Bill to modify high-speed chase law passes Senate

OLYMPIA – A bill requiring police officer training on vehicular pursuits and modifying the list of offenses law enforcement is allowed to engage in high-speed chases received bipartisan support in the Senate Wednesday. Senate Bill 5352, sponsored by Sen. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek), also changes the burden of proof for existing offenses, so police can pursue suspects where a reasonable suspicion standard is met. “While I am proud to have found a solution to this issue and reach a level of bipartisan support, I want to be crystal clear — the goal is still to reach zero high-speed chases and find technological alternatives to a scenario that is dangerous for law enforcement, the community and the suspect.” said Lovick, a 31-year veteran ...

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