XPost: alt.thebird.copwatch, alt.law-enforcement, alt.true-crime   
   XPost: alt.california, nyc.general   
   From: dogglebe@yahoooo.com   
      
   On Sun, 07 Dec 2003 00:03:35 GMT, slim  wrote:   
      
      
   >> >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.   
      
   It was too vague a question, Mike.  Either way I answered, you   
   could've written back saying I was responsible for one thing or   
   another.   
      
      
   >> 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?   
      
   Again, you ask vague questions.   
      
   High-speed chases, IMHO, are justified to pursue and capture those who   
   break the law.   
      
   A better question might be why would some people choose to risk their   
   lives and those around them by starting a high speed pursuit with   
   police?   
      
      
   Phil   
      
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