Reason First: How Much Praise Should Cops Get for Stopping a Joyrider?

Life as a police officer can be dangerous. This is no secret. Everyday, the men and women in blue protect themselves, each other, and every law-abiding citizen from hurt, harm, or hazard in a criminal situation. In the wake of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade celebration, a vehicle with two occupants driving at a fast rate charged down the parade route. Police officers prepared themselves by employing “tactical vehicle intervention” (TVI). Police utilized stop sticks to no effect. By the end of the chase which lasted for several yards, the officers finally used a pursuit intervention technique or PIT maneuver to cease the advancement of the vehicle. This proved to be successful.

This PIT move is potentially threatening to all involved. The suspects could swerve and hit other drivers or wreck the car themselves. Not to mention, the police officers could sustain injuries due to the uncertain nature of performing a PIT.

The culprit driving the car, Addae J. Doyle, 42, was said to be high on methamphetamines. In a bizarre statement, he said that all that he remembers is becoming intoxicated and the police pulling from the vehicle. As an African-American man, Doyle’s story will sound cute before a judge but with a $75,000 bond and a stunt that could have seriously injured or killed someone, the judicial system may not be so lenient. The Kansas City, Kansas man who crossed the border to Kansas City, Missouri will definitely have a lot to remember once he views the video of his chase with the long arm of the law. To drive while intoxicated, resist arrest, and possess a controlled substance means that Addae had not used reason in his approach. Instead of thinking like a person with some sense, he reverted to the level of something worse than an overgrown adolescent.

Police officers coordinated their efforts. They put their training to the test like chess masters surveying different moves on a board. Because of their heroism, the officers ought to be praised. And they were. The bystanders along the parade route cheered and showed support to the cops who stopped a potentially deadly situation for everyone involved. It is that logical learning that allows police to seek out and neutralize law offenders.

With all of the attention placed on Doyle, it is easy to forget just how brave and daring that these men and women in the blue uniform remain to be. They institute various techniques and strategies to counter the attacks and chases that arise from time to time. But they’re on it. They have the equipment mixed with the know-how to ensure the safety and security of the people who just want to have a good time.

The mind of a cop must be focused on taking down suspects in moments like the aforementioned “joyride” case. They go through hours of training to understand just how to push the car in the right location to have it go off of its original course. This PIT maneuver is no easy feat. Achievement in stopping the vehicle in the pursuit usually remains elusive. It may take two, three, and even four tries before the maneuver is executed. It is a credit to the police officers that brought in this lowlife. Because of their professionalism and dedication, the city of Kansas City, Missouri can celebrate a long overdue win and the people of Kansas City, Kansas can observe just what happened to one of its citizens who decided to test the law.