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Modifying Pursuit Behavior: The 9Ts Approach

NCJ Number
140632
Journal
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Volume: 62 Issue: 1 Dated: (January 1993) Pages: 1-6
Author(s)
E R Morris
Date Published
1993
Length
6 pages
Annotation
This article presents a policy of police pursuit driving under nine components, each presented under a rubric that begins with a "T".
Abstract
One component of the policy is to "think" about pursuits from all perspectives, including those of the officer, the suspect, and the innocent third parties who might be injured. The second component is to "talk" about pursuits one-on-one, in group discussions, and by exchanging written communications, to evaluate pursuit alternatives. A third component is to "track" pursuits and use the resulting data as the basis for training and the formulation of a pursuit policy. The fourth component is to "tailor" an unambiguous set of written guidelines and then use the guidelines to protect the officer, the department, and the public. The fifth component is to "train" all officers regarding when and how to initiate and to terminate a pursuit. The sixth component is to "toughen" laws to make the eluding or evading of the police an offense equal to or greater than driving under the influence. The seventh component is to use "technology" such as video interaction and reflecting license plates. An eighth component is to "televise" more responsible high-speed chases in fictional portrayals of police work. The ninth component is to "terminate" as many pursuits as possible. 9 footnotes