Atlanta Police Implements “No Pursuit” Policy, Effective Immediately – Patrol – POLICE Magazine

I wonder how long this will last? Is this the best policy for the police and community? Is there ever a situation where police should engage in a pursuit?

Officers with the Atlanta (GA) Police Department will not be allowed to engage in a vehicle pursuit after Chief Erika Shields sent a letter to her personnel stating that the agency is implementing a no pursuit policy effective immediately.
— Read on www.policemag.com/537222/atlanta-police-implements-no-pursuit-policy-effective-immediately

Court Ruling Limits What Cities In Western U.S. Can Do To Address Homelessness : NPR

The U.S. Supreme Court is leaving in place a lower court ruling that says cities can’t ticket the homeless for sleeping on public property until they’ve found shelter for everyone who needs it.
— Read on www.npr.org/2019/12/16/788597790/court-ruling-limits-what-cities-in-western-u-s-can-do-to-address-homelessness