In 2023, a report from the Police Executive Research Forum called for police to put the brakes on car chases unless a violent crime has been committed and the suspect poses an imminent threat. The report noted a spike in fatalities and an increase in pursuits by some departments, including in Houston and New York City.
According to New Hampshire State Police, the incident happened around 2 p.m. in a parking lot off Dover Point Road near Route 16. Investigators say a trooper was doing administrative work in his parked cruiser when a man drove up, got out of his vehicle, and approached the officer while holding what police described as 'a stick and a metal tool.'
The fire brought more than 230 firefighters and EMS personnel to the scene, with a total of 231 firefighters and EMS personnel responding to the emergency.
Commander Helen Flanagan stated that although the two men have been released from police custody, there are strict bail conditions in place while the investigation continues. She reassured the public that they will be closely monitoring these conditions as further inquiries are carried out.
We have a responsibility to ensure that public service is safe for everyone, and that includes calling out and condemning behaviour that seeks to silence or discourage women from participating in civic life.
