That definitely got the job done. Among the various tools police use to end a pursuit, the Stop Stick has been gaining ground. In service for more than 25 years, the spike strips are credited with wrapping up chases at lower speeds and with less risk.
In this case, deploying them was enough to stop a fleeing Dodge Hellcat that might otherwise have outrun pursuers with ease. It’s a reminder that brains and the right equipment often beat raw horsepower.
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