New Policy Allows Police To Shoot At Fleeing Cars

New Policy Allows Police To Shoot At Fleeing Cars

07-29-2009, 07:07 PM

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New Policy Allows Police To Shoot At Fleeing Cars

This is insane police policy! What is the matter with these people???

Shooting at fleeing vehicles with current service weapons is not only ineffective but illogical.

Typical police bureaucrats.......they should promptly issue "vehicle tasers" RPG's, claymore mines, M2 BMG's, and perhaps flachette rounds. These would be more cost and tactically effective. 30mm cannon would be ideal.

You just can't make this stuff up.

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Jul 29, 2009 8:06 am US/Central New Policy Allows Police To Shoot At Fleeing Cars
Previously, Shots Could Only Be Fired At Cars Used To AttackCHICAGO (CBS)

The Chicago Police Department has instituted a major change in policy regarding the use of deadly force.

Effective next Monday, police officers will be able to fire their guns under circumstances where they previously could not.

The new policy, from police Supt. Jody Weis and confirmed by WBBM Newsradio 780 Wednesday morning, allows police officers to shoot at fleeing vehicles if the driver or passengers are suspected of committing a felony.

The old policy allowed officers only to shoot at vehicles that pose a threat to them or others, such as if the driver were trying to run down the officer.

But now, officers need not be under attack to open fire.

New Policy Allows Chicago Police Officers To Shoot At Fleeing Vehicles - cbs2chicago.com

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