Came across this article and thought it'd be interesting to discuss.
I don't know the pursuit policy for the State of California, however, here is the one for CT.
Now, where I work, I could count on one hand, the number of pursuits that have been allowed to go on. I've been working where I am for about 6 1/2yrs, so anything that happened prior to that is unknown to me.
Simple mv violations...the officer is usually able to chase, however, a supervisor gets involved pretty quick, and if its deemed that the chase does not meet the above criteria, its broken off.
In the case in CA., I'm surprised that it was allowed to go on, due to the fact that if the plate is run and everything matches up, a follow up later on seems pretty resonable.
A video clip on this case, stated that the kids were in a family members car, joyriding.
I'm sure all of the facts are not out yet, but I'd be willing to bet that it'll only be a matter of time before the lawsuits start flying.
FONTANA, Calif. - Authorities say three boys age 15 and under were killed when they fled police in a car at speeds up to 90 mph and then crashed into a house.
California Highway Patrol officials say an officer pulled the car over for running a red light Wednesday evening in Fontana. But the driver sped off.
They say the driver lost control after a brief chase, crashing through a cinderblock wall and into a house.
I don't know the pursuit policy for the State of California, however, here is the one for CT.
Now, where I work, I could count on one hand, the number of pursuits that have been allowed to go on. I've been working where I am for about 6 1/2yrs, so anything that happened prior to that is unknown to me.
Simple mv violations...the officer is usually able to chase, however, a supervisor gets involved pretty quick, and if its deemed that the chase does not meet the above criteria, its broken off.
In the case in CA., I'm surprised that it was allowed to go on, due to the fact that if the plate is run and everything matches up, a follow up later on seems pretty resonable.
A video clip on this case, stated that the kids were in a family members car, joyriding.
I'm sure all of the facts are not out yet, but I'd be willing to bet that it'll only be a matter of time before the lawsuits start flying.