Jim's Words to Live by

Common-Sense Opinion Pieces

Jim Phillips' common-sense opinion pieces offer insight about police pursuit, a complex public safety problem. Click links below for Jim's "Words to Live By."

Sarah's Story

December 13, 2001
At 1 AM, 20-year-old Winter Park, Florida college student Sarah Phillips dropped off a group of her friends after going to see the Christmas blockbuster "Ocean's 11." She left their apartment complex, turned west, and began her short trip home. It was Christmas break ...

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PursuitSAFETY

Save Lives -- Don't flee
A natonal 501(c)(3) nonprofit, PursuitSAFETY is working for a safer way to reduce the number of vehicular police pursuits and save lives, especially innocent bystanders and police officers.

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Kristie's Law

Jim's Words on Kristie's Law
Kristie's Law Commentary
Kristie’s Bill Introduced
Kristie's Bill Update
Kristie’s Law Battle lines Drawn

Kristie's Law did not pass. Jim Phillips and California state senator, the late Sam Aanestad were correct when they said, "the carnage will continue."

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A Father's Letter

I'm sorry I wasn't there for you that night—I know I promised I always would be, no matter what. Ever since the day you were born 21 years ago and I ran around telling everyone that you really were a beautiful baby I have tried to be a good father.

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