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Criminal,
Constitutional Law

Sep. 5, 2025

'Had so much fun' - the pursuit policy putting lives at risk

Calling high-speed chases "fun," federal officials have embraced a perilous pursuit policy that prizes the thrill of the chase over sober judgement and public safety.

Robert L. Bastian Jr.

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'Had so much fun' - the pursuit policy putting lives at risk
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On Aug. 14, 2025, the U.S. Park Police lifted restrictions that had limited vehicle pursuits to suspects in violent felonies -- an approach that runs counter to the national trend of limiting pursuits and reintroduces risks that many cities have deliberately sought to reduce. Now, officers may chase any driver who flees a traffic stop, even for minor infractions like tinted windows, expired tags or broken...

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