The NYPD clarified its policy in 2023 after car chases increased. John Chell — who was previously the chief of patrol but is ...

"We need to pursue criminals when appropriate and stay our hand when the risks to the public and to our cops outweigh the ...

NYPD cops won’t chase drivers who speed away into traffic unless they’re wanted for the most serious and violent crimes — ...

In a move that appears to signal a shift toward prioritizing safety, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch has rolled out a new ...

New York City police officers will no longer engage in high-speed pursuits of suspects in low-level crimes in a move aimed at ...

Future pursuits will be reviewed on a monthly basis to make sure they comply with the new directives, officials said. NYPD ...

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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In the first incident, police say the suspect intentionally started a fire that damaged a parked NYPD car in front of City ...