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Originally Posted by whomario
For a mere speeding violation or even any sort of non-violent crime (say a shoplifter), why not just get the plate number and serve a warrant. Or use modern technologies (like GPS Darts) and spend money on that rather than military equipment. Or not get the guy this time. Not every crime/arrest is justifying every response/risk: not to themselves, the suspect and especially not the general public.
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Speeding is different IMO - for example if the car is stolen, these measures don’t work. The cops have to chase excessive speeders down otherwise there’s a green light for stealing a car and joyriding
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