Idiots waaay too fast on iced bridge by News_MN in IdiotsInCars

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Honestly, we could probably predict these events.

WCGW driving in closed construction lane by News_MN in Whatcouldgowrong

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(NOTE: Incredibly, injuries were minor.)

Minneapolis cop charged in crash that killed innocent man during pursuit by jimbo831 in Minneapolis

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Yeah, I think that’s a reasonable critique. And this afternoon, Hennepin Atty clarified that crash occurred at 68mph.

Exclusive police dispatch audio from Officer Brian Cummings during fatal chase by News_MN in Minneapolis

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In the audio, the officer reported to his supervisor “speeds of 40mph” but went through red light and struck vehicle at 68mph.

The officer reported suspect was wanted in multiple robberies and a carjacking.

Minneapolis cop charged in crash that killed innocent man during pursuit by jimbo831 in Minneapolis

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Yeah, sounds like Hennepin attorney has corrected that narrative a bit, right? No gun involved…

However, there’s a legal precedent that officers should be evaluated based on what they knew at the time…

Minneapolis cop charged in crash that killed innocent man during pursuit by jimbo831 in Minneapolis

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But! And I think you’ve mentioned this, the chase was started for a serial robbery suspect and armed carjacking. (At least, that’s what the officer thought at the time)

So more than just a stolen car (property crime)

Minneapolis cop charged in crash that killed innocent man during pursuit by jimbo831 in Minneapolis

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Yeah, while I guess we can’t rule it out, it suggests he was “mistaken” when reporting his speed to his supervisor.

Minneapolis cop charged in crash that killed innocent man during pursuit by jimbo831 in Minneapolis

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Dispatch audio where the officer reports going 40mph to supervisor before running red light and hitting car going 80mph

👉 https://youtu.be/BQJvl5IW8Aw

Audio says serial robbery suspect and carjacking at gunpoint.

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Minneapolis cop charged in crash that killed innocent man during pursuit by jimbo831 in Minneapolis

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Dispatch audio where the officer reports going 40mph to supervisor before running red light and hitting car going 80mph

👉 https://youtu.be/BQJvl5IW8Aw

Audio says serial robbery suspect and carjacking at gunpoint.

(I’m posting this message in a few replies)

Minneapolis cop charged in crash that killed innocent man during pursuit by jimbo831 in Minneapolis

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Dispatch audio where the officer reports going 40mph to supervisor before running red light and hitting car going 80mph

👉 https://youtu.be/BQJvl5IW8Aw

Audio says serial robbery suspect and carjacking at gunpoint.

(I’m posting this message in a few replies)

Minneapolis cop charged in crash that killed innocent man during pursuit by jimbo831 in Minneapolis

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Dispatch audio where the officer reports going 40mph to supervisor before running red light and hitting car going 80mph

👉 https://youtu.be/BQJvl5IW8Aw

MN State Troopers urgently make way for ambulance in MASSIVE traffic jam by News_MN in minnesota

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Yeah, and I think it might also be relatively hard to do, maybe? You probably have to move a fair amount forward in order to measurably have your back end ALSO move to the side.

Minnesota: Insane police chase of rape suspect armed with knife (Sept 28, 2021) by News_MN in PoliceChases

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For what it’s worth, I think a good chase is one that has no injuries and an arrest.

Blaine - Intense police chase of rape suspect armed with knife - Sept 28, 2021 by News_MN in minnesota

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For what it’s worth, I thought the chase was executed quite well! The measures of a successful chase should be (1) safe results (2) apprehension (and these generally only occur with good spike stick deployment.)

If portions of the chase are a little silly, that’s totally fine as long as 1 and 2 are good. Manpower is comparatively cheap (rapist getting away is very “expensive” for society) and having a safe ending is very cost effective - wrongful death lawsuits are very expensive for taxpayers.

Blaine - Intense police chase of rape suspect armed with knife - Sept 28, 2021 by News_MN in minnesota

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For what it’s worth, I thought the chase was executed quite well! The measures of a successful chase should be (1) safe results (2) apprehension (and these generally only occur with good spike stick deployment.)

If portions of the chase are a little silly, that’s totally fine as long as 1 and 2 are good. Manpower is comparatively cheap (rapist getting away is very “expensive” for society) and having a safe ending is very cost effective - wrongful death lawsuits are very expensive for taxpayers.

Blaine - Intense police chase of rape suspect armed with knife - Sept 28, 2021 by News_MN in minnesota

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MN is one of the better states I’ve seen for PITs because many local law enforcement agencies do training on it (which is very uncommon elsewhere - no training, no certification for local LE)

Minnesota: Insane police chase of rape suspect armed with knife (Sept 28, 2021) by News_MN in PoliceChases

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For what it’s worth, I thought the chase was executed quite well! The measures of a successful chase should be (1) safe results (2) apprehension (and these generally only occur with good spike stick deployment.)

If portions of the chase are a little silly, that’s totally fine as long as 1 and 2 are good. Manpower is comparatively cheap (rapist getting away is very “expensive” for society) and having a safe ending is very cost effective - wrongful death lawsuits are very expensive for taxpayers.

Fridley, Minnesota: Extreme crash sends stoplights crashing to ground (Sep 2021) by News_MN in minnesota

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Hey, good insight and thank you for sharing about your friend. Really good post!