This Arkansas trooper wrecking his cruiser while pursuing a speeding Dodge Charger has drawn no shortage of strong opinions. Many of those reactions are driven by emotion, likely stemming from negative encounters with police or an inflated sense of how easy the job is.
Pursuits are inherently dangerous, and even skilled troopers can lose control at high speed. While critics are quick to judge, the incident illustrates the genuine risks officers accept when chasing drivers who refuse to stop.