NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s police department is curbing its use of high-speed chases after finding that about one-quarter of more than 2,200 initiated by officers last year led to a collision, property damage, physical harm or death. A new policy effective Feb. 1 will limit vehicle pursuits to only the most serious and violent crimes, barring them for traffic infractions, violations and nonviolent misdemeanors. Officers will also have to ta…

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NYPD changes its policy on high-speed police chases, cracking down after injuries, damage and death

New York City’s police department is cracking down on high-speed chases after finding that about one-quarter of more than 2,200 initiated last year led to a collision, property damage, physical

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New York City’s police department is cracking down on high-speed chases after finding that about one-quarter of more than 2,200 initiated last year led to a collision, property damage, physical harm or death

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NYPD changes policy on high-speed chases after injuries, damage and death

NYPD cops won’t chase drivers who speed away into traffic unless they’re wanted for the most serious and violent crimes — under a new policy announced Wednesday. The revamped policy, which takes effect Feb. 1, bars cops from pursuing suspects for traffic infractions, violations or non-violent misdemeanors, police Commissioner Jessica Tisch. The announcement comes after...

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The New York City Police Department (NYPD) announced on Wednesday (January 15) that it would make major adjustments to its police car pursuit policy, reducing pursuits to only major crimes and violent misdemeanors. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch emphasized that the new policy aims to balance the need to arrest serious criminals with the safety of police officers and reduce the risk of injury to citizens.

紐約市警察局（NYPD）週三（1月15日）宣布對警車追捕政策進行重大調整，把追捕行動縮小至僅針對重大犯罪及暴力輕罪允許追捕行動。NYPD局長蒂施（Jessica Tisch）強調新政策旨在平衡逮捕重罪犯的必要性和警員之間的安全，降低對市民的受傷風險。

紐約市警局調整警車追捕政策 僅限重大犯罪行為

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NYPD adjusts police car pursuit policy to limit pursuits to major crimes

Kudos to new Police Commissioner Jessie Tisch for continuing her thorough scrubbing of the NYPD with two automobile-related reforms. The damp crevices of huge bureaucracy are where the black mold of corruption and other bad public policy often grow and Tisch is cleaning it out. First, Tisch is ordering a long-overdue review of a department auto leasing program. The Confidential Rental and Leasing Office, created under former Commissioner Ray Kel…

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The new rules limit police vehicle chases to incidents that involve more serious violent crimes.

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NYPD Reforms Car Chase Policy Amid Rising Crashes, Injuries

The NYPD will limit high-speed chases starting February 1, focusing only on serious crimes. This policy aims to reduce collisions and risks, prioritizing public safety over pursuits for minor infractions.

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NYPD Changes Policy on High-speed Police Chases, Cracking Down After Injuries, Damage, Death

NYPD Revamps High-Speed Pursuit Policy Amid Rising Collisions The New York City Police Department is taking significant steps towards reducing the risks of high-speed chases. This move comes as data revealed that a quarter of these pursuits led to collisions, injuries, damage, or fatalities last year.A new policy, coming into force on February 1, restricts vehicle pursuits exclusively to serious and violent crimes, thereby excluding them for min…

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NYPD Revamps High-Speed Pursuit Policy Amid Rising Collisions

Rasmus, who was caught in the line of fire of the pursued driver, narrowly avoided the car.

Takaa-ajetun kuljettajan tulilinjalle joutunut Rasmus väisti auton täpärästi.

New NYPD policy restricts vehicle pursuits to 'most serious and violent crimes'

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