Law enforcement officers, including police and federal agents, are generally trained and instructed not to stand in front of a moving or potentially moving vehicle to prevent it from leaving.
This tactic is considered a poor and highly dangerous practice
that puts the officer at needless risk of serious injury or death. Instead of
physically trying to block a multi-thousand-pound vehicle, officers are trained
to: Move out of the vehicle's path, Prioritize de-escalation and
safety, Avoid creating a threat, Use alternative method and Avoid shooting at
moving vehicles: Most law enforcement and federal agency policies
prohibit officers from shooting at a moving vehicle solely to disable it or
prevent a suspect's escape, due to the high risk to the public and the
ineffectiveness of the tactic.
In essence, an officer's training emphasizes that they cannot physically stop a moving vehicle with their body and should prioritize their own safety by avoiding the vehicle's path.
