Ohio Sheriff's Department Adopts New Policy that Limits Chase for Felony Offenders
What to know
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The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department has renamed its Downtown Safety Patrol to the Community Support Unit and implemented a restrictive new vehicle pursuit policy following fatal crashes that killed three people.
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Deputies can now only pursue suspects tied to 39 violent felonies and must end chases without supervisor approval, if the suspect is identifiable, or if visual contact is lost.
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Sheriff Harold Pretel said the revisions, developed with input from law enforcement and community groups, align with national standards and aim to improve public safety and accountability.