WND by Art Moore 6/23/2022
'It's a violation of 1054 – he's not allowed to chase me'More than 900 drivers in Washington state refused orders from a state patrol officer to pull over during the first five months of the year in the wake of a law that allows vehicle pursuits only in limited circumstances.
"Something’s changed. People are not stopping right now," said Sgt. Darren Wright, who has been a Washington State Patrol spokesman for 31 years. "It's happening three to five times a shift on some nights and then a couple times a week on day shift."
The Northwest News Network reported local police departments are also experiencing a spike in instances of drivers fleeing from officers.
Steve Strachan, the executive director of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, observed that it "used to be sort of unusual and notable to see someone flee or to see someone simply choose not to stop on a traffic stop."
Under the law, police can pursue a vehicle only if there is "probable cause" to arrest a person for committing a violent crime or sex offense. A property crime, such as stealing a catalytic converter, would not warrant a chase.
Strachan, while recognizing the need for rules governing police pursuits, said the law went too far.
More:
https://www.wnd.com/2022/06/democrat-law-emboldens-criminals-illegal-drivers-ignore-police/
