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Bold new plan for police pursuits:
Constable Peter McAulay, 24, was hit early [on the morning of Sept. 27] after setting up road spikes to try and stop two teenagers in an allegedly stolen vehicle. A 16-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl have been charged with attempted murder after Constable McAulay was rushed to Brisbane's Princess Alexandra Hospital with serious head injuries and broken bones and fractures.
After the horrific crash, Queensland Police Union President Ian Leavers is calling for remote vehicle immobilisers to become mandatory in new cars.
"I started in 2012. I have written to three successive prime ministers but it is now time for action, bipartisan support. With remote engine immobilisers there will never be a need for a police pursuit," Mr Leavers told Today. "The primary situation is to protect lives and property. It can improve safety. It is a great thing. It is a no-brainer. We need to change the Australian design regulation. Within five to 10 years there will never be another police pursuit. We will be able to disable any stolen car at any point in time and ensure safety. It is commonsense."
The proposed engine immobilisers wouldn't just be able to stop a car in its tracks, police would also be able to track vehicles through GPS.
(Score: 3, Informative) by VLM on Thursday October 04 2018, @01:26PM (1 child)
If we're just trying to fill a DnD or Pathfinder sourcebook with magical trinkets that won't realistically work in the real world, why not a magic wand that when waved de-authorizes bullets from firing?
I mean, if you give up on requiring technical feasibility for your demands, you may as well ask for lord of the rings and harry potter props. I think the cops should demand every cruiser have Hermoines giant purse so they can store infinitely long spike strips conveniently. Also instead of guns like American cops they should have magic wands.
(Score: 3, Interesting) by takyon on Thursday October 04 2018, @02:15PM
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