New York Metropolis’s police division is curbing its use of high-speed chases after discovering that about one-quarter of greater than 2,200 initiated by officers final yr led to a collision, property harm, bodily hurt or loss of life. A brand new coverage efficient Feb. 1 will restrict automobile pursuits to solely probably the most critical and violent crimes, barring them for visitors infractions, violations and nonviolent misdemeanors. Officers will even must take into consideration whether or not a pursuit would go by a residential neighborhood or close to a faculty or playground, Commissioner Jessica Tisch mentioned. They are going to…
