Championing Safety in Police Pursuits

A Genuine Source for News, Policy Updates, Commentary, and Support for Vehicular Chase Victims

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Trusted Public Safety Platform

Dedicated to Sarah Philips, PursuitWatch is a public safety platform focused on the risks of vehicular police pursuits. Founded in 2002 by advocate Jim Phillips, we began as a watchdog site for awareness and accountability. After Jim’s passing, his son John carried on the mission until 2011. Today, it remains a space for education, dialogue, and reform.

  • Advocacy

    Championing safer, more responsible pursuit practices.

  • Support

    Standing with innocent victims and bereaved families of innocent bystander.

  • Reform, Not Removal

    Eliminating unnecessary pursuits that endanger lives, while preserving necessary enforcement.

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In Memoriam

We honor the legacy of Jim Phillips (1949–2005) and his son John Phillips (1974–2011), whose steadfast dedication to public safety, truth, and justice remains the driving force behind our mission.

Our Mission

  • PursuitWatch does not advocate for the abolition of police pursuits.
  • Instead, we promote the adoption of safer, more common-sense pursuit policies—and the elimination of pursuits that unnecessarily endanger officers, suspects, and the public.

A Message to the Officers

  • This is not an anti-police space.

  • We deeply respect your service and value your perspective.

  • We ask only for open minds and a shared commitment to preserving life.

  • Thoughtful critiques are welcome, and respectful, well-reasoned responses to our views will be published.

Read John’s Note

Police Chases Kill the Innocent

In 2023, reports show the death toll rising from one a day to…nearly two a day—killed by police pursuit crashes,more than 1/3 are innocent bystanders. This number continues to climb with no promise of action.This number continues to climb with no promise of action.