NYPD Changes Its Policy on High-Speed Police Chases

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.
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.
New York City Reforms Police Car Chase Policy Amid Rising Crashes
In December, we reported that the number of car chases by New York Police Department officers skyrocketed under Mayor Eric Adams, accompanied by a rise in the crash rate for NYPD vehicles. Increasingly,
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.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch orders review of NYPD auto leasing program amid concern over abuse
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch has ordered a review of a little-known vehicle unit amid concerns that some NYPD executives ...
NYPD Commissioner Tisch calls for review of car leasing program allegedly abused by top brass: sources
CRALO — Confidential Rental and Leasing Office — is a program that provides undercover vehicles for NYPD officers and ...
NYPD officers will be stationed on subways overnight starting Monday, Gov. Hochul says
NYC police officers will be stationed on the subway during overnight hours​ starting as early as Monday, the governor says.
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NYPD Sets New Pursuit Policy to Enhance Street Safety, Limits High-Speed Chases for Minor Offenses
The NYPD's new policy, effective February 1st, limits high-speed chases to serious offenses, aiming to enhance public safety.
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 ...
NYPD changes its policy on high-speed chases, but not everyone is happy about the change
NYPD announced a change in its policy on high-speed chases​. There's a new directive to keep the public, and officers, safe ...
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New NYPD Policy To Increase Road Safety The Right Move Says Bratton
NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch made an announcement on Wednesday detailing a new policy that restricts officers to ...