Quote: (04-08-2015 05:03 AM)Samseau Wrote:
Quote: (04-08-2015 04:24 AM)Sp5 Wrote:
Quote: (04-08-2015 04:08 AM)Samseau Wrote:
Serious question: What should a cop do when a suspect runs from him? The cop has orders to bring the guy in so how is he supposed to get the guy to stop?
There was a retired NYPD guy on CNN who said that you radio for backup with a direction and a description of the suspect, then try to keep him in sight. The radio can bring multiple police into the area in minutes.
So for every guy who runs away you need 5 officers to chase them? And how do you subdue him when finally confronted?
Your suggestion isn't practical nor does it answer the question of how to apprehend.
The retired NYPD detective on CNN not only thought it was practical, but that it was routine. He said "no excuse" to shoot in that circumstance. He noted this was a tubby 50 year old, not an NFL linebacker.
Just run behind the guy, update location on the radio and have him intercepted. Jump on him. How hard is that? That's why we have police forces, whether it takes two, three, five, or ten. That's what they are supposed to be trained for. Minimum force to accomplish the mission.
I've seen this in real life, cops chasing a guy (bank robber with busted dye pack) and other cops closing off his routes to tackle him.
C'mon, you've at least seen this in the movies and cop shows. Get serious.