BCSO
Multi-Jurisdictional Cooperation using NightHawk leads to
safe and successful pursuit termination
October 2019, Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) in high-speed pursuit of a suspected DUI subject. The subject, driving in excess of 90 mph was showing extreme disregard for the safety of others on the roadway. Recognizing the danger, THP requested assistance from the Blount County Sheriff's Office to utilize the remotely activated NightHawk Pursuit Termination Technology system to safely deploy spike strips ahead of the subject vehicle and remove them from the roadway after engagement so that THP pursuit vehicles could safely pass.
Cpl. Christopher Carter from Blount County Sheriff's Office was able to establish a position in front of the pursuit and deploy his Nighthawk System. The remote deployment was safe for the officer and resulted in a very successful engagement with the two passenger side tires of the suspect vehicle being deflated by the spikes. The suspect continued at a much lower speed (approximately 25mph), for approximately 1/4 mile. The suspect vehicle stopped without the use of additional force.
"I have no doubt that the outcome would have been much different without the use of the Nighthawk System. Due to the speed and actions exhibited by the suspect, it would have taken substantially more force to effect the stop." said Cpl. Carter. The NightHawk system stopped the danger to the Officers and the general public.
SAFE - Wireless remote deployment ensures flexibility in securing a safe distance and position from oncoming vehicles.
FAST - Repeat dual-button remote sequence technology places SPIKE STICK in vehicle's path and retracts in less than 2 seconds clearing the road for pursuing vehicles.
EASY - Simplified remote control technology eliminates extensive police training and resources versus manual systems.
ACCURATE - Consistent and reliable deployment increases accuracy and effectiveness when compared to existing hand-emplaced systems.
COST-EFFECTIVE - Reloadable system expands patrol capabilities without adding personnel.
BCSO
Multi-Jurisdictional Cooperation using NightHawk leads to
safe and successful pursuit termination
October 2019, Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) in high-speed pursuit of a suspected DUI subject. The subject, driving in excess of 90 mph was showing extreme disregard for the safety of others on the roadway. Recognizing the danger, THP requested assistance from the Blount County Sheriff's Office to utilize the remotely activated NightHawk Pursuit Termination Technology system to safely deploy spike strips ahead of the subject vehicle and remove them from the roadway after engagement so that THP pursuit vehicles could safely pass.
Cpl. Christopher Carter from Blount County Sheriff's Office was able to establish a position in front of the pursuit and deploy his Nighthawk System. The remote deployment was safe for the officer and resulted in a very successful engagement with the two passenger side tires of the suspect vehicle being deflated by the spikes. The suspect continued at a much lower speed (approximately 25mph), for approximately 1/4 mile. The suspect vehicle stopped without the use of additional force.
"I have no doubt that the outcome would have been much different without the use of the Nighthawk System. Due to the speed and actions exhibited by the suspect, it would have taken substantially more force to effect the stop." said Cpl. Carter. The NightHawk system stopped the danger to the Officers and the general public.
SAFE - Wireless remote deployment ensures flexibility in securing a safe distance and position from oncoming vehicles.
FAST - Repeat dual-button remote sequence technology places SPIKE STICK in vehicle's path and retracts in less than 2 seconds clearing the road for pursuing vehicles.
EASY - Simplified remote control technology eliminates extensive police training and resources versus manual systems.
ACCURATE - Consistent and reliable deployment increases accuracy and effectiveness when compared to existing hand-emplaced systems.
COST-EFFECTIVE - Reloadable system expands patrol capabilities without adding personnel.