This was recently posted to ba.motorcycle (WHY, I dunno), and since there has already been the topic regarding EMP disabling of cars.... From: keethie@iguanabbs.com (Keith P. Keber) Subject: Wussy EMP Devices... Date: 21 Aug 1996 14:27:14 GMT So, LEOs in the US of A will disable fleeing autos with electricity, eh? They ought to get a clue from those icons of enforcement in Finland. Finnish police agencies have been beta-testing a new device that fits on the front of their police cars. It's a harpoon. That's right, a harpoon. During a high-speed chase, the cops ram the sharpened, front-mounted device through the body, into the trunk of the car they are chasing. Barbs spring out, preventing dislodgement. The police car then uses its own brakes to bring both cars to a halt. The kicker is that the harpoon is really a giant hypodermic needle; tear gas can be injected through it into the vehicle ahead. (I can just hear some lawn order types now: "Whoa! Cool, man!") This story comes from the 8/20/96 broadcast of Public Radio International's program, "The World", which claimed the device was being demonstrated at some airport in Finland. They didn't say what would happen if the suspects decided to lock up their brakes just as the pursuing vehicle rammed them, but they *did* advise listeners to obey all speed limits while visiting the country....:-) ---------------- This is why I like my new bike... -- Marc I'M A FREAK, TOUCH ME marc@mtjeff.com A mind is a wonderful thing to taste