In a move that appears to signal a shift toward prioritizing safety, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch has rolled out a new policy for the department tightening the rules on vehicle

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MONROE, MI -- A 15-year-old boy was arrested Sunday after leading police on a chase throughout parts of Monroe County where speeds topped 60 mph. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the chase started around 8 p.m. when a lieutenant attempted to pull over a vehicle on E. Third Street in the City of Monroe.

New York City’s police department is cracking down on high-speed chases after finding that about one-quarter of more than 2,200 initiated last year led to a collision, property damage, physical harm o

The NYPD will change its policy on vehicle pursuits, Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced Wednesday. Under the new policy, officers can only pursue a vehicle for the most serious and violent crimes, such as felonies and violent misdemeanors.

NYPD cops won’t chase drivers who speed away into traffic unless they’re wanted for the most serious and violent crimes — under a new policy announced Wednesday. The revamped policy, which takes effect Feb.