To establish standards for law enforcement officers in the District of Columbia to engage in vehicular pursuits of suspects, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseMr. Higgins of Louisiana (for himself and Mr. Donalds) introduced …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
On Passage
District of Columbia Policing Protection Act
Summary
What This Bill Does
Amends DC law to establish standards for when police officers should engage in vehicular pursuits. Removes restrictions that limited pursuits and allows officers to pursue suspects unless pursuit poses unacceptable risk, would be futile, or alternative apprehension is more effective.
Who Benefits and How
Law enforcement gains more discretion in pursuing fleeing suspects. Public safety may benefit from increased ability to apprehend criminals.
Who Bears the Burden and How
DC residents in pursuit paths face some increased risk. Suspects who might previously have escaped face higher apprehension likelihood. AG must study and report on implementation.
Key Provisions
- Modifies DC Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Act
- Officers shall pursue unless risk to others is unacceptable, pursuit is futile, or alternatives are better
- Supervisor can authorize pursuit decisions
- AG study required within 3 years
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Establishes standards for law enforcement vehicular pursuits in DC
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Give law enforcement more pursuit discretion in DC"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "attorney_general"
- → DC Attorney General
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