The changes to the bill would give police the authority to chase after a suspect if the officer has “reasonable suspicion” that a crime has been committed.
There are some particular crimes that fall into the category for chases such as violent offenses, sex offenses, vehicular assault, an escape, domestic violence assaults, and DUI.
Rep. Mary Fosse, a Democrat from Everett, commented on the measure in the committee hearing and expressed concern about rolling back laws that could prevent the danger posed by high-speed police chases.
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