Hot Pursuit: What Are Northborough's Policies on a Chase?
Would the Northborough PD chase down a criminal in a car?
After a serious crash in Uxbridge led to the death of a 17-year-old man in January, the Worcester Telegram and Gazette requested from both Uxbridge and Northbridge Police Departments the policy that governs when to chase a fleeing suspect. The suspect, who died in the crash, had stolen the vehicle and was being pursued by police. Both departments declined the reporter's request, which was made under the state's Public Records Law. Northborough's Police Chief Mark Leahy provided to Patch Northborough's policies, which are described in a six-page document under Chapter 41.2.2./Patrol: Motor Vehicle Pursuits. According to the document, officers do not have the right, "in any sense of duty," to apprehend dangerous law violators by railing to…
Ahmed
11:12 am on Sunday, February 17, 2013
First off.Thank you to the NPD for being so open. It's the least expectation, but as pointed out in the story other departments don't quite live up to those expectations. Secondly, a round of applause for having a sensible pursuit policy. Glad to be living in this town. more ›