LAPD Chase - is this overkill?

Random

http://video.news.sky.com/skynews/video?videoSourceID=1314781&flashURL=feeds/skynews/latest/flash/cop_chase_0800_020508.flv

I can understand having a couple of units behind a fleeing car so that if one is disabled or diverted then others can pick up the pace.

This just seems like complete overkill though? Is it just me?

SuperSean11

The amount of police at the end

Random

I know the US tend to really overdo these things, I counted over 30 officiers there which is a minimum of 15 vehicles if they are on 2 man patrols (unlikely they all are).

I just think it's complete overkill, do you see this in Ireland? The UK?

I know stength in numbers and all that but it seems to be a lot of resources to dedicate to one event.

Eru

You see every extreme in the US. From a single officer taking on a crowd when we would call for backup and wait to this scenario. Then theres force, one clip shows them using what would be extreme for Ireland and the UK but then another clip they hold back way longer than we would.

Swings and roundabouts I suppose

utick

random wrote: »

I just think it's complete overkill, do you see this in Ireland? The UK?

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from clondalkin.... http://youtube.com/watch?v=AqrOW3D8TTo

utick

Karlitosway1978 wrote: »

You see every extreme in the US. From a single officer taking on a crowd when we would call for backup and wait to this scenario. Then theres force, one clip shows them using what would be extreme for Ireland and the UK but then another clip they hold back way longer than we would.

Swings and roundabouts I suppose

in fairness this garda gets stuck into a group of drunks fighting, he gets punched for his troubles though http://youtube.com/watch?v=YbWgM9NvTik

FGR

Fair play to the man. I'm surprised that he would be alone in the DMR - even if it is Temple Bar.

the locust

Since 9-11 Yanks are pretty well resourced. Bit of an overkill alright, it looks like an ants nest there! You always see that tactic of having 5 - 6 jump on a guy i suppose its safer for him and them but this is a bit much. Dont know the circumstances i suppose, that chase could have been goin on for ages.

Eru

utick wrote: »

in fairness this garda gets stuck into a group of drunks fighting, he gets punched for his troubles though http://youtube.com/watch?v=YbWgM9NvTik

Yeah but he calls for backup twice. I wasnt suggesting we would just stand by watching.

utick wrote: »

from clondalkin.... http://youtube.com/watch?v=AqrOW3D8TTo

Thats not a chase though, looks more like they are going to a call, possible assistance or knowing the area like I do, a large fight in one of the sites or pubs.

wicklaman83

Karlitosway1978 wrote: »

Yeah but he calls for backup twice. I wasnt suggesting we would just stand by watching.




Thats not a chase though, looks more like they are going to a call, possible assistance or knowing the area like I do, a large fight in one of the sites or pubs.

Its a chase alright.ya can hear the heli overhead following it

Eru

darren254 wrote: »

Its a chase alright.ya can hear the heli overhead following it

Yes because its clearly stated that the helicopter wont be deployed for anything else :rolleyes:

wicklaman83

Karlitosway1978 wrote: »

Yes because its clearly stated that the helicopter wont be deployed for anything else :rolleyes:

Smart f**k

JonAnderton

over here.. you get three area cars assigned, thats it... no one else is allowed to be part of the pursuit... so everyone goes to the 'vacinity'...

Shield

darren254 wrote: »

Smart f**k

darren254 infracted for personal abuse.

metman

JonAnderton wrote: »

over here.. you get three area cars assigned, thats it... no one else is allowed to be part of the pursuit... so everyone goes to the 'vacinity'...

I remember a posting I had on the area car where we picked up a pursuit through our ground, a fail to stop, suspect as it turned out was wanted for a nasty gbh, and it was a bit like the video above. I think I counted....maybe 12 cars in the 'vicinity' with 99 leading the commentary and repeatedly saying 'only lead rt car to pursue, all other cars to drop back'..... I think we had RT cars from about 4 boroughs, city RT, and a load of rats. Nice way to finish a night duty at 0500hours on a monday morning in Central London!

Random

JonAnderton wrote: »

over here.. you get three area cars assigned, thats it... no one else is allowed to be part of the pursuit... so everyone goes to the 'vacinity'...

Where is "here" ? UK ?

SV

That's Americans for ya.

Nothing else to do so second they get someone they're all over like flies.

Dr_MaSoN

likes flies on shi*e at the end.

wicklaman83

psni wrote: »

darren254 infracted for personal abuse.

wasnt trying to be abusive but dont expect smart replies to my comments

eroo

This is just brilliant*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpHN9diNE64














*I don't think it is actually a Garda chase;):pac:

TheNog

eroo wrote: »

This is just brilliant*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpHN9diNE64


*I don't think it is actually a Garda chase;):pac:

Neither do I. For one in 1998 I don't remember seeing any marked or unmarked BMWs and secondly if you look at the top right the speed is in kms not miles

redsurfer

what a joke, i mean come on.

CharlieCroker

There's 21 cars in that clondalkin clip with lights & sirens going