The recent death of cyclist Amanda Servedio, run down by a fleeing suspect, has led to an increased community awareness and a unified voice regarding police chase policies.
Community Board 1 emphasized that NYPD policy dictates chases should stop if they threaten community safety more than the suspect's escape, arguing the initial chase that led to Servedio's death should not have occurred.
With police chases increasing dramatically since Mayor Adams took office, there have been nearly 400 crashes, injuring at least 315 people, demonstrating a growing public safety concern.
The Board’s letter underlined that non-violent crimes do not merit vehicular pursuits, advocating for policy changes to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
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