The number of crashes following police chases has drastically increased since 2022 in Queens's 114th Precinct, highlighting ineffective chase protocols amid rising violent crime.
The crash rate following police chases rose astonishingly from 11 crashes over nine years to 26 crashes in just two years, stoking public safety concerns.
Mayor Adams affirmed that police chases are necessary to prevent violent crime but faced scrutiny over the high crash rates resulting from these pursuits.
Despite the risks, the NYPD continues to engage in high-speed chases, with a notable incident leading to the death of cyclist Amanda Servedio raising serious questions.
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