Citing a rise in crimes like car thefts, police chiefs, sheriffs, mayors and representatives from several law enforcement organizations encouraged House members Tuesday to roll back restrictions on police pursuits. In 2021, the state passed a law restricting pursuits to crimes involving violence, sex, or drunk drivers, and only when officers had proof a crime had occurred. House Bill 1363 would restore the ability for officers to pursue someone when the officer has “probable cause” a crime has happened, a lower standard than the current law. READ THE FULL STORY HERE: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/police-support-roll-back-restrictions-on-pursuits/281-1d6f32ff-c2f5-4ea9-8a45-c7420260631b