While there’s no shortage of stories about bad cops or sloppy police work, it’s heartening to see an officer go above and beyond to protect the public. In this case, an Arkansas trooper put his life on the line, hitting a fleeing suspect head-on to end a dangerous pursuit.
Stopping a reckless suspect sometimes requires officers to take significant personal risk. The trooper’s decisive action reflects the dangers inherent in the job and the lengths officers go to in order to protect others.