The ordinance would seek to allow the Aurora Police Department to charge the registered owner of a vehicle with fleeing and eluding a police officer in cases where police are unable to stop the dri…
Aurora is looking at a new ordinance designed to cut down on fleeing and eluding situations while having fewer police chases.
“The risk-reward isn’t there to chase,” Aurora Police Officer Chris Arbet told aldermen at Tuesday night’s City Council Committee of the Whole meeting. According to Nydia Molina, assistant corporation counsel for the city, that has resulted in more police time and resources responding to and investigating the incidents.
She added that if police pursue the fleeing vehicles, it can lead to “dangerous situations” on the streets.
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