Car Jacking? I don't think so....

[Alexx1401]

They need the bikes in places like LA and the Bay Area b/c traffic is so heavy and they can cut lanes, weave through traffic, drive on the sidewalk if they have to...

That is a GREAT way to get Cops killed. That was how the one here was killed. Passing the woman in the on coming lane. She not paying attention turned left and he had no where to go.

 

[GripItAndRipIt]

That is a GREAT way to get Cops killed. That was how the one here was killed. Passing the woman in the on coming lane. She not paying attention turned left and he had no where to go.

Sure. That happens to anyone on a moto, however. Risk assumed. Why I don't ride any more. Too many close calls.

 

[revjen45]

I commuted 50 mi each way between Riverside and Long Beach, DPRK on a Yamaha SR-500 (1985-'88) and I got an average 2 or 3 serious scares a week. I saved about 1/2 hr. in normal traffic and increasing time saved with greater traffic density. On Fri. night it could take >2 hr. in the cage. So, a bike allows the cops to have somebody on scene faster than would be the case with a car.
I had the same thought about sending a bike to deal with a car. The car driver doesn't need a gun, his vehicle is his weapon. The radio said that there was another unit on the way, so the bike cop could have backed off a bit and kept sight of the fleeing Orc.
I really admired the cop's gunhandling - that was awesome!

 

[ilikegunspdx]

Shooting at a cop is pretty much prima facie articulable lethal threat -- even in California. Return fire absolutely justified. Bonus: One less thug to rob, carjack, rape, and kill innocent people.

Agree. Even famous cases such as newhall incident and Miami dade there were many times when the perps were temporarily "running away" which was really to find a better spot/cover to continue shooting cops.

 

[GripItAndRipIt]

I commuted 50 mi each way between Riverside and Long Beach, DPRK on a Yamaha SR-500 (1985-'88) and I got an average 2 or 3 serious scares a week. I saved about 1/2 hr. in normal traffic and increasing time saved with greater traffic density. On Fri. night it could take >2 hr. in the cage. So, a bike allows the cops to have somebody on scene faster than would be the case with a car.
I had the same thought about sending a bike to deal with a car. The car driver doesn't need a gun, his vehicle is his weapon. The radio said that there was another unit on the way, so the bike cop could have backed off a bit and kept sight of the fleeing Orc.
I really admired the cop's gunhandling - that was awesome!

Deinitely hit the target in a high stress situation from... at lest 50 feet?

 

[RVTECH]

Sure. That happens to anyone on a moto, however. Risk assumed. Why I don't ride any more. Too many close calls.

Same here. It wasn't near as bad 20 or so years ago but the dramatic increase in traffic has definitely increased the risk.

I Sold my last MC a few years ago. Also too short of riding season in Central Oregon - and it's probably better here than say, in the 'Valley' considering the rain.

 

[RedRover]

Bike just seems like a poor choice for Cops doing anything.

 

[JohnnyMac]

This probably doesn't help with control either...

 

[Mike_M57]

This probably doesn't help with control either...

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Proof positive that it is possible to do donuts on a motorcycle. And cupcakes. And cheeseburgers...

 

[arakboss]

Saw this on another forum and loved it! Great example of why you need to practice your hand to hand.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1383491120349343751

Awesome!

 

[arakboss]

I watched that a couple times and my "guess" is maybe it was a toy. Guessing the reason the guy went for the kid is he spotted it was not a real gun. It was the only reason I could see that the 2nd scum did not even attempt to go for the gun laying there in the street and they ran off and left it.

I agree, sounded like a toy

 

[jch1511]

another video to make you smile

Nice target shooting.