Following requests from media outlets and interest from community members, CMPD is releasing info on pursuits. Please see the following statements and stats attached. A note, CMPD only pursues for crimes dangerous to life, i.e. homicides, shootings, and armed robberies.
CMPD’s pursuit policy is among the most stringent in the nation. The end goal is to keep everyone safe: the public, our own officers, and the suspects who are trying to elude capture. Officers drive with due regard for safety and there is oversight at every level.
Here's a detailed breakdown of CMPD's pursuit policy: https://youtube.com/watch?v=qAiVQxlDdcI
CMPD's Lead Driving Instructor explains the exact definition of a pursuit and the policies and procedures associated. The full policy is also listed publicly: https://charlottenc.gov/.../Resources/CMPDDirectives.pdf
Hear from Central Division Detective J. Cameron on his experience with pursuits and why they matter in keeping the public safe: https://youtu.be/fYXl2Dk3pwo
Original source can be found here.
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