What NOT to do when pulled over

[CrippledPidgeon]

I'm kinda curious why the guy who stopped somewhat forward of the van didn't pull up closer so that he could block her escape route. That would probably have prevented the whole "shooting at a van filled with people" incident.

[TeddyBallgame]

It looks like he's firing at the tire.

that's even worse, very poor judgment...what if he hits the gas tank and causes an explosion, burning to death everyone, kids included, in the vehicle

if he's not smart enough to thinks about that beforehand, he shouldn't be trusted to carry a gun or badge

not excusing what the dumba** mom pulled, but, 2 wrongs still don't make a right...his actions could've resulted in the death of innocent kids in the vehicle...not worth it, over the infraction she was originally pulled over for

I would expect the officer to have a little bit greater restraint than that

[HighLander51]

Bad boys, bad boys, watcha gonna do when Sheriff John Brown come for you?

Well, why do you think people lie to the police, assault the police and then run???

None of you were there, were you?

Both driver and passenger were wanted for parole violation, driver was on suspended license, registration was not current, tags were not current, and vehicle was not registered to driver. Drugs and drug paraphernalia were found in the vehicle. Passenger was reaching for a gun under the seat when shots were fired. All three will be charged with felony assault on a police officer, felony elude, drugs, etc., etc. Passenger may get gang enhancement.

[Chefantone]

what if he hits the gas tank and causes an explosion, burning to death everyone, kids included, in the vehicle

This only happens in the movies.

[iron cannon]

welcome the new guy to cal guns. It wasnt sarcastic at all. MOST PDs use of force policies allow leo to use deadly force to stop a fleeing felon. Yeah the van was full of kids, the driver decided not to comply with leo and flee. THERE FORE PUTTING HER SELF, HER KIDS AND OTHER DRIVERS AT RISK. I dunno about you but my family drives on roadways and Id be pretty pissed if they plowed into my family fleeing for law enforcement over something stupid.

This. F em
They should have shot them all.

[Tommy C]

This. F em
They should have shot them all.

^This^

[Canucky]

Bad boys, bad boys, watcha gonna do when Sheriff John Brown come for you?

Well, why do you think people lie to the police, assault the police and then run???

None of you were there, were you?

Both driver and passenger were wanted for parole violation, driver was on suspended license, registration was not current, tags were not current, and vehicle was not registered to driver. Drugs and drug paraphernalia were found in the vehicle. Passenger was reaching for a gun under the seat when shots were fired. All three will be charged with felony assault on a police officer, felony elude, drugs, etc., etc. Passenger may get gang enhancement.

Link?

[Ritchie8719]

It looks like he's firing at the tire.

Obviously.

Not sure which card the driver was trying to pull, but high fives to the cops.

[falar]

Holy crap is that person a licensed driver? She should have followed law enforcements commands. I dunno why the cop shot but i feel that the driver put her family in that situation by not complying. At that point with the assault on a peace officer (driver and passenger) that is a feeing felon...

No matter how wrong the driver is that cop isn't in the right.

[jdben92883]

I have no issues with a cop blowing out the tires of the van. I'd be concerned where his misses were going, but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. I think the driver, the 14 year old and ALL the other kids should be arrested. You know it's only a matter of time before the rest of the rats come out of the hole...might as well deal with them now.

[HighLander51]

Link?

Friend in blue... but here is what the media said.

http://gma.yahoo.com/minivan-stop-turns-wild-chase-mom-kids-233648112--abc-news-topstories.html

[Manolito]

I have to ask you have somebody that ran from enforcement and when you get them stopped again you don't get the keys to insure we don't do it again.

What is police policy on this disable the vehicle, put spike strips on front of vehicle, secure keys?

People do funny things when overloaded with stress. Is assault on an officer a felony? Is deadly force authorized in apprehending a felon? Where was the supervisor sergeant I guess.

[jdben92883]

So you've got some crazy lady in a vehicle that clearly has no regard for the safety of her occupants or the lives of others. You got a punk kid that has already shown a willingness to assault an officer. You've got god-knows-what inside of the van and god-knows-who willing to use it.

So officer is supposed casually reach into the vehicle and remove the keys from the ignition? Officer is supposed to walk, exposed and w/o back up in the FRONT of the vehicle and lay out a spike strip?

What planet do you live on, man???????

I'm sure all those pissing and moaning at the officer trying to shoot out the tires would be just fine with this lady taking off...FOR THE 3rd FREAKIN' TIME...and plowing her minivan full of occupants into a crowd if innocents?? I'm sure in that scenario everyone would be commending the officers for using good restraint, right?

I have to ask you have somebody that ran from enforcement and when you get them stopped again you don't get the keys to insure we don't do it again.

What is police policy on this disable the vehicle, put spike strips on front of vehicle, secure keys?

People do funny things when overloaded with stress. Is assault on an officer a felony? Is deadly force authorized in apprehending a felon? Where was the supervisor sergeant I guess.

[Canucky]

Friend in blue... but here is what the media said.

http://gma.yahoo.com/minivan-stop-tu...opstories.html

From what I gleaned from reports. Educational road trip from Tenn. Wonder if she will be giving a quiz afterwards.

http://www.kgw.com/news/national/van-children-police-shots-new-mexico-232376641.html

[Dee_Dub]

^ yeah educational.... that explains why they have drugs in the vehicle...