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
The commissioner announced that police cars will not long engage in speedy pursuits of suspects except in cases of violent felonies and misdemeanors.
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.
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.
Chase ‘brake’: NYPD Commish Tisch bars unnecessary street pursuits in latest policy shift
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch continued Wednesday to make sweeping changes within the NYPD — this time with dramatic shifts in the department’s vehicle pursuit policy. Officer pursuits will now only be permitted in which suspected,
Teacher accused of exposing his genitals to students during class, New York police say
A special education teacher is accused of exposing himself to students inside a New York City classroom, the city’s police ...
‘Haggler After Midnight,' Who Negotiates What He’ll Steal from Victims, Sought by New York City Police
Authorities are looking to arrest a robber who "haggles" with his victims before stealing, according to policeA thief who ...
NYPD cracks down on dangerous pursuits as new rules prohibit chasing vehicles fleeing routine car stops
The new guidelines come amid rampant criticism over the last few years that the department routinely engages in unnecessary ...
Blue city first responder found dead in ambulette homicide: police
Peter Forrest, an employee of Marquis Ambulette, was found dead in a company ambulette with trauma about his body on Monday morning in New York City.
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 ...
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Bronx school employee arrested on charges of exposing himself to students, police say
An employee with New York City’s Department of Education was arrested on Tuesday morning for allegedly exposing himself in ...
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Elmsford police welcomes first female officer in department's history
ELMSFORD, New York (WABC) -- One police department in Westchester County has made history welcoming in its first female officer. Tiesha Heath was sworn in to the Elmsford Police Department on Tuesday ...
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After Buffalo Police Department shake-up, more questions and some answers
The sudden move to replace Joseph Gramaglia as police commissioner continued to send shock waves through City Hall on Tuesday ...