XPost: alt.thebird.copwatch, alt.law-enforcement, alt.true-crime   
   XPost: alt.california, nyc.general   
   From: pickins486@nyc.rr.com   
      
   Phil wrote:   
   >   
   > On Sat, 06 Dec 2003 18:59:09 GMT, slim  wrote:   
   >   
   > >> 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.   
   >   
   > Can't answer that question based on the information you gave.   
      
   Typical non-answer.   
      
   > Is the identity of the thief known?  Is he armed?  Is he violent?   
   > Does he have a history of being armed?  History of being violent?   
   > Where was he spotted?  When was he spotted?  Where would the chase end   
   > up?   
   >   
   > Don't answer these questions and expect a yes or no answer to your   
   > question.  I'll just ask you more.   
   >   
   > The point is, there are too many factors involved in deciding whether   
   > or not a high speed pursuit is warranted and to what extent.  The   
   > police involved in these pursuits may not have all the facts when   
   > engaging in pursuits (unlike those who review these chases at a later   
   > date).   
      
   So, Phil, IYHO, when are high-speed chases justifed?   
      
   Seems like every time since "there are too many factors involved in   
   deciding"???   
      
      
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