Police Pursuits

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In this article, the writer takes the reader on an exploratory journey in which pursuit problems are examined. The writer discusses the controversy surrounding the issue of police pursuits. The writer then argues that it is time for agencies to eliminate all but the extremely necessary pursuits. The writer concludes that while society supports the idea of police pursuits in the case of serious offenders, it wants public safety to be first and foremost in the decision-making process about who to chase. Further, the writer points out that as the nation moves into the future, it will become even more important to use available technology for the purpose of reducing police pursuits and instead using different methods to apprehend suspects.

Outline:
Introduction
What the Research Indicates
Possible Resolutions
Conclusion
References

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"Because of the critical problems that police pursuits currently pose it is vital that police department officials design and implement standardized protocol when it comes to police pursuits.
Each policy must balance the need to apprehend suspects and offenders with the safety importance of society. Police are often left with the decision to pursue or not to pursue. The decision may center on how potentially violent or dangerous the suspect is at the time of the pursuit question.
Some who went on a shooting rampage in a grocery store needs to be pursued before he choose another target location, but the teenager who was seen with a beer in the vehicle may not be worth the consequences that can result from a police pursuit. It is a case by case decision that must be guided by protocol that all members of law enforcement abide by."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Crecente, Brian D. (2001) Police Pursuits Under Spotlight Chase Rules Reviewed After Man is Killed by Driver Fleeing Officers. Denver Rocky Mountain News;
• (2005) Deaths Resulting From Police Pursuits Increase; Total Number of Pursuits in Pennsylvania Also Jumps in 2004. PR Newswire
• Egger, Steven; Sewell, James. (1998) Controversial Issues in Policing (Controversial Issues Series)
• Fitzenberger, Jennifer M. (2004) Bill puts limits on police pursuits Chases of drivers who don't pose imminent peril would be banned. The Fresno Bee
• Fitzpatrick, Cynthia. (1996) An alternative to police pursuits. The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin.

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