The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6666, seeks to amend chapter 104 of the general statutes by requiring the Police Officer Standards and Training Council to revise the model pursuit policy. The revision will specifically allow police officers to pursue individuals suspected of committing certain property crimes. This change aims to enhance public safety by enabling law enforcement to take more proactive measures against property crime suspects.
The bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces new legal language that emphasizes the need for updated pursuit policies in light of property crime concerns. The intent behind this legislation is to provide police officers with the necessary authority to engage in pursuits that could potentially prevent further criminal activity and protect the community.