CRIJ 2328 Lone Star College Press Release Austin PD Police Systems Essay
Question Description
Scenario:
You are a member of administration at the Austin Police Department. You are going to have to issue a press release based on pressure from the media and a victims family after an incident occurred in your jurisdiction. The following is the background on the incident.
At approximately 3:00 a.m., one of your patrol officers observed a vehicle, occupied by two subjects speeding. The officer turned around and attempted to stop the vehicle. After obtaining the license number, he was advised by dispatch the vehicle was stolen. The driver of the vehicle refused to stop. The department has a restrictive pursuit policy based on the seriousness of the offense and the danger to the surrounding public. The chase continued through the residential areas of town at a high rate of speed. The vehicle exited the residential areas and got onto the highway. As the vehicle approached a major intersection, it was involved in a traffic crash. As a result of the crash, the driver of the suspect vehicle was killed and the passenger was critically wounded. During the resulting investigation, it was learned the driver was only 14 years of age.
min 300 words essay about dress as much as you can in a short time based on what information you have.
oThe family of the suspect that was killed wants to know what happened and why.
oThe public wants answers as to why another police pursuit resulted in a death, especially a 14-year-old child.
oThe media is curious about your policy regarding pursuits.
§Support Press Release with Austin Police Department Policy https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Current_APD_Policy_Manual_2017-1.5_issued_7-20-2017.pdf
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