Law enforcement agencies called Washington’s previous restrictions on police pursuits a “get out of jail free” card for criminals.
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Amendments to Washington’s police pursuit law take effect on Thursday, which will allow law enforcement officers to engage in car pursuits more frequently.
In 2021, Washington state law increased the threshold for evidence required for a police pursuit while limiting the types of crimes that can result in chases. Legislators in support of the bill said they were seeking to balance the risks of letting a suspect speed away from police versus the risks of negative outcomes resulting from a high-speed chase.
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