POLICE PURSUIT TECHNOLOGY

Pursuit Technology in Law Enforcement



Abstract

This paper deals with the technologies used in the police purists. These high-speed police pursuits have many risks and dangers involved. To decrease the risks, the police officials use technologies to capture the fleeing vehicle. Different technologies are discussed in this paper which aids the officials in halting or slowing down the vehicle being pursued. The latest technologies which are in the process of developing are also briefly discussed in the paper.

Table of Contents

Abstractii

Introduction1

Technologies Used in Police Pursuit1

Spike Strips1

OnStar2

Auto Arrestor System2

Road Patriot2

Road Sentry3

Latest Technology in Making3

Conclusion4

Reference5

Pursuit Technology in Law Enforcement

Introduction

Police pursuit driving remains a dangerous and controversial action. For generations, the usual police wisdom was that effective law enforcement demanded that officers apprehend suspects, even at great social costs. The tragic accidents that have resulted from these high-speed pursuits testify to their danger. Different technologies have emerged to make these pursuits easier. The devices and gadgets used to stop fleeing vehicles are known as pursuit technology.

These technologies disable the moving vehicle or interfere with the ability of the suspect to operate the said vehicle. These technologies are split up into five categories; electric chemical, mechanical, sensory and cooperative. Mostly mechanical technologies are used to halt the vehicles.

Technologies Used in Police Pursuit

The following technologies are used to aid the police in their pursuits. These technologies are continually updated (Allen, 2002). Latest technologies are also developed to make these pursuits less risky and dangerous for the police officers and other individuals.

Spike Strips

The technology, which is often used, is the retractable spiked barrier strips. This strip is laid on the road. It has multiple spikes attached on it. When a vehicle comes in contact with it, the tires deflate (Allen, 2002). As the pursuit is at high speed, the driver fails to see the strip or is unable to stop or change route in time. As all the tires are deflated and the air starts to escape, the vehicle gradually comes to a controlled halt.

OnStar

This technology helps to track down the fleeing vehicle. It helps to locate a stolen car. OnStar is a vehicle-installed technology that permits the police to track or remotely shut down a vehicle. It permits the police, equipped with tracking devices, to locate stolen vehicles.

Auto Arrestor System

In this technology, a small pulse of electric current is deployed which disrupt the parts of the vehicle's vital electronic parts which are essential to ...