Is it possible to escape from the cops during a high speed pursuit?

Answer 1

Anything is possible. Just keep in mind the ramifications.

Answer 2

Yes, it is possible, however the chances of it are slim. If a person shows that they are willing and ready to injure innocent bystanders during the pursuit, then the police department will discontinue the pursuit, or at least allow the suspect to believe they have. Choppers have proven to be an incredible asset to police departments, and can track a vehicle from distances that would allow a suspect to think no one is watching. Worse case for the police, they break the pursuit in full, no chopper follows, no cars track. They take what info they have and start in on locating the person, and most all the time, they will find you.

I'm sure there have been cases in which someone has gotten away from the police clean and clear. but the downfall lies with the driver, most people panic when they don't stop, they don't think, they just drive, and that is what allows time for police to coordinate and box them in. if an individual were to be able to break a pursuit by losing visual contact with the police cruiser within 2 minuets, then he MAY stand a chance. But, the smart move, is to obey the law, and don't run from the cops, life ain't like the movies, and the average person sure a hell doesn't have the training or experience to drive like you see people do in the movies. To be able to outmaneuver police effectively, you would need years of Advanced Driving tactics and Maneuvers training, and trust me, even then it would be no walk in the park.

Answer 3

Chances are so tiny, and risks so great, there's really no point doing so.

Reason: There's dozens of them, and only one of you. And they can talk with each other and coordinate. You are all alone.

Reason: They have spike strips, which destroys even run-flat tires. Run-flats don't work at high-speeds any way.

Reason: They have helicopter(s) which will outrun just about everything, and you can't hide from that.

Reason: any mistake on the suspect's part means a LOT of innocents could get hurt.

It's actually much easier to duck police if you can open a little bit of distance and duck into a parking garage which connects to a lot of different places, like airport, mall, etc. However, nowadays those places are full of video cameras, so that ain't going to help much, unless you really really got away quickly and changed clothes and disguises between camera coverages.

Answer 4

Only if you're in a stolen car. They already have the license plate called in before you even know they want you to stop.

If that's the case, you might get away, but it'll have to be before the help he's sure to have asked for has arrived. When you see the second police car or the helicopter, you have to know you're on film and less likely to escape than you are to be on national TV when you drive the car into a silo full of cow manure.

Answer 5

You bet, nothing is guarantied in a high speed pursuit. Shows like Cops where they get they man tend to give a false idea of real police work.

Answer 6

It happens occasionally nowadays but very rarely. Helicopters can follow from a distance and heat cameras and other devices can track easily.

But think - most of those that escape the high speed chase are the ones that do so as all those horrible tearing metal and smashing sounds of the fatal crash are ending!!

Answer 7

I'm sorry to say this.. but you may just be a curious person wondering the probability on this.. but this is really a dumb question.... Cops have radios,.. GPS.... other cops.... phones... cameras.... NO!.. and if you run you can be considered adding a felony to your record for failure to stop. Stay out of trouble.. don't break the law and you have absolutely nothing to worry about. Get a good education.

Answer 8

You can't outrun a radio. People always get caught, not always during the pursuit. Expect the police to be knocking at your door at least by the next day.

Answer 9

High speed chases are really a waste of time and dangerous in a lot of cases, I Mean there is the notion of SATELLITE, you know... track the guy and then non-chalantly pick up teh bank robber or jewel theif later, no need to risk many people's safety on the road in a high-speed chase.

I mean even in a case where someone takes a hostage and you are tailing them, it may be wiser to utilize satellite in such a case as well and sort of still "tail" the guy but "lay back" a bit

There may be RARE situations where a HIGH SPEED CHASE may still be necessary, but in most cases if we set up a proper POLICE FORCE , satellites can be the thing...

Obviously this relies on system change on numerous levels, I mean there are major policies that need to change in order for TRUST to be placed in the hands of "law enforcement".

Answer 10

not often does someone engaged in a intense velocity chase with the police smash out. in the experience that they do, the police take it fairly heavily because someone who runs from the police is in all probability to do something a lot worse. in the experience that they get a registration code in the course of the chase you could assume the SWAT team kicking on your door about 10 minutes when they lose you. in case you reside to tell the tale the criminal arrest you'd be taken to the police station and interrogated until eventually they discover out who develop into driving the vehicle. in case you've been driving the vehicle you could assume as many prices as they can throw at you (fleeing the police, criminal endangerment, reckless driving, rushing and regardless of else they can imagine of) and far of destiny court dates.

Answer 11

It's possible, just not very likely. Chances are you would end up being caught. You could run but not for very long. Your one car against an entire police force, plus units form other jurisdictions.

Chances are you would wreck and kill yourself or someone else, and as soon as you wrecked the boys in blue would be waitng for you.