We hear a lot about the Queensland Police not being allowed high pursuit of stolen vehicles etc which are called off by someone sitting inside 4 walls not knowing the full extent of the surroundings where the pursuit are taking place.
The officers engaged in the pursuit are highly trained in fast pursuits and have the driving skills to know when they should back off but no this doesn't happen as they are instructed by someone sitting in a room to call off the pursuit so the criminals again get away.
But in Western Australia the scenario is different where the Police Commissioner supports his staff in high pursuits.
Read on:
WA Police 'won’t yield to anarchy' amid calls for extra funding for high-speed chases
Western Australia’s Police Commissioner has said officers will continue to engage in high speed pursuits to chase suspects, adding the force can't "yield to anarchy."Police Commissioner Chris Dawson today confirmed he’s investigating with treasury, to see the money can be made available.
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Currently, WA Police have two choppers, one of which is 30 years old.
"One thing that this coroner's inquest finding clearly proves is that police air support is quite vital in insuring we get the best possible outcome in police pursuits," Commissioner Dawson said.
So when will the Queensland Government along with the police hierarchy of law start thinking positive and allow the officer/s in the pursuing vehicle to make that decision? probably never, that is until a outward thinking government is elected.
http://a.msn.com/01/en-au/BBIe8HC?ocid=se
Another Queensland Government stuff up these 17 year olds know exactly what they are doing and this change will not change their way of thinking. These ministers should get a life and start thinking about the victims of which they don’t give stuff.
