It should absolutely be used. Criminals engaging in high speed chases put the general public as well as LEOs at risk for injury or death. This is not a civil liberties issue. You don't have the right to break the law. You don't have the right to put others at risk while you break the law.

Any police force that doesn't attempt to use this as a safe way to end a high speed pursuit (and lock the occupants in the car in the process) is failing at their duty to protect the public and uphold the law.

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Jonathan

2011 Mazda2
2000 E320 4Matic Wagon
1994 C280 (retired)