Law enforcement prioritizing safety after pursuit restrictions lift
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office and other area law enforcement agencies have a broader ability to pursue suspects in vehicles after Initiative 2113 became law on June 6. However, agencies are aware that such chases can be dangerous and have policies in place to prioritize public – and officer – safety.
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EPHRATA — As of June 6, Initiative 2113 took effect and walked back restrictions on when law enforcement can pursue suspects that were set by legislation passed in Olympia in 2021. The initiative allows broader officer discretion and local and state authorities say they’ve updated policies to reflect the new law.
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