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Dramatic bodycam video from Butler County, Ohio shows an officer deploying a spike strip to stop a stolen semi-truck during a pursuit. Before the recorded portion, the driver had reportedly cut through yards and crashed through fences in an effort to evade authorities. The footage captures the tense moment the chase was brought under control.
Spike strips give officers a means to safely disable a fleeing vehicle and reduce the dangers a prolonged pursuit poses to the public. Stopping a large truck like this carries its own challenges given its size and momentum. The incident underscores both the risks involved in such chases and the tools law enforcement uses to end them.
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