Some people think high-speed chases make good TV. But many people think they make really stupid-ass public safety policy. Do you really think cops have nothing to learn regarding the use of dangerous tactics and deadly force? That article about dealing with dogs sure indicates otherwise.
I'm not sure where this is leading. I'd rather the police buy a few helicopters and break off a high speed pursuit as soon as the helicopter can get in position to pursue. Let the cars fall back and use the radio to stay close enough should the perp bail. That's not always feasible for smaller town budgets, but that's my preference.
Do you really think cops have nothing to learn regarding the use of dangerous tactics and deadly force?
I think police should always be in the learning process and especially in how new technologies can be used to reduce the use of deadly force.
I think neighborhoods policing themselves and neighborhood policing would go a long way toward reducing law enforcement use of deadly force.