The NYPD has implemented a substantial reduction in high-speed chases, achieving an 85% decrease within a month after a policy change initiated by Commissioner Jessica Tisch. This decision follows the tragic death of Devon Hughley during a police pursuit in Harlem last year. The new policy reflects a shift towards prioritizing public safety amidst a drop in crime rates, questioning the necessity of high-speed chases as a crime-fighting method. Despite previous tragic incidents, the statistics indicate a safer approach for civilians on the streets.
"Sometimes it's as simple as identifying the right issue; setting sound, thoughtful, well-reasoned policy and recognizing that the public is safer when we can curtail some of these pursuits."
"Between Feb. 1 and March 2, there were 37 police chases, down from 242 during the same period the previous year - a decline of just under 85 percent."
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