Foot Pursuits are one of the most dangerous police actions that officers can engage in. A police officer involved in a Foot Pursuit is at a total disadvantage unless a cover officer is present. The adrenaline rush and "must catch" mindset often overshadow safe tactics.
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Police training material on "Foot Pursuits" at the time of Chasse's death in September 2006
Foot Pursuits are one of the most dangerous police actions that officers can engage in. A police officer involved in a Foot Pursuit is at a total disadvantage unless a cover officer is present. The adrenaline rush and "must catch" mindset often overshadow safe tactics.
Foot Pursuits are one of the most dangerous police actions that officers can engage in. A police officer involved in a Foot Pursuit is at a total disadvantage unless a cover officer is present. The adrenaline rush and "must catch" mindset often overshadow safe tactics.