With just over a month left in the 2023 legislative session, law enforcement reminded lawmakers about their request to roll back restrictions placed on police pursuits. In 2021 Washington state law increased the threshold for evidence required for a police pursuit while limiting the types of crimes that can result in chases. Under the current law, police can only chase a suspect if there is probable cause to believe the driver is impaired, an escaped felon or has committed a violent or sexual crime. A bill passed by the state Senate would add the crimes of assault, vehicular assault, and domestic violence. Read the full story here: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/law-enforcement-push-rollback-police-pursuit-restrictions-lawmakers-olympia/281-ca2c51f6-7a15-4ead-a099-9d97974a6c5a