Comments on: “Police in South Carolina Town Not Allowed to Chase Suspects”

By: Stella Baskomb

Stella Baskomb — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:12:56 +0000

“She’s now revoked the policy. ”

So is this still news?

I did hear that the council objected when the mayor ordered firemen not to hurry when answering future alarms. Oh, and do not enter burning buildings, either – too much comp liability. Someone also told me she ordered city electricians not to touch electric wires, and sanitation workers not to lift any trash cans. I wonder if she’s revoked those policies, too.

By: Kenster

Kenster — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:25:28 +0000

This reminds me of the saying: A boat is safe in the harbor, but that’s not what boats are for.

By: Masonian

Masonian — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 08:35:55 +0000

Nothing says “Commit Crimes Here” than a NO-CHASE policy.
Regardless of whether officers disregard such a policy, the crooks that hear this information (first-hand, second-hand, urban-legend-hand) will always think they have a home in Wellford S.C.
I wonder what the tipping point between law enforcement and liability will be? Is it only a matter of time before litigous red tape makes some nut dress up like a bat and go around knocking “baddies” on the head?
Wait a minute…

By: Invid

Invid — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:08:48 +0000

Actually, I’m not welcome to test that theory since we’re all subject to many thousands of laws and regulations.
I am curious about what I proposed that is from another planet. If it is a lack of police worship, that’s easily explained: http://www.theagitator.com/category/police-professionalism/

By: Todd Rogers

Todd Rogers — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:37:38 +0000

Invid – the rules may not work the same way on your planet. You’re welcome to test out your theories, though.

By: Invid

Invid — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:57:15 +0000

You assume that crime will increase. Plus cops aren’t legally obliged to stop criminals so make chasing them voluntary. Cuts down on comp claims but they can’t hide behind a rule stopping them from chasing.

By: Doug

Doug — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:59:43 +0000

Police injuries from chasing suspects are just a cost of doing business.

By: Greg Dwyer

Greg Dwyer — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:43:19 +0000

I read this about a week back. Does this mayor not realize that injuries are a part of police work. The increase in the crime rate in the city will more than cover the savings in insurance premiums. When criminals realize that all they have to do is run a little, there will be much less capturing of criminals.