NYPD Changes Its Policy on High-Speed Police Chases

New York City Reforms Police Car Chase Policy Amid Rising Crashes
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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 harm or death.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch issues new police vehicle pursuit policy
New York City police officers will no longer engage in high-speed pursuits of suspects in low-level crimes in a move aimed at keeping civilians and officers safe, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Wednesday.
New, stricter NYPD vehicle pursuit policy announced by police commissioner
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced on Wednesday a new policy for Police Department vehicle pursuits.
New rules for NYPD vehicle pursuits revealed by commissioner
The NYPD will change its policy on vehicle pursuits, Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced Wednesday. Under the new policy, officers can only pursue a vehicle for the most serious and violent crimes, such as felonies and violent misdemeanors.
NYPD Tightens Car Chase Rules As 25% of 2024 Pursuits Ended In Crashes Or Injuries
In a move that appears to signal a shift toward prioritizing safety, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch has rolled out a new policy for the department tightening the rules on vehicle
NYPD cops ordered not to chase some drivers who flee after spate of high-speed crashes
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.
Busta Rhymes charged with assault in New York; investigation 'ongoing'
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Hochul: Increased night police patrols in NYC subway system to begin Monday
The $77 million plan, which will be accomplished by paying overtime, will be paid from state funds, Hochul said.
Watch Live: New York to put $77 million toward police on subways overnight, sources say
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to allocate $77 million to have a police officer stationed on every subway overnight, sources ...
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul deploys more cops to subway system after high-profile crimes
New York City Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that she is deploying more police officers to the New York City subway system.
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Bronx school employee arrested on charges of exposing himself to students, police say
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City seeking police chief applicants
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Search for new police chief in Plattsburgh underway
The search for a new police chief in the City of Plattsburgh continues as local officials seek to fill the position left ...
Man charged in fatal stabbing of 14-year-old boy on New York City sidewalk
The NYPD arrested Waldo Mejia, 29, in connection to the attack on Caleb Rios, 14, fatally stabbed along a Bronx street just ...
New Orleans hires former New York police czar amid investigations into security after terror attack
New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said she had hired former New York Police Commissioner William J. Bratton ...