Just another day in New Orleans

Mr. Sparkle said

That one sounds a little different from a high speed chase that results in a crash.



IMO none of the crashes sound like LSP were particularly reckless - it was the stolen vehicle/suspect that crashed in each case - I'm just glad they are here. NOPD is still well under 1000 officers. We need the help.

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I don't think the issue is really whether or not that how they drive in a particular chase is negligent. Car chases by their nature are dangerous no matter how good the Trooper driving is at chases. I think the issue is whether it is worth it to risk these crashes for the types of crimes involved? On the one hand I get that lots of stuff happens in the city because people know that NOPD can't chase them. But, on the other hand, is it worth it to risk the lives of innocent bystanders to say catch a car thief? I think it's clearly worth the risk when a violent crime in involved, but it's less clear to me when it's a stolen car or a possession charge. But, at the same point, you do want to find away to stop those things too. I'm just not sure that high speed chases are worth the risk in that situation.