In the jurisdictions that do not allow officer pursuits, this gives the criminals free rein to do what ever they want knowing that they will not be chased. I hate seeing innocent victims hurt in a chase, as I firefighter believe me it is not cool, but just as importantly the more leeway we give these perps the more they push the envelope and do whatever they feel like doing. Its bad enough that most get out the same night with little more than a slap on the hand and a fine which they will never pay.
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