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A Contemporary Trend Analysis Of Kentucky State Police Vehicular Pursuit-Related Collisions And Injuries., Frederick A. Williams Jr.
A Contemporary Trend Analysis Of Kentucky State Police Vehicular Pursuit-Related Collisions And Injuries., Frederick A. Williams Jr.
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This study investigates the trends in vehicular pursuits conducted by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) over time (i.e., years 2009 - 2017). Additionally, predictors for collisions and injuries were examined. The issues surrounding vehicular pursuits center on officer safety and agency liability concerns with the most significant of these being collisions and injuries. This study contains several primary areas. Chapter two includes a review of the literature surrounding the area of vehicular pursuits. Specifically, it reviews definitions pertinent to this study, legal aspects concerning pursuits, major empirical studies conducted on pursuits and specific risks associated with pursuit practices. This section …