Jessica Tisch: “Last year, vehicle pursuits dropped by more than 60%…”

“In February, the NYPD updated its vehicle pursuit policy to limit pursuits to the most serious and dangerous crimes. The impact was immediate. Last year, vehicle pursuits dropped by more than 60% compared to 2024. Just as important, the risks associated with pursuits declined sharply as well. Fatalities fell by more than 80%, collisions dropped by nearly 50%, and injuries were cut almost in half.” (15:50–15:56)

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