http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/jalopnik.com.png http://jalopnik.com/tag/police http://jalopnik.com/tag/police

Some careless Manchester, UK police officer was doing some testing in a loaned Volkswagen Golf R, hit a roundabout, and destroyed the roughly $63,000 car. The British press is having fun with it, calling the Golf R a "Supercar." Yeah, right. And Margaret Thatcher was a Page 3 Girl. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5879148&view=rss&microfeed=true

Here's a video of two Utica, N.Y. police officers searching a car during a traffic stop. At 1:02, one officer pulls a small baggie of something out of his pocket and ducks into the car; at 1:31, he emerges again, holding the same baggie. Oops! (Update: Police have responded, saying that the full video shows the officer had previously found the baggie on the suspect and placed it in his pocket.) More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5872747&view=rss&microfeed=true

OnStar has played eye-in-the-sky for police chasing down stolen GM vehicles about 58,000 times since the system was introduced. But last week it helped do something it's never done before — it rescued a woman's Chrysler. Yup, carjackers who don't read Jalopnik are going to be so confused. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5870826&view=rss&microfeed=true

The car-surfing craze may have peaked here in the United States, but it's only aged just enough for it to be cool to an Quebec police officer who didn't think about who might be filming his fantôme ride. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5843820&view=rss&microfeed=true

New York City is serious about anti-terrorism efforts. It has to be. But did you know that the NYPD has its own anti-aircraft missiles? Commissioner Ray Kelly told 60 minutes last night that his counter-terrorism unit could take out an aircraft if it had to. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5843801&view=rss&microfeed=true

My friend Efi was crusing along a Hungarian highway the other day with a blue box of air freshener attached to his dashboard with a Tree Frog Pad when he was pulled over by highway police. The officer on patrol explained that the container looked too much like a police light and that he should take it off his dashboard. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5838794&view=rss&microfeed=true

The Pagani Huayra isn't technically legal to drive on city streets in the U.S., but one of the Italian exotics is here for show/testing purposes until it can get around our pesky airbag laws. This didn't stop a cadre of local California law enforcement from stopping the car while being driven by founder Horacio Pagani with AutoWeek's Mark Vaughn in tow. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5833954&view=rss&microfeed=true

The automotive destruction seen here is what happened after a Delaware state trooper suffered a medical emergency while driving. According to witness report the cruiser veered off the road and flew through the air before the crashing into several new cars. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5830700&view=rss&microfeed=true

A Sam Houston State University police officer was about to get off work when he heard the dispatcher announce a man in a Ford Excursion was unable to stop his car and heading right towards downtown Huntsville, Texas. What he did next probably saved the man's life. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5827379&view=rss&microfeed=true

The more digital video spreads, the more misinformed police fear it—as evidenced by this cop's draconian response to a guy simply filming a pulled over vehicle. It's important to know your rights, but knowledge can't keep you un-cuffed. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5827036&view=rss&microfeed=true You have to be pretty stupid, or pretty drunk, to lead the police on a car chase. You have to even drunker, and certainly more Amish, to lead the police on a car-vs.-horse-and-buggy chase. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5822889&view=rss&microfeed=true

You have to be pretty stupid, or pretty drunk, to lead the police on a car chase. You have to even drunker, and certainly more Amish, to lead the police on a car-vs.-horse-and-buggy chase. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5822920&view=rss&microfeed=true

Officers in Lawrence Township, Ohio spent the better part of an afternoon chasing a suspect down a rural highway. The suspect, named Java, was clearly unarmed and maintained a low speed while weaving in and out of traffic. He's a horse, of course of course. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5818922&view=rss&microfeed=true

Noah Everett, founder of Twitter image sharing service TwitPic, was arrested last night for walking down his street naked. He tweeted the whole thing and posted a picture from inside the police car. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5816733&view=rss&microfeed=true

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case involving a man tracked by the FBI without a warrant for a month with a GPS unit mounted on his car. Lower courts ruled against the feds, but there's one round left. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5816189&view=rss&microfeed=true

Police in Germany were called to the scene of a domestic dispute involving an armed man in an Audi R8 who, upon noticing the officer, started opening fire. A pursuit followed and the German police managed to get 37 rounds into the R8 and four into the driver. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5815893&view=rss&microfeed=true

Turkey's finest attempted to stop a suspected drunk driver on foot only to be hit by the driver and flung around Istanbul on the hood of a little hatchback. Surveillance camera footage shows just how far the criminal goes to shake the cop — including hitting another car — and just how brave the officer is. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5810332&view=rss&microfeed=true

Back in March, a rural Oregon sheriff's department lost its newest police-spec Dodge Charger "Pursuit" when it caught fire after 6,000 miles. Turns out Chrysler was willing to provide a new one for free — for just a nondisclosure form. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5806203&view=rss&microfeed=true

These police officers at the Cork Airport in Ireland have it all wrong. First they let 37-year-old Edmond Stapleton steal their SUV at knife-point, and then they let him chase them around the airport. Quick, someone cue up the Benny Hill Music. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5806212&view=rss&microfeed=true

