorcycle while chasing someone who failed to pull over. Some say the cops should never chase people because of the danger to both the officer and the traveling public. I agree it is always dangerous, but if some people have thier way and chasing is outlawed it's just one more victory for the criminals. The thugs have had a big enough impact on society lets not give them free passes to do whatever they want and they will if they know when the red lights come on all they have to do is push on the accelerator. Officers need the respect they had when I was a little guy, when an officer said stop it pretty much meant stop and no one questioned that command. Perhaps rather than banning pursuits we should let the officers catch up with the thugs who want to run and toss a grenade in the window, and yes if the window is closed shoot it out first. I bet that would stop the running!
2007-04-26
06:58:19
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chuck p
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