The driver ALWAYS has the OPTION to DRIVE OFF during a TRAFFIC STOP
1,300,000
Total number of Non-fatal threats or use of force during a traffic stop (DOJ, 2018)
The No. 1 weapon during a traffic stop is the vehicle.
Lawsuits
Chicago PD:
Pursuits in the majority of cases it is an innocent bystander who is injured, or even killed, when a suspect flees from the police. $95 MILLION in settlements and judgements. (nbcchicago.com 05/04/16)
Charleston PD
Walter Scott was fatally shot in April 2015 by Officer Michael Slager after fleeing from a traffic stop due to a non-functioning brake light. The City of North Charleston agreed to a $6.5 million settlement
Pasadena PD
California paid the children of Anthony McLain $7.5 million in a 2021 settlement after their father was killed fleeing a traffic stop.
Akron PD
In June 2022, Jayland Walker was fatally shot by Akron police officers after a traffic stop escalated into a chase. Akron agreed to a $4.8 million settlement with Walker's relatives.
City of Brooklyn
Agreed to pay $3.25 million to Daunte Wright’s family, who was killed by officer Kim Potter during a traffic stop.
St. Anthony PD
Philando Castile was fatally shot during a traffic stop in July 2016. A $3 million settlement was reached.
