When someone’s spotted driving recklessly, is it wise to chase that driver at 95 mph? Or would it be wiser to let them go, and arrest the driver tomorrow?
When someone’s spotted driving recklessly, is it wise to chase that driver at 95 mph? Or would it be wiser to let them go, and arrest the driver tomorrow?
I agree most of the way, often preach the same sermon, but you’ve said it better than I do.
With reckless driving, it’s a gamble either way. Maybe I’d have to see it, see how reckless it is. If cops let 'em drive away, and the reckless driver gets into a wreck and hurts or kills someone, the PD is probably open to a lawsuit. If the chase 'em, though, a wreck seems even likelier. The real problem is, cops so often seem to have so little common sense, they can’t be trusted to assess the risk. I think they often chase because wheeee it’s fun.
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Can be subjective and that was the alleged reason for this chase
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I have a recollection of that as well, but I think we all know many of these well-intended guidelines are not really followed.
It is kind of ironic
Why would the PD opens to a lawsuit ? They have no obligation of protect people. It been ruled a couple of decade ago by the federal court