PIT
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Precision immobilization technique |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Government & Politics, Transportation & Travel |
PIT has two meanings. It stands for Precision immobilization technique (police) or Pittsburgh International Airport (airport code).
Meanings of PIT at a glance
| # | PIT stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Precision immobilization technique | Government & Politics › Police |
| 2 | Pittsburgh International Airport | Transportation & Travel › Airport Code |
1. Precision immobilization technique
Government & Politics · Police Abbreviations
Pursuit tactic in which a police car pushes the rear corner of a fleeing vehicle, causing it to spin out and stop. Many agencies restrict the maneuver to certain speeds or serious offenses.
Example: The trooper used a PIT on the stolen pickup at 40 mph, ending the chase on the shoulder.
Usually called the "PIT maneuver." At high speeds it can cause rollovers and serious injuries, leading to lawsuits and policy limits. Some agencies use other pursuit-ending tools such as spike strips or GPS dart trackers instead.
2. Pittsburgh International Airport
Transportation & Travel · Airport Code Abbreviations
Western Pennsylvania's airport, about 20 miles west of downtown Pittsburgh. Its huge 1992 midfield terminal was built for a US Airways hub that was largely dismantled in the 2000s.
Example: Since PIT lets non-flyers through security, grandma met us right at the gate.
ICAO code KPIT. In 2017 it became the first US airport since 2001 to let non-ticketed visitors past security with a "myPITpass." It also runs an on-site microgrid fueled by natural gas from wells on airport land, plus solar panels.
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