Dangerous police chases prompt revisions to pursuit policies
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Some police departments across the nation are adopting new policies against high-speed pursuits, except in cases where the fleeing suspect is a violent felon.<br/><br/>The Phoenix
Tuesday, October 25th 2005, 5:57 am
By: News On 6
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Some police departments across the nation are adopting new policies against high-speed pursuits, except in cases where the fleeing suspect is a violent felon.
The Phoenix Police Department Monday started training its officers for such a policy. A spokesman for the Phoenix PD says the need to catch a suspect is outweighed by the need to protect the community. Spokesman Andy Hill says even suspects in stolen vehicles won't be pursued unless they are known to have committed a violent crime.
Funeral services were held Monday for Oklahoma City Sergeant Jonathan Dragus, who died Thursday when his patrol car crashed while chasing a suspect on a stolen motorcycle.
Oklahoma City Police Captain Jeffrey Becker says, like all pursuits, the case will be reviewed by the department to ensure proper procedures were followed.
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