The Arkansas State Police (ASP) have demonstrated their ability to engage in high-speed pursuits, but there are concerns about the safety of such chases. In some instances, they mistakenly targeted (and wrecked) the wrong car altogether.
In the video below they track down and nab the driver of a Dodge SRT Challenger Hellcat. To accomplish that, the trooper in question has to go above 150 mph (241 km/h). This tactic raises significant safety concerns regarding the conduct of such high-speed chases.
There’s no question that those who break the law should be held accountable. How that accountability unfolds is worthy of scrutiny though, especially when it poses risks to the safety of innocent bystanders.+
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