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And Danger for All: Police pursuits, even when necessary, inherently risky

Expert says the drivers of the police car and the suspect car experience an ‘adrenaline dump’

By , Daily Memphian Updated: February 06, 2023 5:15 PM CT | Published: February 03, 2023 4:00 AM CT

“No pursuit is worth the loss of innocent life,” Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner said.

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Police Pursuits Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr. Memphis Police Department Geoffrey Alpert Germantown Police Bartlett Police Subscriber Only Collierville Police

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Don Wade

Don Wade

Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.

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