Vehicle Incidents and Issues
The Vehicle Incidents and Issues topic deals with issues related to specialized patrols like motorcycle units as well as vehicular risks and challenges to LE, including vehicle crashes involving police and vehicular assaults against officers.
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One bus passenger was killed by gunfire during the incident
“Officer Huss and K-9 Riddick were assigned to a late shift patrol team, where they were relied upon each shift to help keep our community safe,” the department stated
All four Albany Police Department officers sustained head injuries in the collision and one suffered a serious leg injury
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“...It could have just as easily been a family of five driving home in their vehicle that were hit head-on,” Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said
Cpl. Tye Simcox was parked in his patrol vehicle when a driver fired multiple shots at him; the driver then pulled over, got out and continued firing at the officer
An individual had fired into the northbound and southbound lanes, striking nine vehicles and wounding five people
Two people were standing near their vehicles on a freeway shoulder when a Ford Mustang Mach E slammed into one of their cars, killing both
The suspect led Douglas County Sheriff’s Office on a high-speed pursuit while towing a trailer
“Participants closed an intersection to do donuts, drift, and engage in other knowingly illegal and reckless driving activities,” the Florida Highway Patrol stated
The five-member board ruled in favor of officers in 75% of cases between 2023 and 2024; it found 40 officers were at fault in preventable car accidents
Menlo Park officers said Tesla consoles restricted weapons access, autopilot interfered with pursuit driving and smart lights and locks were not conducive to police functions
Austin Machitar, a five-year member of the San Diego Police Department, died in the incident; his partner, 27-year-old Zachary Martinez, was critically injured
West Whiteland Township Police Department officers captured the man as he attempted to flee after ramming a cruiser
Two San Diego PD officers were driving together in the same car, responding to the pursuit, when the fleeing car slammed into the side of their patrol vehicle
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After the cruiser failed to stay in park once the Worcester Police Department officer got out, it rolled forward, pinning him to another car; bystanders stepped in to save the officer
The man was convicted of vehicular manslaughter and several misdemeanor charges after fleeing from Trooper Jimmy Cenescar at up to 140 mph
Video released by the Dallas Police Department shows the pickup truck slamming into the cruiser before driving onto the hood as suspects jumped out of the doors
The suspect was pulled over for a faulty brake light when he fled from the traffic stop and hit an NYPD officer who was in front of the suspect’s vehicle
“Fortunately, all of our officers are banged up, but OK... It shows the incredible challenge that it takes to bring these people to justice,” Interim Spokane Police Chief said
During the pursuit, the driver nearly hit an Atlanta PD officer deploying spike strips; he was taken into custody after a successful PIT maneuver
“It’s called the law, and it’s obvious people don’t care about it, so you’ve got to up the game,” Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said
"[Officer Matthew Bowen] has served with the highest level of dedication and honor,” the Vacaville Police Department said in a statement
Des Moines PD Officer Dao Meunsaveng had to be extricated from the cruiser by the fire department after it was struck nearly head-on
“If they could attack a uniformed officer like this, what could they do to everyone else?” Paul Joseph, acting chief for the San Jose Police Department, stated
The accused robber fled in a black SUV into Tigard, where his vehicle became stuck after striking a large hole on an overpass under construction, Tigard police said
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