Pursuit

View of self-willed young man driving on modern sports car from the police. Police officer cop chasing a thief driving a patrol car on the highway at daytime. Police in pursuit.

Legal

Did 39-second pursuit driving ‘shock the conscience’?

When does a pursuit become constitutionally dangerous? A 39-second chase forces the court to decide when the clock really starts

January 20, 2026 02:46 PM

Ken Wallentine

Washington DC Metropolitan MPDC Police Force

Technology

On-demand webinar: Beyond the lens: How license plate recognition (LPR) technology is transforming modern policing

Turn vehicle motion data into actionable investigative insights

September 22, 2025 12:11 PM

Law Enforcement Policies

Constitutional standards: How federal courts analyze police interactions with vehicles

The difference between a lawful seizure and unconstitutional conduct often hinges on how courts view an officer’s intent in high-risk vehicle encounters

September 05, 2025 11:37 AM

Mike Ranalli

Pursuit

Off-duty cop leads police in 41-mile chase

August 11, 2008 04:32 AM

Pursuit

Man impaled during Philly police chase

August 08, 2008 05:10 AM

Pursuit

Calif. residents decry police policy on pursuits

August 07, 2008 08:18 AM

‘Person of interest’ in agent’s killing in custody

August 06, 2008 09:16 AM

Calif. police storm apartment after standoff

August 01, 2008 11:13 AM

Gunman kills three Wisconsin swimmers

August 01, 2008 05:22 AM

Mass. father takes 4 kids, triggers Amber Alert

July 30, 2008 08:34 AM

Vt. man leaves pregnant girlfriend in chase

July 29, 2008 11:31 AM

La. police officer shoots carjacking suspect

July 29, 2008 06:15 AM

Iowa man steals cruiser for chase, kills self

July 28, 2008 04:54 AM

Mass. cops quell highway dispute at 80mph

July 24, 2008 07:05 AM

3 killed in Indy shootings during abduction, chase

July 22, 2008 11:00 AM

Oakland man shot by cops after chase dies

July 22, 2008 05:03 AM

Mo. suspect kills himself after police chase

July 14, 2008 10:55 AM

2 pedestrians killed by L.A. driver fleeing police

July 14, 2008 06:50 AM

Utah man fled in handcufs, at large

July 14, 2008 05:43 AM

N.M. teen kills self during police chase

July 10, 2008 07:09 AM

One killed as Jaguar flees Union City police

July 10, 2008 04:51 AM

Suspect killed in Dallas police shooting

July 09, 2008 05:26 AM

2 Ind. officers injured in suspect pursuit

July 09, 2008 04:28 AM

Police arrest man who threw wood at cop

July 08, 2008 10:51 AM

Columbus chases hit eight-year high in ’07

July 07, 2008 04:36 AM

Fugitive hedge-fund swindler surrenders in Mass.

July 02, 2008 10:38 AM

Ex-con suspected in deaths of 8 captured in Ill.

July 02, 2008 04:21 AM

Wis. deputy kills child’s abductor

July 01, 2008 04:32 AM

Man paralyzed by cops stopped after pursuit

June 30, 2008 05:16 AM

4 Detroit men arraigned in 3 police chases

June 27, 2008 04:29 AM

Officer hurt as chase ends with car crash

June 26, 2008 11:43 AM

N.H. man rams police cruiser after chase

June 18, 2008 08:49 AM

Ill. teen wounded by police during chase

June 12, 2008 04:36 AM