The changes aim to align SDPD with 'nationwide best practices to improve officer and community safety'
In the last five years, San Diego Police has initiated more than 1,000 vehicle pursuits across all its divisions. While some have ended with successful apprehensions, others have ended in tragedy.24/7 San Diego news stream: Watch NBC 7 free wherever you are
“You can imagine what happens when someone is told and wakes up from a car crash that was as violent as that one that her children are not here and will never come back," she said. Under current policy, officers can initiate pursuits for minimal crimes, including infractions. Under the commission recommendations, the changes will better align SDPD with"nationwide best practices to improve officer and community safety."
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