A grand jury has found police chases in Los Angeles, Calif., are causing “unnecessary bystander injuries and deaths” and recommended police and sheriff’s officers undergo additional training to reduce the likelihood of crashes during pursuits, according to a report released …
Despite well-intentioned policies intended to reduce the risk to public safety, police chases are still making headlines. Last month, six people were killed in Houston after their vehicle was hit by a suspect fleeing police. Last week, a dog was …
Columbus Police Chief Tony Carleton has rewritten the Mississippi department’s pursuit policy to allow shift supervisors to decide if officers are to chase a suspect if he flees. Previously, officers were instructed not to chase a suspect if he fled. …