Chicago cops will shoot you if you flee

[rolltide]

Jul 29, 2009 8:06 am US/Central
New Policy Allows Police To Shoot At Fleeing Cars

Previously, Shots Could Only Be Fired At Cars Used To Attack

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The Chicago Police Department has instituted a major change in policy regarding the use of deadly force.

Effective next Monday, police officers will be able to fire their guns under circumstances where they previously could not.

The new policy, from police Supt. Jody Weis and confirmed by WBBM Newsradio 780 Wednesday morning, allows police officers to shoot at fleeing vehicles if the driver or passengers are suspected of committing a felony.

The old policy allowed officers only to shoot at vehicles that pose a threat to them or others, such as if the driver were trying to run down the officer.

But now, officers need not be under attack to open fire.

Mike Krauser, WBBM 780 (© MMIX, CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.)

"if the driver or passengers are suspected of committing a felony"???? THIS IS INSANITY

 

[Dave007inVegas]

Roll, at first glance it might seem insane but they have a war zone to contend with. It’s been going on for some time now. The latest……

Jul 29, 2009 10:18 am US/Central

More Than A Dozen Shot In Chicago Overnight
7 Victims In One Attack; Total Of 15 Hurt Over Four Hours

CHICAGO (CBS) ―

At least 15 people were shot and wounded in Chicago overnight, seven of them in a single incident on the city's West Side.

 

[baseballsucks]

I was just there and got pulled over for speeding down Lakeshore. Who the hell makes a freeway a 45 mph speed limit? I guess I'm lucky I didn't take off running.

 

[CHUGG]

I was just there and got pulled over for speeding down Lakeshore. Who the hell makes a freeway a 45 mph speed limit? I guess I'm lucky I didn't take off running.

LOL yea your lucky you didnt flee. I like your views on health insurance in the other thread as well.

 

[rolltide]

I was just there and got pulled over for speeding down Lakeshore. Who the hell makes a freeway a 45 mph speed limit? I guess I'm lucky I didn't take off running.

yeah i guess if you're on your phone and don't realize you're being pulled over they just flip a grenade in through your window.

dave, warzone is bullshit. we're talking about this country furthering a police state and desensitizing us all to it. your statement is exactly what they want to hear, that this is for our own good

 

[Dave007inVegas]

yeah i guess if you're on your phone and don't realize you're being pulled over they just flip a grenade in through your window.

dave, warzone is bullshit. we're talking about this country furthering a police state and desensitizing us all to it. your statement is exactly what they want to hear, that this is for our own good

With all due respect, I think you’re overreacting.

P.S. If you ever get a ticket in Monroeville let me know I’ll get it fixed for you.

 

[rolltide]

thx, will do

I have a few clients out that way so it's certainly possible. lol

 

[SmallDaddy]

The problem is easily correctable tho.

If they tell you to freeze, you freeze and dont get the urge to all of a sudden reach into your pocket for a comb to fix your hair

 

[Presto]

All they need is suspicion of a felony to cap your ass. In LA they at least have to plant a gun or weapon on your dead body. Now you can be sentenced to death without all the hassles of a trial. Splendid.

 

[STACKSONDECK]

yeah i guess if you're on your phone and don't realize you're being pulled over they just flip a grenade in through your window.

dave, warzone is bullshit. we're talking about this country furthering a police state and desensitizing us all to it. your statement is exactly what they want to hear, that this is for our own good

@)

 

[STACKSONDECK]

All they need is suspicion of a felony to cap your ass. In LA they at least have to plant a gun or weapon on your dead body. Now you can be sentenced to death without all the hassles of a trial. Splendid.

true that or sprinkle some coke on him like dave chappelle

 

[roadreeler57]

I was just there and got pulled over for speeding down Lakeshore. Who the hell makes a freeway a 45 mph speed limit? I guess I'm lucky I didn't take off running.

It's 45 because of the amount o traffic that excessive immigration causes & there are some bad curves on I-94 thru Chicago