thats just like encouraging the people to run. i think u just have to take the chance of innocent drivers getting injured
2007-12-19 15:35:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
That's what you get when cities are more interested in not getting sued than in catching criminals.
I think it's bad policy, personally... but all too common in my area.
2007-12-19 15:48:04 · answer #1 · answered by Citicop 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, in certain circumstances it makes sense. When the person who flees is being stopped for a traffic offense, what are the conditions like? Is it an area with heavy traffic or a residential area where 2 or more speeding cars could severely injure or kill innocent bystanders. They apply a cost/benefit analysis and many departments don't see it as appropriate to place the public at harm to apprehend a traffic offender.
Most departments do not extend that policy when chasing a person who is a violent offender--such as a person fleeing an armed robbery or a murder.
2007-12-19 23:49:19 · answer #2 · answered by Chris G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you are right. Lawyers are running police depts that are too afraid of getting sued. It is a stupid policy not to chase because people that run are not running just because they don't want a ticket. My dept is almost done with a new chase policy where I am guessing that they will not allow us to chase traffic violators. If that is the case why in the hell should I even try and stop some one for just tickets, because they don't have to stop.
2007-12-19 23:57:16 · answer #3 · answered by woodyhou 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you would rather get creamed in a high speed pursuit chase...more dangerous to the public to continue pursuit in the city...
2007-12-19 23:46:23 · answer #4 · answered by wrathofkahn03 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