Police chases occur every day all around the world. Whether the reason for the chase is because of a big offense like murder, or a small offense like speeding. Yet, is it worth putting someone else's life in danger for such a small offense? Chasing someone may not be worth the trouble and the possible aftermath if they haven’t committed a serious crime, but violent and serious offenders may go back out into the public and hurt or kill someone if proper action is not taken place.
Over the years many police chases have taken place. Many of them resulting in injury and/or property damage. Many cities around the world have already taken notice of this and changed up their policies. Many police departments have implemented new training tactics to try to reduce the danger. For example, …show more content…
Many police officers also have a hard time not pursuing knowing that they are letting a suspect get away. In 1994, more than 11,000 cars were stolen in Tampa, Florida, giving this city of 290,000 residents one of the highest auto theft rates in the country. In 1995, the police said, the number of thefts has been cut in half now that officers in patrol cars are allowed to chase the car thieves. This example brings up the point that if people realize that there is a “no chase” policy, more crimes will be committed. The big pro to police chases is immediate apprehension and the possibility of taking a dangerous person to society off the streets. One scenario quick apprehension is good is when the suspect has stolen items. If the person being pursued gets away the items stolen may never be recovered, yet if they are caught the items can be returned to the rightful owner immediately. One more pro to chasing is that once you catch the suspect you may be able to add charges on them, keeping them off the streets longer. Although these reasons to chase sound good, there are also reasons why not chasing isn’t always the best
Over the years many police chases have taken place. Many of them resulting in injury and/or property damage. Many cities around the world have already taken notice of this and changed up their policies. Many police departments have implemented new training tactics to try to reduce the danger. For example, …show more content…
Many police officers also have a hard time not pursuing knowing that they are letting a suspect get away. In 1994, more than 11,000 cars were stolen in Tampa, Florida, giving this city of 290,000 residents one of the highest auto theft rates in the country. In 1995, the police said, the number of thefts has been cut in half now that officers in patrol cars are allowed to chase the car thieves. This example brings up the point that if people realize that there is a “no chase” policy, more crimes will be committed. The big pro to police chases is immediate apprehension and the possibility of taking a dangerous person to society off the streets. One scenario quick apprehension is good is when the suspect has stolen items. If the person being pursued gets away the items stolen may never be recovered, yet if they are caught the items can be returned to the rightful owner immediately. One more pro to chasing is that once you catch the suspect you may be able to add charges on them, keeping them off the streets longer. Although these reasons to chase sound good, there are also reasons why not chasing isn’t always the best