2011
2008 Pursuit Lawsuit settled for $779,999
A teen who was severely injured in a 2008 police pursuit in Petersburg and the family of a teenager who was killed in the chase have settled their lawsuits against a Petersburg police officer for $779,999, lawyers for both sides said Friday. The settlements, which were finalized Wednesday, supersede two
2011
Nebraska Looking To Tighten Pursuit Liability
A state lawmaker wants to change a law that holds cities liable for injuries to people hurt by a fleeing suspect after officers deem a high-speed chase too dangerous and end the pursuit. Lincoln Sen. Tony Fulton on Friday introduced a bill (LB447) that would address a 2006 ruling by
2011
Pursuit Ends With Crash in School Bus
Posted Thursday January 13, 2011 – 6pm A police pursuit ended today when the suspect’s vehicle crashed into a school bus in South Los Angeles, though it was not immediately clear if anyone was hurt. The pursuit began around 3:30 p.m. when officers spotted a motorist driving recklessly near Washington
2011
“Experts” Have It Wrong
“A recent high-speed chase to catch a nonviolent criminal raises questions about when it’s OK to roll out tire-blowing spike strips.” That is the first thing I read as I opened up the first story that hit my screen on January 14, 2011 from a Google News Search for “Police Pursuits.”
2011
Spike strips and sound strategy end Idaho pursuit
By Rachel Cook Idaho Falls Post Register An Idaho Falls man allegedly led officers from four law enforcement agencies on a high-speed car chase Sunday morning. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the Idaho Falls Police Department on Sunday, warning that Bruce Diehl, 42, was suicidal and
2011
Your Last Text Message
My friend Brian Willis of Winning Mind Training sent this video over. While it is geared towards teens, please don’t forget that the men and women wearing a uniform are just as at risk. BLUtube is powered by PoliceOne.com Related On Texting & Driving: A Trainer’s Perspective
2011
Toronto Officer Killed Pursuing Snowplow
An 11-year veteran of the Toronto Police Service is dead after being struck by a snowplow Wednesday morning during a dramatic police chase. Speaking to reporters at St. Michael’s Hospital, Chief Bill Blair said the fallen officer is Sergeant Ryan Russell, 35, who worked out of 52 Division. “This is
2011
Pursuits and Public Safety—A Safer Way
Drivers fleeing from the police are a regular feature for local and national news outlets. Yet, police officers are rarely acknowledged when they apprehend known flight risks through more effective means. Flight risks include drivers suspected of shoplifting, selling drugs, driving stolen vehicles, domestic disputes, and traffic violations. Voices Insisting
2011
PDI Associate Interviewed by NPR Radio
After a 50-year low in 2009, the number of police officers killed in the line of duty jumped in 2010. Traffic accidents accounted for 73 of 160 police deaths nationwide. Tulsa Cpl. Dan Ward, an associate of PDI (Policedriving.com), explains why driving in law enforcement brings so much danger. Listen
2011
Officers On Trial After Pursuit & Beating
Hitting and kicking a prone suspect like two Birmingham police officers did after a 2008 multi-city chase violates police policy and training for making arrests, a Birmingham deputy police chief who also is a training officer testified today. But the use of force in arresting the suspect, Anthony Warren, could
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