Following another fatal high-speed chase in Spring Lake, former law enforcement officers are spreading the word about a new alert system they’ve developed.
Tim Morgan founded the company Pursuit Alert, a warning system that allows law enforcement to notify people about ongoing high-risk situations, nearby emergencies and road hazards. Morgan served in law enforcement for 37 years; he left his role as assistant sheriff for Pickens County in South Carolina in 2012.
The company has developed an app called Digital Siren for drivers, where they receive alerts about nearby high-speed pursuits. These notifications can also be integrated into third-party apps, such as Waze.
According to Pursuit Alert’s website, Digital Siren notifications “allow emergency personnel to respond more effectively and reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.”
With chases frequently exceeding 100 miles per hour, Morgan said drivers on the road often cannot hear sirens in time to react safely, and the fleeing vehicle almost always outpaces the siren.