WATCH: Shocking video shows the moment Arkansas State Police trooper appears to perform PIT maneuver before deadly crash near I-40 bridge

Pit maneuvers by Arkansas State Police lead to second death in a week

#UPDATE: Suspect is in custody after a PIT maneuver and foot pursuit. Jasper Police Department in high-speed pursuit of a black Dodge Journey in the Walmart parking lot 1100 Old Philadelphia Rd, Jasper, GA. #PickensScanner | Northwest Georgia Scanner

The PIT (Pursuit Intervention Technique) is a maneuver used by police to “safely” stop fleeing vehicles. It was first developed in the late 1970s and became widely adopted in the 1980s, allowing officers to end high-speed chases without firing weapons or causing unnecessary “harm”. The technique involves lightly nudging the rear side of a suspect’s car, causing it to spin and come to a “controlled” stop. While it’s a precise skill that requires training, it’s proven to reduce accidents during pu