The PIT maneuver (precision immobilization technique [1]), also known as TVI (tactical vehicle intervention), is a law enforcement pursuit tactic in which a pursuing vehicle forces another vehicle to turn sideways abruptly, causing the driver to lose control and stop. [2]

Dec 27, 2021 · The precision immobilization technique (PIT) has been in law enforcement use since the 1980s. PIT is unquestionably an effective tool for ending vehicle pursuits, but not without controversy. A well-executed PIT deployment usually results in the pursued vehicle spinning out to a stop, followed by the arrest of a dazed driver.

Nov 11, 2023 · A dramatic high-speed chase on Florida’s Turnpike was ended by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper applying the P.I.T. Maneuver three times on Thursday, as dash cam video shows.

Aug 15, 2024 · The PIT maneuver, also known as a “tactical vehicle intervention (TVI),” involves using a patrol vehicle to prompt a loss of traction and stability in a suspect vehicle. To execute such a maneuver, officers approach a suspect vehicle and do their best to match its speed.

May 16, 2024 · The pit maneuver is a technique used by law enforcement to stop fleeing vehicles with minimal risk to the driver, the police, and the public. The acronym PIT has several possible meanings, including Precision Immobilization Technique, Pursuit Intervention Technique, and Precision Intervention Tactic, though the first of these is the most ...

Dec 24, 2021 · The U.S. Department of Justice confirms that a PIT maneuver will force the suspect’s vehicle to “stall and stop.” The videos that appear on the news and on social media, many from law enforcement dashcam footage, show cars forced into turns beyond 180 degrees.

Jul 2, 2018 · PIT was developed from the “bump-and-run” technique in stock car racing, in which a trailing vehicle bumps the rear of another vehicle slightly from the side, causing the tires to lose traction and forcing the driver to slow down or correct the direction of the vehicle.

While the PIT maneuver is not a replacement for a high-risk vehicle stop, it is an effective technique for terminating a pursuit if the appropriate conditions exist.

Jan 30, 2024 · This Field Operations Directive is to provide deputies with guidelines and reporting procedures related to the use of the Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT), also referred to as the PIT maneuver. Pursuits are inherently dangerous and can place law enforcement officers and the community at risk.