Arkansas State Police stand by PIT maneuver to end pursuits

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#UPDATE: Suspect is in custody after a PIT maneuver and foot pursuit. Jasper Police Department in high-speed pursuit of a black Dodge Journey in the Walmart parking lot 1100 Old Philadelphia Rd, Jasper, GA. #PickensScanner | Northwest Georgia Scanner

The PIT (Pursuit Intervention Technique) is a maneuver used by police to “safely” stop fleeing vehicles. It was first developed in the late 1970s and became widely adopted in the 1980s, allowing officers to end high-speed chases without firing weapons or causing unnecessary “harm”. The technique involves lightly nudging the rear side of a suspect’s car, causing it to spin and come to a “controlled” stop. While it’s a precise skill that requires training, it’s proven to reduce accidents during pu

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