7 stages of a successful foot pursuit

Arkansas State Police stand by PIT maneuver to end pursuits

The precision immobilization technique (aka PIT maneuver) may seem simple, but it actually takes a skilled instructor, hours of practice, and quite a few trips around the track before the skill is learned. Our newly hired deputies are put through a variety of training courses, including the PIT maneuver, during their field training period. The deputies start out by being in the car that takes the PIT maneuver. This way they understand what the vehicle feels like when the maneuver is performed. T

Joint Training with Hamilton Township Police Department 🚔 Today, our officers trained alongside the Hamilton Township Police Department, where Sergeant Shannon and his team instructed the Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver — a critical pursuit skill that helps safely end vehicle pursuits and protect the public. Just last week, Hamilton Township PD also hosted our officers for defense tactics training, continuing our strong partnership and shared commitment to professional develop