[sndslikeseattle]

Sounds like Seattle, the police cannot chase criminals who steal cars, use them to brake into businesses and then drive off with the ATM in the back. The last is so left there that they are not allowed to chase them.

On top of the homeless craziness everywhere.

[93po]

this is some weird conservative talking point and isn't true. here's a news article showing SPD chasing a stolen car just months ago:

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/police-chase-truck-down-i-5...

I'm sure there are more recent examples too

the event you're likely referring to is a cop that pursued without authorization and was reprimanded. this is a good thing, cops should get permission before going on a wild car chase

[RaftPeople]

> this is some weird conservative talking point and isn't true. here's a news article showing SPD chasing a stolen car just months ago:

The poster you responded to was correct until June 2024 and you're correct after June 2024, here are the details (I live in Seattle):

Law passed in 2021 restricted chases to people suspected of:

1-Violent offense

2-Sex offense

3-Domestic violence assault

4-Vehicular assault

5-DUI

6-Escape from prison/jail

That law was rolled back in June of 2024 to allow pursuit if there is reasonable suspicion of violating the law.

The link you provided is from Sep 2024, after the law changed.

[93po]

Sure, that's fair. To be clear that's a Washington state law, not a Seattle thing.