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Police Pursuits

2 published cases

Police Pursuits

Scott v. Harris

550 U.S. 3722007Supreme Court of the United States

Scott v. Harris is the Supreme Court's major police-pursuit force case. It explains when force used to end a dangerous high-speed chase can be reasonable under the Fourth Amendment.

Police Pursuits

Tidwell v. City and County of Denver

83 P.3d 752003Supreme Court of Colorado

Tidwell v. City and County of Denver is a Colorado police-pursuit case explaining that a chase can legally count as a pursuit even without lights and siren, and that emergency-signal requirements can affect governmental immunity.