To address a significant increase in car thefts, New Jersey Attorney General announced on Friday the reversal of a policy preventing police from pursuing stolen vehicles.
Acting Attorney General Matthew Platkin revised New Jersey policies to permit police officers to chase stolen vehicles and vehicles involved in five other crimes including home burglaries. (pdf)
“Specifically, we will permit pursuits based on the commission of several additional crimes, notably car theft and receiving a stolen vehicle,” Platkin said at a press conference in Malboro, New Jersey, adding that the revision of the policy would address law enforcement concerns and provide them with necessary tools to protect communities.
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