https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/atlanta-pd-will-no-longer-chase-criminals-if-they-flee-from-cops/Atlanta PD Will No Longer Chase Criminals if They Flee From CopsImagine the following scenario: You are asleep late at night in your bedroom when you are awakened by the sound of breaking glass. Soon you hear footsteps down the hall and come to the chilling realization that intruders have entered your home. You hide in a closet and dial 911 on your phone, then in a whisper plead for the police to come to your aid before the burglars happen upon you. Officers are on the way, you are assured, and moments later you listen as the intruders, alarmed by the approaching siren, flee to a waiting car. You go outside to see them bearing the items they’ve stolen from your home, then drive off as the police car approaches. “There they go,†you shout to the officers, “you can still catch them!â€
To your astonishment, the officers casually park their car and get out. “I’m afraid not,†one of them says. “Against the rules.â€
“Which rules are those?†you ask incredulously.
Encouraging car theft for getaway vehicles ... encouraging criminals to drive recklessly ... how many ways will this go wrong?!
