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Public health
fromSocial Media Explorer
17 hours ago

Why So Many Fatal Police Pursuits Start With Minor Traffic Stops - And Why Experts Say It's Time for National Reform - Social Media Explorer

Most fatal police pursuits start with minor traffic offenses, and more innocent passengers and bystanders die than fleeing drivers.
California
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Oakland Police Commission agrees with police chase policy changes

Oakland Police will amend pursuit rules to allow officers to end chases without discipline, require only supervisor notification and verbal approval, and rescind Order 9212.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Oakland police chief to again seek policy change for high-speed chases

Chief Floyd Mitchell has sought to loosen the restrictions over the past year, with encouragement from Gov. Gavin Newsom, who agrees that the policy limits the Oakland Police Department's ability to track down suspects soon after crimes have occurred. The rules, which currently apply to vehicle pursuits at speeds over 50 miles per hour, were tightened by ex-Chief LeRonne Armstrong in 2022, eight years after a prior chief had first disallowed pursuits except for suspects in serious or violent offenses.
California
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