: Discuss how chases can lead to the arrest of serious offenders (robbers, kidnappers, or violent felons) who might otherwise escape.
: Nearly 42% to 50% of those killed or injured in pursuits are uninvolved third parties—pedestrians or other drivers who just happened to be in the way. Police Chase
: Use examples where pursuits led to successful arrests, such as the reduction of auto thefts in Tampa after pursuit policies were loosened in the 1990s. III. The Argument Against Pursuits: Public Safety Risks : Discuss how chases can lead to the
: Define a police pursuit as an active attempt by law enforcement to apprehend a suspect fleeing in a vehicle. Police Chase