Last week, a gunman who tried to get onto an Army base led Missouri police on a high-speed chase down an interstate while shooting an AK-47 wildly at pursuing cruisers. Here's the view from inside the closest police car. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5803113&view=rss&microfeed=true

"Schnitzel, again?" Captain Krug protests as he loads up his tray in the Autobahnpolizei station cafeteria. Another reminder that, no matter what they show you on television, police work is monotony mixed with boredom served with soggy cabbage. At least one thing's changed. They've given him an unmarked BMW 5er wagon to tool around in. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5800947&view=rss&microfeed=true

A pursuit in Houston ended unexpectedly when a teenager decided to use his truck to block two shooting suspects being chased by police. But the real shock came when the sexist anchors realized the drivers were women. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5800787&view=rss&microfeed=true

A maker of police airborne surveillance cameras gives out annual awards for the best videos of pursuits and arrests. From a triple-digit motorcycle chase to a robber impersonating an alligator, this year's entries show why you shouldn't run. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5799291&view=rss&microfeed=true

How this alligator's audition for the role of McGruff the crime dog started isn't known, but once again the value of the Ford Crown Victoria's cheap 'n' easily replaceable bumpers shines through. Now that the gator has a taste for cop car, his next bite could be far more expensive. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5798215&view=rss&microfeed=true Consumer Reports rode along with Syracuse police during a crackdown against cellphone-holding drivers. One contended such skills should be part of driving tests and were "no different than eating a ham sandwich." Enjoy Guantanamo Bay, anarchist. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5793047&view=rss&microfeed=true

Cincinnati residents who enjoy a higher view of the road thanks to oversized wheels are having their vehicles impounded by the Cincinnati police who only return them after an inspection, saying rims are suddenly a safety issue. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5789022&view=rss&microfeed=true

A rural Oregon sheriff's deputy had some explaining to do after his 2010 Dodge Charger cruiser with less than 6,000 miles caught fire Sunday while on duty. The fire reportedly started in a passenger-side rear wheel well. H/T Larry! More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5787280&view=rss&microfeed=true

Who knew doing a "burnout" (term used very loosely) after being pulled over was a bad idea? Next time you are tempted to hoon during a 200 foot drive across a parking lot post traffic stop you might want to keep this footage, taken at a car meet in Anaheim, Ca, in mind. Otherwise, you too could end up with an officer of the law threatening to "stomp your ass" like this genius. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5783582&view=rss&microfeed=true

It's the act-two follow-up to that Turkish guy who saved a town from a fireball. A police chase in Cedar Rapids, Iowa ended when a police cruiser was hit by an oncoming train. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5782654&view=rss&microfeed=true

Check out this dramatic video of a man darting in and out of traffic in Pontiac, MI and then getting tasered by police just a few hours ago. It's absolutely the most bizarre video you'll see today. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5780788&view=rss&microfeed=true

Just when you were worried a police officer with SCMODS was going to notice your 36 unpaid parking tickets, this officer from Windsor, Canada demonstrates what cops really do on their toughbooks. (H/T to Matt!) More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5774717&view=rss&microfeed=true

Only about 4% of drivers decide to commit evasive actions when they see a police car turn up near them, and 13% slow down, according to a poll by KBB.com. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5774689&view=rss&microfeed=true

This video of an officer crushed by an 18-wheeler serves as a reminder that our brave officers are sometimes guilty of the same driving mistakes the rest of us make. We're just not recorded every time we drive. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5770477&view=rss&microfeed=true

This video's dangerous, because it convinces people the best way to avoid arrest is to act like a moron. Cop trying to give you a ticket? Lock your door, drive off, and then crash into him. Seriously, it worked. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5763041&view=rss&microfeed=true

In the recent rash of wrong-way drivers hurtling down American freeways, we haven't seen much police involvement. A suburban Dallas officer changes that dramatically when he uses his police cruiser as a speed bump against an oncoming suspected drunk driver. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5762024&view=rss&microfeed=true

Police in southern Wisconsin have reopened a 28-year-old unsolved murder, hoping a fresh look at the evidence could lead them to the killer of a 34-year-old mother. If you can identify a pickup truck and a jack base, you could help. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5761126&view=rss&microfeed=true

After a Frankfort, Ky., police officer pulled over a black Chevy pickup on suspicion of driving while intoxicated Friday, the driver decided to flee the interview — briefly dragging the officer through a gas station. Russell Wheat, 49, was arrested after ditching his truck and hiding in a culvert. He plead not guilty Monday to several charges; the officer suffered only minor injuries. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5754855&view=rss&microfeed=true

America's most in-demand police vehicle is a ten-officer 16,000-pound armored tank that takes bullets like Superman and drives 80 mph. The federal government buys dozens each year for local police departments. Do America's local police need tanks? More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5720776&view=rss&microfeed=true

This now-suspended cop in Karachi, Pakistan happened upon a TV crew covering a protest and talked them into filming his spectacular "stunt" show. His reason? He wanted to show his wife how tough the job of a policeman is. Brilliant. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5744773&view=rss&microfeed=true

The London Metropolitan Police had just 35 minutes to get a donor liver 29 miles across central London. Here's the real video of them playing one deadly serious game of relay. Can the two Rover SD1 police cars make it? More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5737850&view=rss&microfeed=true