The Rules of Police Pursuits are Changing

In a surprising move, some police agencies are relaxing the restrictions and allowing more pursuits.

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has broadened the criteria by which their troopers can engage in a pursuit. In a time where it is the norm for agencies to narrow or nearly eliminate the ability to initiate a high-speed chase, this is an unexpected move. In another turn of events, much more surprising, Portland, Oregon has also loosened its pursuit poli…