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The Chase

Short answer: Police vehicle pursuits in the United States can end in fatal crashes.

The Reel cites at least 3,336 deaths from 2017 to 2022, nearly two a day, and says about 27% were bystanders; many pursuits begin over traffic violations or other nonviolent offenses, and policies on when to pursue vary by department. I attributed the figures to the Reel. The footage shows a police chase.

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  1. At least 3,336 deaths, 2017-2022, per the Reel.

    DD-416-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Toll)

  2. Nearly two a day.

    DD-416-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (Rate)

Video transcript: The Chase: The Reel Cites 3,336 Deaths in U.S. Police Pursuits From 2017 to 2022

Did you know high-speed police chases in the United States result in significant fatalities each year, with estimates indicating that over 300 individuals lose their lives annually. Notably, a substantial portion of these fatalities, approximately 27%, are innocent bystanders. Between 2017 and 2022, at least 3,336 people died in police pursuits, averaging nearly two deaths per day. These pursuits often begin over non-violent offenses, such as traffic violations or misdemeanors, raising concerns about the proportionality of the risks involved. NOW YOU KNOW!

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The write-up

The Reel cites 3,336 deaths in U.S. police pursuits from 2017 to 2022. Many who die are bystanders or passengers.

  1. Exhibit A

    Toll

    At least 3,336 deaths, 2017-2022, per the Reel.

  2. Exhibit B

    Rate

    Nearly two a day.

  3. Exhibit C

    Bystanders

    About 27%, per the Reel.

  4. Exhibit D

    Triggers

    Often nonviolent offenses.

  5. Exhibit E

    Policy

    Varies by department.

Questions people ask about The Chase

How many deaths 2017-2022, per the Reel?

Nearly two a day.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Toll) · Wikipedia: Police pursuit

Who else dies?

Uninvolved.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Rate) · Wikipedia: Police pursuit

What starts many chases?

Nonviolent.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Bystanders) · Wikipedia: Police pursuit

Are policies the same everywhere?

Vary.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Triggers) · Wikipedia: Police pursuit

Which country?

U.S.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Policy) · Wikipedia: Police pursuit

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  1. How many deaths 2017-2022, per the Reel?

    1. At least 3,336
    2. About 30
    3. About 33,000
    4. None
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    Answer: A. At least 3,336 Nearly two a day. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Toll) · Wikipedia: Police pursuit

  2. Who else dies?

    1. Bystanders
    2. No one else
    3. Only officers
    4. Only drivers
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    Answer: A. Bystanders Uninvolved. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Rate) · Wikipedia: Police pursuit

  3. What starts many chases?

    1. Traffic violations
    2. Bank robberies only
    3. Murders only
    4. Nothing
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    Answer: A. Traffic violations Nonviolent. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Bystanders) · Wikipedia: Police pursuit

  4. Are policies the same everywhere?

    1. No
    2. Yes
    3. Only federal
    4. Only state
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    Answer: A. No Vary. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Triggers) · Wikipedia: Police pursuit

  5. Which country?

    1. United States
    2. Canada
    3. UK
    4. Australia
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    Answer: A. United States U.S. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Policy) · Wikipedia: Police pursuit

Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "The Chase." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-416, last updated Dec 10, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/the-chase/

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