There are 5 article(s) tagged pursuit policy:

• January 2023

  • MPD responds to officer’s frustrations about vehicle pursuit policies

    “Capturing a suspect is important. However, the safety of innocent bystanders and motorists is paramount,” MPD says in response to officer’s concerns about limitations during vehicle pursuit.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 17, 2023

  • Memphis cop sounds off: Policy handcuffs us from doing our jobs

    An MPD officer says the department’s policies leave many officers demoralized and frustrated – and lets criminals get away with crime too often.

• January 2022

  • The Case of the Chase: The history of MPD’s pursuit policy

    The current policy bars police car chases for misdemeanors including traffic offenses.

    By Bill Dries January 24, 2022

  • The Case of the Chase: Local leaders question police’s non-pursuit policy

    The Memphis Police Department doesn’t engage in high-speed car chases unless in pursuit of a dangerous felon. But one City Council member says the policy should change.

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    The history of MPD’s pursuit policy

    Memphis Police Department’s pursuit policy, explained

    By Bill Dries January 24, 2022

  • Memphis Police Department’s Pursuit Policy, explained

    Here are the basics of the MPD pursuit policy from the police manual.

    By Bill Dries January 24, 2022