Submitted by Guest421 (not verified) on Wed, 03/23/2011 - 3:52pm.
I would imagine that the Lieutenant attempted to extract the suspect from the vehicle. Not a great idea if the engine is running. You ask/tell the suspect to shut the engine off and and your next action depends on whether or not he does, staying clear if he does run. Many officers have been hurt reaching into a vehicle to overpower a suspect and the suspect drives off. Got to use a little more common sense. Only reach into a non-running car/truck.
I would imagine that the
I would imagine that the Lieutenant attempted to extract the suspect from the vehicle. Not a great idea if the engine is running. You ask/tell the suspect to shut the engine off and and your next action depends on whether or not he does, staying clear if he does run. Many officers have been hurt reaching into a vehicle to overpower a suspect and the suspect drives off. Got to use a little more common sense. Only reach into a non-running car/truck.