fleeing police
Running from cops
Fleeing police describes the act of running or driving away from law enforcement officers, typically to avoid arrest or detention.
The phrase appears in news reports and legal contexts: The suspect was shot while fleeing police.
It functions as a unit modifying nouns: a fleeing-police chase, fleeing-police footage.
In many jurisdictions, fleeing police is itself a criminal offense that can elevate charges.
- chaseRapid following of quarry
- hot pursuitImmediate pursuit of suspect
- pursuitAct of chasing something
- sirensEmergency vehicle noisemakers
- escapeFlight from captivity
running · wanted · fugitive · getaway · getaway car · speeding · evading · suspect · manhunt · adrenaline · highway · roadblock · helicopter · breaking news · warrant · criminal · dashcam · taillights
- traffic offensesspeeding, drunk driving, DUI, DWI, reckless driving
- traffic violationsDUI, DWI, speeding, drunk driving, red light running
- auto crimescar theft, auto theft, carjacking, grand theft auto, stolen car