High Speed Chases

[Jesus_lol]

if it was a black and white issue, then why is there a debate about it?

i say its all up to the police and their judgement. we can all look at something and with the powers of distanced hindsight, critisize everything, but i bet that at the moment these police men made the right choice. there will always be people caught in the line of fire when it comes to upholding the law, whether its ran over by a speeding criminal or caught by a stray bullet in a shootout.
mourn them i say, but i don't think there is any need to change policy over it.

[Malachi Crunch]

I think moderation is the key, as has been hinted at in posts here. Chase the bad guys down, and if it gets hariy, back off and let a chopper (if possible) follow them until it's easier to chase them. Justice needs to be served, so DO chase them. I just think there are ways to do this without becoming too zealous. I think the CHiP'S have done a great job and pioneering tactics in allowing more flexibility and saftey but still catching the bad guy in the end.

[Lil Red]

[quote name='Malachi Crunch' post='1508503' date='Apr 24 2008, 01:52 PM']I think moderation is the key, as has been hinted at in posts here. Chase the bad guys down, and if it gets hariy, back off and let a chopper (if possible) follow them until it's easier to chase them. Justice needs to be served, so DO chase them. I just think there are ways to do this without becoming too zealous. I think the CHiP'S have done a great job and pioneering tactics in allowing more flexibility and saftey but still catching the bad guy in the end.[/quote]
+J.M.J.+
what about towns/cities where the only chopper they have are hospital choppers?

[kujo]

[quote name='Jesus_lol' post='1508468' date='Apr 24 2008, 04:17 PM']if it was a black and white issue, then why is there a debate about it?[/quote]

Because this is a forum and some people will debate anything, regardless of how obvious the answer.

[quote name='Malachi Crunch' post='1508503' date='Apr 24 2008, 04:52 PM']Chase the bad guys down, and if it gets hariy, back off and let a chopper (if possible) follow them until it's easier to chase them.[/quote]


[quote name='Lil Red' post='1508534' date='Apr 24 2008, 05:18 PM']+J.M.J.+
what about towns/cities where the only chopper they have are hospital choppers?[/quote]

Exactly, Lil Red. Fantasy world, guys. The reality is that these cops have to chase these guys, even until they are able to come up with some road blocks or some other way to stop them.

[picchick]

Aside from the point of this debate: I think that it is wrong and disrespectful to say that any debate is in so many words ridiculous. On a personal note, I have been told this many times in my life. No question is a dumb one. And if you want to debate a question then it is fine. In my book there is no wasted time on a forum/thread if you decide to join it. If you think it is a waste of time then don't waste your time in answering. The "you" I am referring to is a general you.


Debate: Lil Red, what is your take on this topic?
I think that everyone here brings up good points and topics. The fact is that those being chased did something wrong. If not then the start of the chase is something wrong. So regardless they did something wrong. Does this mean they should not be chased? If not then does that mean that anyone being pulled over can start a police chase and then not get caught? Of course I am making a crude generalization.

[Deb]

Maybe the cops just need to become better drivers than the criminals and then they could catch them faster.

[Jesus_lol]

they need to give the cops ferraris. that would solve everything.