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Policy & Procedure Page 1 of 6 Lexington Police Department Subject: Stop Sticks Policy Number: 41S Accreditation Standards: Reference: 41.2.3 Effective Date: 12/1/11  New  Revised Revision Dates: 1/24/19 By Order of: Mark J. Corr, Chief of Police StopTech, Ltd. is the exclusive distributor of STOP STICK®. The following guidelines are an edited version of their power point presentation. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND GUIDELINES The utilization of tire deflation devices by law enforcement agencies has proven to be a safe technique in combating the dangers of police pursuits. Although these devices do not stop pursuits, they slow them down considerably. This is an important factor in reducing the dangers of a pursuit to members of the public, the police officers involved and the person being stopped. The lower the speed during a pursuit, the more manageable the situation is. The Lexington Police Department authorizes the use of tire deflation devices as a method of forcible stopping, but does not generally authorize maneuvers that involve boxing in, heading off, roadblocks or vehicle contact, for the specific purpose of stopping fleeing motor vehicles. This determination is based upon the following:  These tactics create an inherently dangerous situation for Police Officers, the suspect(s) and other individuals using the roadway;  These tactics, in situations not requiring deadly force, arouse unfavorable public opinion and exposes the Department to potential civil or criminal liability;  Lexington's size, proximity to major highways, and residential nature makes these tactics difficult to be safely used; and  The Lexington Police Department generally does not have sufficient personnel, equipment or other resources available to implement these tactics.  The Lexington Police Department does not train officers in these techniques. There are many types of tire deflation devices; the Lexington Police Department has chosen to use STOP STICK ©. The company (Stoptech, Ltd.) was founded in 1993 and has had thousands of successful deployments with a hit ratio over 98%.