Top Ten Police Pursuit Technologies

1. GPS Tracking: Using GPS technology to track the location of a suspect vehicle in real-time during a pursuit.
2. License Plate Recognition: Automated license plate recognition systems can capture and compare license plate numbers against a database of known vehicles.
3. Spike Strips: Tire deflation devices can be deployed on the road ahead of the suspect vehicle to slow them down.
4. Police Helicopters: Aerial surveillance provides a high-level view of the pursuit and can guide ground units.
5. Onboard Video Systems: In-car video systems capture footage of the pursuit for later review and analysis.
6. Stinger Systems: Similar to spike strips, these devices are launched from a police car and puncture the tires of the suspect vehicle.
7. Night Vision Technology: Enhanced vision systems enable officers to continue a pursuit during nighttime hours.
8. Automatic Vehicle Location: AVL systems track the location and movement of police vehicles during a pursuit.
9. Push Bumpers: Reinforced bumpers on police vehicles can be used to push the suspect vehicle off the road.
10. Tire Deflation Devices: Remote-controlled devices can be used to deflate the tires of a suspect vehicle, causing it to slow down and eventually stop.