We would like to thank our partners at the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office for inviting members of our agency to attend their PIT (Precision Immobilization Technique) class this week. Deputy Pettitt and Sgt. Weaver successfully completed the requirements to become certified in the utilization of this procedure which is typically used by law enforcement personnel as a safer alternative to bring car chases to a conclusion. We are very appreciative of Sheriff Freeman and his training staff, and val

How police use the PIT maneuver to end vehicle pursuits

Mesa County Sheriff's Office on Instagram: "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