The Oakland Police Commission's decision to maintain their current pursuit policy was influenced by the need to balance public safety and compliance with community trust.
Wilson Riles emphasized that maintaining trust with the predominantly nonwhite, lower-income communities in Oakland is crucial, particularly in how police engage with those neighborhoods.
Rather than changing the chase policy, the commission recommended exploring technology and collaboration with the community to safely capture suspects.
Commissioners urged the City Council to counter misperceptions about crime and focus on community engagement through reinstating Community Crime Prevention Councils.
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