RG>Yep, it has many of the Troops I work with rethinking the pursuit
  >question.  We'll see how things go, but if it goes the way of making the
  >officer responsible, me thinks the days of high speed pursuits of felons
  >will come to an end.
I think many jurisdictions have already come to the conclusion that
they have to handle high speed pursuits differently, for obvious
reasons.  However, I recall years ago having coffee with a Washington
State Trooper and discussing his radar traffic work.  He indicated
that on the interstate that he worked regularly, once his radar
indicated a speeder passing him, (in a stationery position), he would
have to accelerate to from 80-100 MPH to catch the speeder.  Even this
type of situation can create a hazard.  I recall in Virginia one of
their troopers took off in pursuit of a speeder.  In the process, he
lost control of his cruiser (at very high speed).  He was charged
and convicted of negligent homicide.  Now thats a situation I'm very
uncomfortable with.
CHARLES HUNTER
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