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      03-02-2019, 03:34 PM   #24
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Originally Posted by overlook637 View Post
In almost every state it would be illegal and for sure against agency policy to chase a thief using his personal car. Many states and agency policies require the officer to STOP chasing if lights or siren malfunction during the chase. Not uncommon for police to not even chase a bank robber.

Atlanta police won't chase a unarmed bank robber or a stolen car. Atlanta police are not even allowed to attempt a traffic stop on a known stolen vehicle. They have to call for state patrol to come help.
Boston PD used to have the strictest pursuit regulations.