NYPD Reforms Car Chase Policy Amid Rising Crashes, Injuries

New rules from the New York Police Department restrict when vehicles can chase suspects, a reform that addresses safety concerns over the dangerous tactic.

The policy, announced Wednesday by NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, will prohibit vehicle chases for low-level infractions, limiting pursuits to incidents that involve more serious violent crimes.

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The updated rules attempt to ease some of the split-second discretion officers faced in deciding whether to engage in potentially fatal car chases. They also discourage chases near residential areas, schools or playgrounds, protect officers from discipline over ...