XPost: alt.thebird.copwatch, alt.law-enforcement, alt.true-crime   
   XPost: alt.california, nyc.general   
   From: pickins486@nyc.rr.com   
      
   Phil wrote:   
   >   
   > On Fri, 05 Dec 2003 21:32:53 GMT, "jaybird"  wrote:   
   >   
   > >No, I'm thinking of current standards.  Try researching more into traffic   
   > >codes, or penal codes for your specific state.  Most have a clause which   
   > >states the operator of an emergency vehicle is required by law to exercise   
   > >due care when operating in emergency conditions.   
   >   
   > Problem with this is that there is no clean cut definition of 'due   
   > care.'  No two pursuits are exactly alike and none are 'textbook   
   > pursuits.'   
   >   
   > Still, it's great to have Monday morning quarterbacks who can sit back   
   > and take their time to criticize.   
      
   True. But there COULD be better guidelines.   
      
   For instance, a stolen car is seen and the driver takes off.   
   Now is this worth a high-speed chase?   
   Yes or no.   
      
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